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Aug 30, 2012 | 02:13 PM

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vt65

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[QUOTEI may look at installing a steeper gear (next year)[/QUOTE]

why not change the rear end gears?

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Aug 30, 2012 | 02:52 PM

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Big Boss Man

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thanks for all the information Gentlemen.......I am sure I can make a better informed decision now............jim

Aug 30, 2012 | 11:43 PM

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FastEddy

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Originally Posted by 58Vette98

A bit off the application but I installed a Tremec 5 spd in a C1. Not so sure of the model number of the trans - it was done about 8 years ago. The 5th gear is great for the crusing aspect and it's a big jump down in engine RPM. For me though 1st gear is too low; the car is no sooner rolling and it needs second. I may look at installing a steeper gear (next year)

Drop a 3:08 or 3.23 rear in it... I had the 3:08 in mine for a while, and I seem to remember 1st gear was good for 50mph or so.....

Aug 31, 2012 | 07:33 AM

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Frankie the Fink

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3.70 with the TKO-600 is perfect in my '61!

Aug 31, 2012 | 12:39 PM

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KC John

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I thought the TKO-600 first gear was 3.xx, if so I would have thought first gear would be useless with a 3.70 rear gear. I have a DN 5 speed and with a 3.27 first gear and a 3.70 rear end, I couldn't even get through an intersection without red lining or shifting into second.

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