06-08-2008, 10:46 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by Rickd
The Tremec has either a .64 or a .82 OD 5th gear....The Tremec .64 is great for the 85 mph turnpike driving, but not used very effectively for 60 mph and under driving.
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A search on this issue will show about a 3 to 1 preference for the .82 gear. BUT, I will tell you that if you have a 3.54 or numerically higher rear, and an FE that has some manners in the 2000-2200 range (not meaning that's its power range, rather it will just run without hiccuping at that speed) then having the .64 is a joy. I can cruise at 70MPH doing 2000RPM and actually have a conversation with my passenger. In fact, the wind noise is louder than the pipes. That's all 5th is good for, although my other four gears take me happily to 140. |
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