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Old 06-27-2009, 07:30 PM
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I know this isn't the correct way to answer this question, however, my question is regarding an estimate of my rear end final drive ratio in a 67 427/435 if at 60mph in 4th the rpm is 2100. Any estimates would be helpful and may save me from jacking it up, spinning the tires and watching the drive shaft.
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What size tires? Bill.
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Originally Posted by raboy
I know this isn't the correct way to answer this question, however, my question is regarding an estimate of my rear end final drive ratio in a 67 427/435 if at 60mph in 4th the rpm is 2100. Any estimates would be helpful and may save me from jacking it up, spinning the tires and watching the drive shaft.
Can't answer that question without knowing if your speedo is accurate - have you checked it? I doubt if it is, as the gear calculator with your numbers (assuming stock 27" tires) says you have a 2.81 axle, which is highly unlikely.
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http://www.offroaders.com/info/tech-...ng/mph-rpm.htm
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Here is a easy calculator:

http://www.5speedtransmissions.com/gear_calculator.html
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Once again, you guys come through and thanks a bunch. Checking the numbers and plugging it in to the formula, I get 3.23 (+/-) which confirms suspicions already held.

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