Saginaw 3 speed Transmission - Reasonably Possible to change 1st Gear Ratio?

[Yamariv]

I have an I6 250 with a 3 speed Saginaw transmission which was converted to the floor shifter. Since getting the truck, I've been annoyed at how tall the first gear ratio is. I have to really ride the clutch for what seems to be forever to get going into first gear which just seem ridiculously tall and hard on the clutch.

I've read in a few threads that the gear ratios were different in the 3 Speeds from factory depending on your engine choice. I eventually want to go with a small block 327 or 350 and plan on keeping the 3 speed.

Is it reasonably doable to change the first gear out to something less tall? Is this a common problem or does everyone just live with this really tall gear matted to the I6's?