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jrvariel48 · 11-27-2020, 07:19 AM

Thanks to everyone that responded!

Cadil1ac512-That sounds like a feasible idea and probably the cheapest! I'll definitely explore that a little more. Thanks

clo-I have to stick with what I have in the car now and make adjustment and corrects from there. That's a great option for those putting something together!
Thank you

Ronnieroadster-You're right about 1st gear, it's 4.03. Although I do have a 0.76 final ratio the car seems to lug in 5th gear so I usually stay in 4th gear. For this, what cadillac 512 is saying, could be looked into. I know it defeats the purpose of a 5 speed, but I need to do what I need to do without a huge expense right now. That may change. Here's my other gears: 2nd 2.37 3rd 1.49 4th 1.00
As far as the cam is concerned, how do I know what my setup is? I have an L100B cam. I can tell you the specs, but I don't know how the C/L was set up. Thanks

Ol' Ron-Looking back at when I put this car together, I should've paid closer attention. I went through 3 motors since I bought the car. I had no idea back then that the car would wind up with a blower motor.
Live and learn as they say Thanks for your input

V8COOPMAN- Can you give me numbers for specific trans numbers from the Camaro or Mustang (1352-XXX)?
I'm not looking to pull the trans just yet, but if I do, I'd like to know what's available. I'm know there's no one size fits all, I just want better drivability if possible. I found out my trans is a bit of a Frankenstein. The main case was changed because of a large crack to a 1352-065-913 which is a 83-87 NWC Camaro/Firebird, but it was machined to accept the WC gear set that it came with. Tail is from a 93+ WC S-10
and the top cover is a 86-93 plain style.Thank you.

11-27-2020, 07:19 AM	#12
jrvariel48 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,434	Re: Gear ratio's and final drives Thanks to everyone that responded! Cadil1ac512-That sounds like a feasible idea and probably the cheapest! I'll definitely explore that a little more. Thanks clo-I have to stick with what I have in the car now and make adjustment and corrects from there. That's a great option for those putting something together! Thank you Ronnieroadster-You're right about 1st gear, it's 4.03. Although I do have a 0.76 final ratio the car seems to lug in 5th gear so I usually stay in 4th gear. For this, what cadillac 512 is saying, could be looked into. I know it defeats the purpose of a 5 speed, but I need to do what I need to do without a huge expense right now. That may change. Here's my other gears: 2nd 2.37 3rd 1.49 4th 1.00 As far as the cam is concerned, how do I know what my setup is? I have an L100B cam. I can tell you the specs, but I don't know how the C/L was set up. Thanks Ol' Ron-Looking back at when I put this car together, I should've paid closer attention. I went through 3 motors since I bought the car. I had no idea back then that the car would wind up with a blower motor. Live and learn as they say Thanks for your input V8COOPMAN- Can you give me numbers for specific trans numbers from the Camaro or Mustang (1352-XXX)? I'm not looking to pull the trans just yet, but if I do, I'd like to know what's available. I'm know there's no one size fits all, I just want better drivability if possible. I found out my trans is a bit of a Frankenstein. The main case was changed because of a large crack to a 1352-065-913 which is a 83-87 NWC Camaro/Firebird, but it was machined to accept the WC gear set that it came with. Tail is from a 93+ WC S-10 and the top cover is a 86-93 plain style.Thank you.