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scottveazie · 08-15-2011, 01:01 AM

Current: 283 with 4 speed manual, 4.56rear with 15" tires

Going to: same 283/4spd. Manual, 3.42 rear, 16.5" tires.

I've yet to install the rearend, but I've got the quadrajet on my 283, hopefully with this ratio it'll cruise much better. Any thoughts?
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**Captainfab** · 08-15-2011, 01:13 AM

The 3.42 gears are a good highway gear, but yet are low enough to get rolling pretty good. Although with a 283, which don't develop as much low rpm torque as say a 350, you will need to watch your tire OD. Otherwise you may be slipping the clutch a bit to get going.

My suggestion would be to not go too tall of a tire. I would try maybe a 8.75 x 16.5 to start. Actually if you can find a set of 16" wheels, I would go that route. It is much easier to find 16" tires than 16.5's. Especially some used tires to try out before you spend the $$ on new.

scottveazie · 08-15-2011, 10:20 AM

Maybe I should stick with my 15" tires then until after the axle swap?

**Captainfab** · 08-16-2011, 12:22 AM

You've got 15's on there? Yes that wouldn't be a bad idea, until you get a better idea on a good tire OD to run.

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Originally Posted by scottveazie

Maybe I should stick with my 15" tires then until after the axle swap?

*blackedoutharley* · 08-16-2011, 04:39 AM

I have 3.42's and 30.7" tall tires and it works perfect... I do have a bit more power though...

Perhaps a 30X9.50R15 tire (assuming your wheels are wide enough for that size tire)?

Max1775 · 08-16-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

You've got 15's on there? Yes that wouldn't be a bad idea, until you get a better idea on a good tire OD to run.

You slay me...

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08-15-2011, 01:01 AM	#1
scottveazie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 92	Does this combo sound like a winner? Current: 283 with 4 speed manual, 4.56rear with 15" tires Going to: same 283/4spd. Manual, 3.42 rear, 16.5" tires. I've yet to install the rearend, but I've got the quadrajet on my 283, hopefully with this ratio it'll cruise much better. Any thoughts? Posted via Mobile Device

08-15-2011, 01:13 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Does this combo sound like a winner? The 3.42 gears are a good highway gear, but yet are low enough to get rolling pretty good. Although with a 283, which don't develop as much low rpm torque as say a 350, you will need to watch your tire OD. Otherwise you may be slipping the clutch a bit to get going. My suggestion would be to not go too tall of a tire. I would try maybe a 8.75 x 16.5 to start. Actually if you can find a set of 16" wheels, I would go that route. It is much easier to find 16" tires than 16.5's. Especially some used tires to try out before you spend the $$ on new. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

08-15-2011, 10:20 AM	#3
scottveazie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 92	Re: Does this combo sound like a winner? Maybe I should stick with my 15" tires then until after the axle swap?

08-16-2011, 04:39 AM	#5
blackedoutharley Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Plumas Lake, Ca. Posts: 1,009	Re: Does this combo sound like a winner? I have 3.42's and 30.7" tall tires and it works perfect... I do have a bit more power though... Perhaps a 30X9.50R15 tire (assuming your wheels are wide enough for that size tire)?



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