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bill dedman · 03-13-2009, 02:12 PM

Terry,
They don't run like they did in '55... LOL! Can you say "hi-stall"????

Makes me wonder how one would run wih a '53 Olds Dual Range hydro, like we had in the sedan deliveries in the '60s... Might need to change that 2.63:1 "2nd gear" out for something more like a 2.30:1.... The ratio drop from 2nd to 3rd (45% drop) was always a traumatic experience for the reciprocating assembly.

NHRA would never buy it, though.... 4 speeds instead of 3....

Thanks for your comments, Gene. Your car is fast... low 1.50s is killer for a small-engine 'glide car, I think! I can see your point; you really don't need a 3-speed...

Bill

03-13-2009, 02:12 PM	#9
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: New Member Terry, They don't run like they did in '55... LOL! Can you say "hi-stall"???? Makes me wonder how one would run wih a '53 Olds Dual Range hydro, like we had in the sedan deliveries in the '60s... Might need to change that 2.63:1 "2nd gear" out for something more like a 2.30:1.... The ratio drop from 2nd to 3rd (45% drop) was always a traumatic experience for the reciprocating assembly. NHRA would never buy it, though.... 4 speeds instead of 3.... Thanks for your comments, Gene. Your car is fast... low 1.50s is killer for a small-engine 'glide car, I think! I can see your point; you really don't need a 3-speed... Bill __________________ Bill