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Originally Posted by rotorwrench
This is why FoMoCo went to the Borg Warner electric overdrive in 1949. Lincolns had been using them for years and they were really good for town driving just using 2nd gear & 2nd/OD for putting around town. You only needed to clutch at the stop signs. Most used the 3.92:1 gearing or there abouts. Mountain driving was better with 4.11:1.
3.78:1 has always proven to be the best overall gearing for cars with no overdrive or Columbia 2-speed axles.
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I agree 100%!!!!
The 3:78 is in my opinion the best "overall" gear set for your car. Gets the car rolling "off the line" with little effort and can be driven without stress on the engine up to 65MPH or so. No doubt as fast as prudent with a 1946 designed brake system.
The 3:54? Unless you live on a flat plain, forget it. The car is simply not powerful enough to get it rolling along well.
Yep, the 3:78... go for it. You'll be pleased!