wrong gears?

Discussion in 'Got gears?' started by 900hpskylark, Jul 19, 2009.

  1. 900hpskylark

    900hpskylark Active Member

    my trans has a 2:21 first gear and my rear has 2:62, i think. The rear is an olds 12 bolt, 10 bolt ring gear. Should I swap to a 3:42 or 3:55? When I first engage clutch and start to move, fels like I am driving a flatbed 6-speed truck,lol! After that, It drives fine. Feels like too high of a rear gear.
     
  2. cray1801

    cray1801 Too much is just right.

    With that first gear, I'd go with the 3.55. Is top gear a 1:1? That's a really steep first gear, time for some stall!
     
  3. bobc455

    bobc455 Well-Known Member

    Highway driver or boulevard cruiser? How much dragstrip?

    -Bob C.
     

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