Twin 6262 T/A - Turbo Joe twin kit/ 370cid 6sp street car
#505
I drive mine on the highway for 70-80mi trips all the time. 28" tire and 3.27 gear. Not sure I agree at all that overdrive is needed with this type of setup. Now many other setups for sure but the turbo cars end up needing a lot of gear/tire which works out with a glide.
3.27 + 28" tire
65mph is a little over 2500rpm
But IIRC he wants overdrive still I think?
3.27 + 28" tire
65mph is a little over 2500rpm
But IIRC he wants overdrive still I think?
That's probably why you only tach out at 2500 rpm's.
The od auto's also have a lower first gear and more gear spread to help the mileage too and keep the car in the powerband.
That's why a lot of the OEM car manufacturers are going to more gears in the transmissions now. The New Hellcat has 8 speeds, the New C7 and Z06's have eight, there are 9 speeds coming out and a ten speed in the works too.
Once again, just my opinion.
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Actually, the tire height does effect cruising rpm quite a bit. 3.27 gears with a 28" tall tire isn't bad at all though. I use to cruise all over in my 70 Chevelle with a 4.10 gear and a 28 tall tire. Those damn Flowmasters would resonate me right out of the car on long trips though!
I think if OP is going auto just use the TH350 in the T/A since it is a heavier car and he already has it and get a PG for the Mustang since it should be lighter and more track oriented, unless of course he is set on getting a 4L80E which would also be a great option.
Just my opinion.
I think if OP is going auto just use the TH350 in the T/A since it is a heavier car and he already has it and get a PG for the Mustang since it should be lighter and more track oriented, unless of course he is set on getting a 4L80E which would also be a great option.
Just my opinion.
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I have to say I like this car over the mustang build and even though some people think the auto is less fun, with a nice stall itll move a bit better.
off topic, the last few posts have been entertaining and should continue, that is all
off topic, the last few posts have been entertaining and should continue, that is all