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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 09:51 AM
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I have a mint 72 vette, I took the oridginal motor out and put in a 427 sbc with forged eagle rotator, 11:1 comp 220 dart alum heads. and dual quad intake, its a beastfrom 60 to160 with pedal left. It has a 3:08 posi rear. Off the line performance lacks. I want the best of both worlds. does anyone know if they make a 6 speed trans that would fit in a c-3 without cuting up floor. or should I just switch to a 3:90 gear and suffer on the high end. Undecided need imput thanks.
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What tires? Drag radials?
2x4's require special tuning. Who tuned it?
3.08 in my 72 w/355 TH400 is a great street combo.
so i think it needs some expert tuning.
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