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Old 02-28-2009, 12:19 PM   #5
John Mason
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Default Re: 1960 283 chevy

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Originally Posted by Greg Hill View Post
The heavier the car the more et will be gained using a 3 speed trans. Since Jack's car weighs 4,000 plus pounds it should really pick his car up. Going from a 2.18 low gear to a 2.75 or lower first gear should really help get the car moving and not having a big drop when you shift should help it down the track. I would bet it would be worth at least .15 on his car.

How about in a 3300 lb 327 GT car, 2.08 low, very good PG versus a 2.52 low, very good Rossler 350? The PG is in the car and I have access to the Rossler.
Any data or thoughts?
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