Transmission Ratios?

[richsvo]

I was just wondering what the end result would be in going to different transmission ratios in our cars would be. The way I understand it our cars have this: (86)
1st 3.50
2nd 2.14
3rd 1.36
4th 1.00
5th .78
Was wondering the effect of this:
1ST 3.27
2ND 1.98
3RD 1.34
4TH 1.00
5TH .68
I'm assuming it will slow the "quickness" of the car, while incresing top speed?
Please advise, and thanks,
Rich

[AT6svo]

Hmm. The ratios ou list don't show up here:

http://ddperformance.com/Trans%20ID%20chart.htm

at all.

Essentially, its as exactly as you mentioned. It will be a little harder getting out of first (would be suprised if its noticeable) and the .68 should bring down your cruisng RPM (typically is ~3K rpms @70 mph) and / or increase your overall top-end.

[richsvo]

I'm thinking of going to the Tremec. (I know there's a "little" modification needed here. So, basically if I don't notice the "harder getting out of first" and the crusing RPM is lowered, that would be a pretty good thing...Hmmmm.....
Rich

[bob tweedy]

gears

like he said! where do those ratios come from? not in any literature i have.
bob

you cant run with the big dogs if you pee like a puppy

[richsvo]

Just looking around...and found this Tremec from X2CMotorsports. It seems to be the closest (gear ratio-wise) that I have found. My SVO is coming completely apart in the coming weeks and was debating on re-building vs. buying new vs. modding the tranny in the car.
Here is a link to the one I was looking at (remember...just looking):
HERE
Didn't mean to get you guys all "Riled Up"...
Rich

[richsvo]

So maybe something with a lower numerically first and second with something in the same range for fifth + or - say 5-7% would be really good. Anyone know how the 5.0 tranny matches up?
Rich

[bob tweedy]

ratios

ok. so it is not a t-5. i though from your original post that was what you were talking about. just for grins and giggles: in the old days before ford had a 4 speed( and all the general motors did) i used a 5.43 rear gear and used 2nd and 3rd only. ol mississippi redneck in a ford galaxie was never dusted by the 348,4 speed, solid lifter, tri power chevies nor the 389, 4 speed, solid lifter, tri power pontiac venturas.
bob

you cant run with the big dogs if you pee like a puppy

[richsvo]

i used a 5.43 rear gear and used 2nd and 3rd only.

Ha! Now that's funny...good 'ol ingenuity at work!
Rich