Quick ratio, 2 1/2 or 3 1/4?

Discussion in 'The whoa and the sway.' started by SandDiesel, Apr 6, 2023.

  1. SandDiesel

    SandDiesel Well-Known Member

    Anyone have a preference or opinion to offer? Picking one up tomorrow at Speedway so I can put it in this weekend. Was planning on the 3 1/4, just curious if the 2 1/2 is too fast or twitchy at speed. Car is a '68 Custom with existing power steering.
     
  2. 2nd Gen Buick Fan

    2nd Gen Buick Fan Platinum Level Contributor

    I have a 3-1/4 that Carhex rebuilt for me. It is nice on the state highways, but still a bunch of wheel turning in the driveway or parking lots.
     
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  3. SandDiesel

    SandDiesel Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the info, maybe chance the 2.5 then...
     
  4. john.schaefer77

    john.schaefer77 Well-Known Member

    My box is 2 1/2 turns. No problem at the drag strip or at sustained highway speeds of 75 MPH.
     
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  5. SandDiesel

    SandDiesel Well-Known Member

    Perfect and good to hear. Thanks John
     
  6. knucklebusted

    knucklebusted Well-Known Member

    I've got an 87 GN F41 box in my car and it is 2.5 turns lock to lock and I've not had any issues with it at well above legal speeds. They aren't THAT fast of a ratio but do remove the turn and turn and turn in a parking lot.
     
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  7. SandDiesel

    SandDiesel Well-Known Member

    Thanks knucklebusted.
     

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