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Originally Posted by M2M
Purdy, no doubt you're correct if talking about a stock engine but how about when running a 50-55hp engine (5.5 head, Stipe cam, Aries)? You still think a 3.27 is too high?
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On our 30-31 standard roadster I'm running a Brumfield 5.9 head , Winfield grind cam, ground by Bill Stipe , enlarged and smoothed intake ports . I'm running an old stock original Trojan cast iron dual updraft intake manifold running dual model B carburetors, warmed up ignition with a flame thrower coil among other mods , it has wonderful power . I wouldn't want to sacrifice any of the power to run a too high gear ratio . I'm not really interested in higher top speed . I can easily reach higher speed for passing or getting out of the way . I prefer a comfortable cruising speed of 50 MPH . My wife has been known to go faster at times .