<VV> 389 gears

[Michael]

Well then....even worse with the 3.89....tie size a consideration

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From: "Harry Yarnell (Verizon)" <harryyarnell at verizon.net>
To: "'Michael'" <mmccrae6 at cox.net>; "'Matt Nall'" <patiomatt at aol.com>; 
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Sent: 5/31/2017 4:34:21 PM
Subject: RE: <VV> 389 gears

>If I recall, 3500 rpm is 70 mph with a 3.55 rear.
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>You might, but cruising at 65-70 isn't much fun with your engine 
>running
>3500rpm.
>More cam and carburetor is a better answer. (IMHO)
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>Mike
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>From: "Matt Nall via VirtualVairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
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>Sent: 5/31/2017 11:41:38 AM
>Subject: Re: <VV> 389 gears
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>>One question, does anyone have experience with 389 gears? I am
>>presently running 355 gears, but looking for more umph from 45mph to
>>60mph.
>>Would
>>389 gears go in the right direction or not?
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>>Absolutely...  Brings the car to life....  and how often do you get to
>>go over 90 mph?   Seldom I'm sure!
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>>Matt Nall
>>Charleston, Oregon
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