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It will "work", but it won't "giddy-up" like a hot rod should. And your OD will be practically useless below 95 on the highway. You want your cruising RPM to be at the low end of when the motor is making power so you can accelerate within the power band if necessary. Again, plug your numbers into the formula I posted earlier. I currently run the same .63 OD that you have, and I run either a 30.5 inch tall 700-16 or a 29.5 inch tall cheater slick with a 4.11 rear gear. I started out with a 3.50 gear but swapped it out for some much needed grunt.

MPH x Rear Gear Ratio x 336 / Tire Height x Overdrive = Cruise RPM

65 x 3.50 x 336 / 30.5 x .63 = 1,578 RPM
65 x 4.11 x 336 / 30.5 x .63 = 1,854 RPM
65 x 3.50 x 336 / 29.5 x .63 = 1,632 RPM
65 x 4.11 x 336 / 29.5 x .63 = 1,916 RPM

For comparison, here's your combo assuming a 750-16 (31 inch tall) rear tire:

65 x 3.23 x 336 / 31 x .63 = 1,433 RPM
95 x 3.23 x 336 / 31 x .63 = 2,095 RPM
65 x 3.23 x 336 / 31 x 1.00 (no OD) = 2,275 RPM

 

I knew when I chose the gearing that it wouldn't have the punch. I admit I drive rather civilized and don't like driving hard. Don't even like spinning the tires.

 

Did the trans shop ask you what size your rear tires were when they said the combination would work?


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Yes I gave him a size of 29 inch.

 

Side exhaust is slowly getting finished...

 

Slow progress. Baffles are in...

 

Glad to hear about your experiences, it seems the pursuit of a low RMP in 5th gear is often to the detriment of the driveability and performance of the engine. I hope the OP can find a suitable solution.

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Front axle seam has been smoothed out...

 

Today used the die grinder to give the blended area some texture to make the surface look like a cast finish...

 

My 32 has a tremec 3550. 3.50 gears and 29" tires. I run 68 mph most of the time at 1750 rpm. Under regular driving, I never have a problem. If I have to really pass someone, I'll put it in 4th. This is a 302 Ford and the truck weights 3300 lbs.

 

Headers are all together. Next is to TIG all the seams...

 

All the front suspension is painted Volvo Gray...

 

Final fitting is done and ready to take body off chassis to start final prime and paint.

 

Frame is ready for finish welding and brake and fuel lines are fully fitted.

 

Finally body filler is finished and frame is ready to get the epoxy primer sanded in preparation for a high solids primer...

 

Front axle is assembled...

 

Carb throttle bracket is tacked together and chassis rotisserie is mostly finished.

 

Frame rotisserie is finished.

 

That looks very serviceable. Nice work on the rotisserie.

 

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Urethane primer applied...

 

Wow. Your attention to detail is incredible, I wish I had your patience. Great, great job.

 

I painted these parts to get an idea how the paint lays down and to check the color before I lay it on the frame...

 

Very very nice!

 

Good stuff I like shiny new paint.

 

What temp was it when you sprayed these parts? Outside?!

 

It was -2 in the sun. After painting I bring the parts inside immediately. Great thing about painting outside in the winter is less dust. I have a paint booth procured to do the frame.

 

Points Dist. has been cleaned and rebuilt. Throttle / spring perch is painted and valve covers & air cleaner have arrived ...

 

Engine is de-bured, sanded and primed.

 

Engine and accessories are painted.