Stan Galat, '05 IM, 2276, Tremont, IL posted:TRP posted:I'm not sure I have the patience / time to build 4 gearboxes.
My goals would be to have a first gear that is usable and the ability to cruise at 75mph on the highway. With my existing 4 speed, I have a 3.78 main shaft and a 3.88 R&P. I'm running the standard old stock 67 sedan gearing with 185/65's. I feel like I don't get but 25-30 feet before I'm shifting into second. I understand that aftermarket first, second, third and fourth gears get expensive, real quickly.
Caretech-IM posted:I also feel that it is impossible to try a lot of different ratios so best guess is what you usually decide on, depending on advice but in the end you might have to build 4 trannies before you get the one you liked if you have that privelege or opportunity. I guess for that your name has to be Stanislaw
Ray
I'd feel I was being besmirched, if it wasn't all true. ....
Just get the 5-speed and be happy.
Oh, the 5 speed is a done deal. I'm already about $2200.00 in and I still have to have it assembled once Berg delivers. The only thing I'm on the fence about is the gearing. Leaning toward stock 1&2. It's the 3&4 and which OD. I'd like to be able to drive it at 75 mph on the highway for a couple of hours without sending the 2054 into pieces.
I've got time to figure it out. 