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I have a chance to pickup an 8.8 rear axle for cheap. But, it has 4:10 gears in it. Is this a driveable gear ratio when using a chevy 350 automatic behind a 383 stroker? Its not gonna be an everyday driver, but I would like to hit the highway occasionally for some rod runs and Sunday drives. Is this doable without going to an overdrive? :confused: Also, Im going to be running 33" tires (M/T 33x19.50x15) actually proly only 32" tall.
It'll buzz pretty good at 70 and up, but a real good setup for the street... My calculator sez that setup will be turning 3,000 RPM @ 70 mph.
Thanks Dave, I think I could live with that. I dont plan on much highway driving like I said. And I guess I could always change out the gears if it gets to unbarable! I can get this whole rear with only 600 miles on the gears for $300 delivered to me. Plus its already had everything cut off already, so I think based on what you said, I'll get it. Cant hurt for that price....:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Dave Severson
Sounds like a good deal to me!!!!
Those tall tires will tame it a little. My '27 has 3:90's with a 30 inch tire, and it ran down the interstate fine. My Mustang had 4:88's, but that was a different story.:D :D :D :D
Besides, gas is getting cheaper all the time.:LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:
Don
Gas prices is why Im building an economy rod.....only one 4bbl on my tunnelram!! :LOL: :D :3dSMILE:Quote:
Originally Posted by Itoldyouso
Well, I went ahead and bought it! I met the guy in Nashville yesterday. Its out of a 2001 Ford Explorer. See my new post for my new problem...:eek: