I also have a T-5 5 speed. 5th gear is .72 to 1 which with a 3.90 rear
gives an effective final ratio of 2.808.
Grant 50 3100
MIKE BOTELER wrote:
> >>5-speed transmission? There's an idea I had not thought of. I
> have a
> 4-speed (Actually 3-speed with a granny gear). I had thought of
> changing
> the rear end for a better ratio, but a 5-speed transmission sounds
> like a
> plan too. Anyone done this with an AD 3600?
>
> Smokey
> '50 3600 5-window<<
>
> Unless the 5 speed is an Overdrive transmission (ie:5th gear = OD) it
> will still have a 1 to 1, 5th gear ratio which is the same as your 4
> speed!
>
> Mike B. '56 8400 Wrecker :)
>
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