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Need4Speed77
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 11:12 pm    Post subject: Which is the right tranny? Reply with quote

I am almost done building my sandrail and the last thing I need is the tranny. I have a 1915 engine and I will be turning STU 33x10's. I am looking at 3 rib 002's. I would like close ratio gears and a super diff but my question is what R&P? Which would be better a 4.86 or 5.38?
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 8:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

sand car, don't need gas mileage, don't need freeway speeds: 5.38s
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 11:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

do the 5.38's you'll be able to pull third gear alot of the time.
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