Like we talked about, first three gears are pretty equal and that takes you up to about 84 MPH. No argument that the close ratio has the advantage on the dragstrip, but even today most stoplight to stoplight races are over before finding 4th. Besides, if the race is long enough the 3.90 car is going to run out of gear and the 3.36 car is going to drive right on by.
M20 with 3.36 rear and wide ratio Muncie
9.07 1st gear total multiplication
6.32 2nd gear
4.91 3rd gear
3.36 4th gear
M21 with 3.90 rear and close ratio Muncie
8.58 1st gear total multiplication
6.40 2nd gear
4.99 3rd gear
3.90 4th gear
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Mick Batson
1967 original owner Tyro Blue/black top 4-speed HO GTO with all the original parts stored safely away -- 1965 2+2 survivor AC auto -- 1965 Catalina Safari Wagon in progress.
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