3k@55
Jul 6, 2002 | 05:43 PM
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3k@55
Finally hit the street with a working speedo (transducer bad) and tach reads 3000 rpm at 55 mph. Approximatly what gearing does this 77 have? What were the rear-end options for the L-48? Any enlightenment would be most appreeciated... :chevy
Jul 6, 2002 | 05:45 PM
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Re: 3k@55 (Geoff1340)
Seems like 3.55 gears or maybe a little lower.
Jul 6, 2002 | 06:04 PM
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Re: 3k@55 (theanswriz42)
i think you have 4.10s :confused:
Jul 6, 2002 | 06:07 PM
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Re: 3k@55 (QuickVet)
I might be wrong, I just figured i get about 2x the RPMs for the MPH and I have 3.55 gears.
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Jul 6, 2002 | 06:26 PM
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Re: 3k@55 (Geoff1340)
What size tires do you have on the back? I would really need to know this before I could make any guesses.
Jul 6, 2002 | 07:16 PM
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Re: 3k@55 (QuickVet)
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i think you have 4.10s :confused:
I agree. I have 4.11's with 255/60VR15's on my '77 and 3000 rpm is 60 mph on my car.
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Jul 6, 2002 | 07:20 PM
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Re: 3k@55 (Geoff1340)
For comparision I just installed 373's and replaced the tranny gear with a 22 tooth gear. At 3000 rpm in 4th it's 70 mph, 3500 rpm =80 mph,
2500 = 55 mph
225-70x15 tires
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Jul 6, 2002 | 07:24 PM
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Re: 3k@55 (bence13_33)
Probly a 4.10 depending on your tire size.
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Re: 3k@55 (Jester69Stingray)
Dammn, at 55mph i'm not even at 2000rpms nontheless 3000rpms I do ~72 at 2000rpms
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Jul 7, 2002 | 12:04 AM
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Re: 3k@55 (bence13_33)
Thanks for the reply...She has P225x70x15 tires
Jul 7, 2002 | 12:10 AM
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Re: 3k@55 (Geoff1340)
I run 3000rpm @ 70mph with my 3.55 gears
Jul 7, 2002 | 01:17 AM
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Re: 3k@55 (redwingvette)
When you know your tire size, go to smokemup.com. they have all kinda neat stuff there to figure out your rear end ratios, etc. I turn 3K at 70MPH, that ='s 3.55's with my tire size.......... :D :D :D