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Mike Peters · 05-09-2020, 07:03 AM

Perhaps not related, but I put a 3.27 ring and pinion in our 35 Ford coupe with a tired engine and iffy radiator. Long story short, it pulled too hard and would overheat on a hot day. Starting out in first gear with a 3.27 rear end is like starting out in 2nd with 3.78 gears. So I replaced the 3.27 gears with a set of 3.78 gears from a '37 Ford rear end. The car is much happier now. A 3.27 rear end will work for you if your engine and radiator are in top shape. As stated above, a touring engine would be better.

05-09-2020, 07:03 AM	#3
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,279	Re: 3.27 Ring and Pinion Perhaps not related, but I put a 3.27 ring and pinion in our 35 Ford coupe with a tired engine and iffy radiator. Long story short, it pulled too hard and would overheat on a hot day. Starting out in first gear with a 3.27 rear end is like starting out in 2nd with 3.78 gears. So I replaced the 3.27 gears with a set of 3.78 gears from a '37 Ford rear end. The car is much happier now. A 3.27 rear end will work for you if your engine and radiator are in top shape. As stated above, a touring engine would be better.