<VV> DIFFERENTIAL RATIO COMMENTS

[shortle]

Hi Tim, I am getting ready to install a 3.27 PG into my Rampside. I currently have a 3.55 PG with a 95HP 1965 car engine (that recently shattered a valve seat). WHAT A MESS! I'll keep you posted.
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado 81301


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>I am now not sure if I want a 3:55  or a 3:27 in my rampy. I have a  3:27 
>in it now running ok with a 95hp powerglide. I just parted out a 64 FC WB  
>110hp with powerglide and 3:55. I am building a new motor from scratch for it 
>,  using the correct 64 FC powerglide . Now I am thinking maybe I might like 
>the  3:55 better on hills etc, without THAT  much difference in fuel  
>economy..??  I plan on driving it quite a bit in good weather on all kinds  of 
>roads.  Has anyone used both , and can comment on this?  I have the  3:27 in 
>it for a while now  for thruway cruising and fuel mileage , but raw  hills 
>south of here are a slight challenge.
>Yes I will be resealing and checking the 3:55 out carefully.
>Regards , Tim Colson   "still playing with Corvairs"
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