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Old 11-28-2020, 07:15 AM   #7
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Default Re: Another gear ratios question

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Originally Posted by 38 coupe View Post
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.
3:31's thats a thought last time it was up on the lift I didn't even think
to look for a tag because we haven't driven it yet but when we did it was
a wow factor......
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