RE: [Chevelle-list] Ring and Pinion

[Chris Lindh]

Richmond 5 speed / Doug Nash 4+1:  Non Overdrive, 2900 RPM at 80 (2.73 rearend), first four gears accelerate like you have a Muncie 2.2 first/4.10 gear, then you have a cruising gear in 5th.  No overdrive needed.   http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/c/l/clindh/DNE1.html (my write-up) http://enjoythedrive.com/content/?id=7090   Chris   From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 2:28 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Ring and Pinion   I agree,Matt. Texas is also a big state and trying to drive our highways at 55-65mph would get you run over. I feel for the guys out there that can't afford an overdrive trans. Without one,gearing is a big compromise. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Matthew Post   Hey Guys, Here in San Diego, if you're not doing 75 mph+, you're getting blown off the highway.  Also, in this county it's hard to get around without using the highways....long story.  So, with that in mind, I went with a 5spd and a 3.42 cog.  I wanted the "snap" off the line that some of you have mentioned, but also wanted to cruise at 80+mph without going deaf.  ;-)  Depending on the tire I end up with, I should be turning between 2300-2400 rpm at 80. Matt At 09:20 PM 11/30/2005, Gene Smith wrote: Hi,  I will be honest and say that while 3.73 are a good compromise in a vehicle that won't see much more than 50 MPH cruising, they totally suck on the highway, especially now that the speeds are about 80 MPH. I have run them in both a 67 Malibu and my 350 powered S-15 and for the country type roads I drive on they are fun and 60 mph is not too obnoxious, but try driving fast on the highway and it just gets tiring.    I am buying the stuff to rebuild my 69's rear end and I am putting 3.08 which will still be about 2600 at 80. When money allows the Gear Vendors unit to be bought, then I will go with 3.73 for a top gear of 2.79 and an 80 cruise rpm of about 2400. While having a 400 horse 383 my goal is 18-22 MPG once I get the overdrive hanging on the back of the turbo 350. I plan on driving some long distance trips with this car.   Gene ----- Original Message ----- From: Clint Hooper To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 10:58 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Ring and Pinion Just because I wouldn't want 3.73's without an overdrive trans doesn't mean you won't,Ryan. It's only money. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Ryan Langstraat 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