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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 09:41 PM
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3.73 rear. 600 HP. Mostly fun street driving.

Which 2nd gear ratio? 1.90 or 1.75?

1st 2.56
2nd 1.90
3rd 1.48
4th 1.0

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1st 2.56
2nd 1.75
3rd 1.37
4th 1.0
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I went with the M23W ratios: 2.56, 1.90, 1.48, 1.0.

My trans will be going behind a 372ci small block that made 580 hp. I am using 3.73 rear gears. My motor has a huge solid roller cam, so I figured the closer second gear would help for fun street driving.
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Originally Posted by Neil B
I went with the M23W ratios: 2.56, 1.90, 1.48, 1.0.

My trans will be going behind a 372ci small block that made 580 hp. I am using 3.73 rear gears. My motor has a huge solid roller cam, so I figured the closer second gear would help for fun street driving.
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