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LVPhotos · 09-22-2014, 12:19 PM

The HP for a 283 is listed as 184hp. So the 250 would be less. So you have to stay in your power band. Here is a Gearing chart. I run a 28" tire with 3.73 gear and a .67 OD gear or 33%. Around 2000rpm@75mph

09-22-2014, 12:19 PM	#6
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Tranny and rear end combo question The HP for a 283 is listed as 184hp. So the 250 would be less. So you have to stay in your power band. Here is a Gearing chart. I run a 28" tire with 3.73 gear and a .67 OD gear or 33%. Around 2000rpm@75mph __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081