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Old 07-20-2007, 12:06 PM   #27
Roper
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Re: "New" '86 C20 need advice...

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Originally Posted by pdxmac View Post
Really? 4:56s ? I am game, I just dont want it toi be wrapped up to 3000rpm+ at 65-70mph while I'm going down the highway. Is there a way to figure this all out? as far as rpms at speed etc?

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There web site is down today http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/index.shtml
But from the graph I have printed out a 700r4 with 4/10 gears and 33" tires at 65mph your motor is only turning 1900rpms which is to low.
My th350 is turning 2700rpm with same 33" tires <that actually measure 31" mounted and under the load of my truck and same 4/10 gear ratio. I haul horses and this combo. It works great for me but if my truck was even a bit lower spead that would be even better. Really what I should have is a Gear Venders overdrive.
With the 308 gears the truck sucked gas and had no power.
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