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Old 11-18-2017, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by scrappy76
I get in my 1976 vette with a transplanted big block 454 and a 3:73 rear, and I am screaming down the highway pleasantly doing 70 at about 3100 rpm's. Then I go to work the next day in my 1994 vette lt1, I am rumbling down the highway doing 70 at 1900 rpm's.

I prefer the big block.

I agree!
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Originally Posted by joewill
As stated earlier, this is what a 3.43 and a 50% overdrive does on a 6-speed 2001.. comes out to a 1.71 final drive ratio

That would probably be more comfortable and better for mileage, but I guess I will have to live with 3800rpm at 80 mph!
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Originally Posted by AboveTheLogic
FWIW...

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Old 11-18-2017, 08:14 AM
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Yes indeed, amazing MPG technology in today's cars.
And as stated by others here, we didn't buy the classic machines for savings at the pump.

Good info here!
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