In the low altitude flat land of Kansas, I would think a 3.42:1's should be a
good choice. I plan on using my stock gearing of 4:11 in my 50 with a 261 and
OD, only because I live in a high altitude area. Even the stock gears and OD
would do you wonders for mileage and less noise. The T5 in my 57 made it an even
bigger joy to drive. At 3,000 rpm's, I was going 80 mph or a tad more!
Deve Krehbiel wrote:
> Since 1955 1st series was the first open driveline, I am hoping they also
> increased the gear ratio. Can anyone tell me what a 55 1st 3100's gear ratio
> is in the rear end? Also, what would you suggest for a 261 engine with
> overdrive transmission and that rear end for an optimal gear ratio?
> Is there any way to tell the gear ratio yourself?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Deve Krehbiel
> Hesston, Kansas
> 1950 3100 * 1949 3600 * 1948 4400
> www.speedprint.com/Deves50/index.html
>
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