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mark2002
Oct 27th, 03, 8:39 AM
I'm very happy with my set of 3.73s running behind a 4 speed small block (approx 300hp) in a 69 Camaro. I tach about 3,000 at 60mph on the highway, and it gets out of the hole very nicely too.

My Chevelle will have a 450hp big block 454 with a TH400 trans behind it. I have 3.36s for it.
I'm thinking the car will have plenty of launch just from the motor and trans alone, and I might be okay with these gears.
I don't have any experience with an automatic with that much torque so any opionions would be appreciated.
Thanks.

Stikman33
Oct 27th, 03, 4:07 PM
Those gears should be perfect for that combibation. With tons of torque you don't need the gear advantage. I have 3.55s behind my solid cammed 427 and they are perfect.

Daniel