08-27-2023, 06:32 PM
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David, in addition to the O.D. ratio, also consider the transmission's first gear. My TKO 500's first gear is a 3.27, which would be fine for drag racing but since I don't bother doing that with my tiny engine, I do wish I had a lower number first gear ratio. First gear is SHORT! All that being said, I do like my .68 fifth gear even though I don't have a lot of high gear torque. I like to do road trips that have me cruising 75-85 MPH and in my high gear, the engine is just loafing along and I have enough torque to make a gentle pass. If I need to be spirited, fourth and sometimes even third gear come in to play. Love to hear my sewing machine engine sing.  My 2¢
BTW, I run a 3.50 rear end ratio and 26" tires.
Last edited by KarlzEE Bebout; 08-27-2023 at 10:08 PM..
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