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Old 05-10-2020, 10:33 AM   #9
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Default Re: 3.27 Ring and Pinion

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Originally Posted by The Master Cylinder View Post
Just curious, with the 3.27's what is the jump from 2nd to 3rd like? That's where I run into trouble
The jump between 2nd and 3rd with 3.27 gears isn't much different than with the 3.53 or the 3.78 gears. There is only a small additional power gap between those gears, but with the 3.27 gears, you can stay in 2nd gear longer without over rev-ing the engine than when using the other rear axle ratios. It reminds me of using a 2nd gear in over drive. It is the improved pick of the gear shift selection on many hills. In mountainous country, with a stock A engine, I would recommend the 3.27 rear axle gears for the roadsters, pickups and coupes. I would recommend the 3.54 gears for the sedans and cars carrying four or more people. 3.78 gears are great for the steep hills of San Francisco or Seattle.
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