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Originally Posted by David Kirkham
jwd,
That said, don't let ANYONE talk you into the stupid 0.64 overdrive in the TKO 600. It is a boat anchor. 5th gear is useless. Generally speaking, (in our cars at least) the 427 guys run 3.42 gears and the small block guys with big cajones run 3.54's and the small block guys with small huevos run the 3.73's.
David
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Obviously, you've never really given the TKO 600/0.64 much of a run. I use 5th all the time on the highway. I have no problem even passing most cars and 5th gets me approx 21mpg with my 289 and 3.54 gears.