<VV> choosing rear end ratio

[Bill Elliott]

A 3.27 is an ideal ratio for a turbo. You lose a little on the low end, but the midrange torque more than makes up for it.

You might consider having a 3.27 4 spyder diff built up for you. The Vair Shop built one for me (for my yet-to-see -the-light-of-day turbo project) and it was 
surprisingly inexpensive. Cheaper than a 2 syder posi... and you don't need a posi anyway.

Some guys run even steeper 3.08's, but I think a 3.27 is plenty.

Bill


On Wed, 1 Dec 2004 18:08:41 -0500, Neal wrote:

>Hi, I'm currently working on a 66 Turbo convert. I'm in a position where I can
>easily choose a rear ratio. I know that the stock ratio was a 3:55 to 1. Has
>anyone ever thrown a 3:27 into a turbo? Did it work OK? If I had unlimited
>funds I would probably wrangle up one of those 5-speed conversion kits but I
>believe they are in the over $2000 range. Just looking for input or any other
>ideas. Thanks, Neal CPCC
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