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Old 08-08-2022, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Pmrockhead View Post
I have a 64 Catalina which seems to be around 2.75, measured the revolutions my self so I understand the real ratio from factory is a bit different. Anyway I want to change it to mid to upper 3’s. Can’t I just go to a reputable mechanic and have it done with after market gears? Does the current housing limit how steep I can go? If so how steep can I go? Thanks
Probably a 2.69. Per the above, it sounds like you can go up to the 3:23 in the same carrier.
Fabcraft metalworks is a good source of these, and he could tell you exactly what you can and cant do with these carriers.

https://fabcraftmetalworks.com/contact-us/

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