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Old 03-18-2013, 08:17 PM   #6
LONGHAIR
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Re: Would I feel a difference

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Originally Posted by LEEVON View Post
Get this, my last '87 came from the factory as a 305 with TH375 (TH400 w/ TH350 tailshaft) and 2.41 rear gears. Honestly it was great to drive, I really enjoyed the highway cruising. I swapped a 700R4 and 3:73 posi rear and actually regretted it.
2.41 with 1-1= 2.41
3.73 with .7-1=2.61

I would think that the lower first gear would be better and the final drive isn't that much lower? You really regretted the swap? Because of the cost w/o much change?
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