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38 coupe · 11-27-2020, 12:29 PM

It is possible the axle in the 50 was swapped years ago for one from an automatic transmission car. The auto cars had either 3.31 or 3.54 ratios. Sounds like your son's car has the 3.31s.
Also, engine speed can be very deceptive. A really well balanced engine will feel like it is running much slower than other engines at the same speed.

11-27-2020, 12:29 PM	#5
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: Another gear ratios question It is possible the axle in the 50 was swapped years ago for one from an automatic transmission car. The auto cars had either 3.31 or 3.54 ratios. Sounds like your son's car has the 3.31s. Also, engine speed can be very deceptive. A really well balanced engine will feel like it is running much slower than other engines at the same speed.