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08-31-2005 #1
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recommended ratio?
hi, i have a 69 camaro with a 396 4 spd. i am rebuilding the whole rear end and am curious what a good rear gear ratio would be? i wouldn't be doing much highway driving but i want to be able to if needed. also who makes a good ring and pinion at a good price? thanks, 69ozz [email protected]
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08-31-2005 #2
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1st- What differential is in the chassis ?
2nd- I myself would only use USGear/Strange gear sets (18 years of building them gives me good reason to say just that. Best for the money.)
3rd- Depending on differential, I would use a 3.42, 3.55 or 3.73.
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4th Are you sticking with the 4 speed transmission?
5th What is the final ratio of the 4 speed? Is it 1:1?
6th How much power do you have in that 396?
7th What diameter rear tire are you running?Adam_______Offical Car Name "ILLUSION"
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Assuming it is about a 26" tire, a 3.55 is perfect for your application
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I agree with the 3.55 if he is going with the 26" tire. Mabey even 3.42 depending on power.
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yeah I guess so. "True True"
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396-4 speed
presuming your running a 12 bolt 3.55 or even a 3.31 gear would be good with big block torque - I'd recomend a good set of factory GM gears 3.31 are pretty easy to find on e-bay too
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