RE: [Chevelle-list] Ring and Pinion

[John W. Lonadier, Jr.]

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Ryan, I had a set of 3.73's in my 70 with a mild 454/TH400 with 27 inch tall tires and was doing about 3000 @ 60mph and around 3500 @ 70mph. I have since replace the 3.73's with a set of NOS 3.31's and I can cruise the Interstate at 65 mph at around 2800 and I too am getting about 15 mpg on the highway.     John L. ACES #5597 70 LS5 TRIBUTE http://chevellfan.com/index89.html -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ryan Langstraat Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 9:29 PM To: Chevelle Chat Forum Subject: [Chevelle-list] Ring and Pinion I know that gear ratio has been a topic a lot lately but I am going to purchase my new set this week.  I noticed that some people are running 3:73's and was wondering how they liked them as an all around gear.  I noticed that Clint had mentioned that 3:73's were a marginal gear for the highway.  I guess what I was wondering was would a numerically lower gear set be a better route for a cruizer?  I would still like a little snap at times but I also dont want to be running 4500rpm down the highway.  I know there are formulas out there but was wanting personal opinions from people that have cruizers.  Let me know what you think.  Glad I bought a bunch of parts this week becuase it is snowing right now and I can hide in the garage!   Ryan