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David Hughes (aka DaveHughes) [ View ] [ hugheshotrods@verizon.net ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ] seaman, Ohio (937) 386-3279

Well- I finally decided to swap the rear gear in the 33. Out came the guzzler (but fun) 3:55 and in went the econo (and oh so boring) 3;00.. Here are a couple pics of the swap- I know its not a big deal just thought I would try to contribute to the " about cars "topics a little bit.. It would have been nice to know exactly how much difference in mpg this would have changed but I know For sure it will make it better on the highway at 75-80.. this car has spent most of its life in the trailer but Shes about due to get the crap drove out of it!!!.lol p.s the red one is the new one- black is the 3;55

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Posted by tlp1968  -  07/03/2008 12:16 AM my only question....do you have plans for the 355 or are you going to keep it in the hopes that we will see lower fuel prices again?? StreetRodding.com Marketing Director [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Springfield,, Illinois Charter Member since August 2003   Posted by TYCHOOCHOO  -  07/03/2008 07:57 AM And I'm looking to do 373 with a 200R4. What tranny you got Dave? Tommy TYCHOOCHOO [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] MT. SINAI, New York   Posted by ol bear  -  07/03/2008 08:07 AM DID THE SAME THING HERE DAVE WENT FROM A 4:10 TO A 3.0 ,,, WHAT A HUGE SAVINGS ,,,NOW WHAT TO DO WITH A CURRIE 8 INCH 4:10 POSI ,,,?? OL BEAR I ALSO USED MY GARMIN NAV SYSTEM TO CALIBRATE THE SPEEDO ,DIDNT NEED A PACE CAR OL BEAR [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] crown point, Indiana   Posted by DaveHughes  -  07/03/2008 08:19 AM Tammy- I am gonna put the 355 in my dads 37- his already has a 355 but it is getting noisy.He has an overdrive so it is a good combo. Really the 355 was to low for my car with a 350 th anyway- fun around town but a little to low for highway speeds- TOMMY- Like I just said Dad has a 4l60e (same gearing as 700r) and I personally think a 373 is a little much- But I like to be able to run a little faster at lower rpms. His lt-1 /4l60e with 355 get 25-27 mpg and seems pretty fast to me. I drove it home from knoxville in may and we ran with traffic cruising 85-90 mph on the interstate and it was just perfect.--BEAR- put that 8 inch posi on ebay!! it will bring some bucks!! 8 inch posis are rare and pretty pricey!! DaveHughes [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] seaman, Ohio   Posted by bigdude  -  07/03/2008 09:37 AM I'm running 411's with a 200r- almost good! resident know it all [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Three Rivers, Michigan Charter Member since January 2004   Posted by tlp1968  -  07/03/2008 10:29 AM I have a 355 with my big block, it is a Chevy of course but I still have the original 308 and if I can find the time after the show is over that is what is going back in. I would love to see that tach below 3200 on the highway again. StreetRodding.com Marketing Director [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Springfield,, Illinois Charter Member since August 2003   Posted by amswuod1  -  07/03/2008 11:36 AM Dave, By the way, you may need to apologize to your Dad for me. I think my wife was drooling on his '37, while I was drooling on your '33 at the show this past weekend. Will wear drool cups next time Beautiful rides....... Bob D. Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult. [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Union, Kentucky Charter Member since July 2006   Posted by DaveHughes  -  07/03/2008 01:09 PM Bob, thank you so much for the compliments... No problem with the drool..lol- There were alot of nice cars at the show- including yours..I appreciate the nice compliments especialy coming from someone with such a nice car themselves.. and I will pass it along to my Dad..thanks Again for coming! DaveHughes [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] seaman, Ohio   Posted by Italianguy63  -  07/03/2008 02:16 PM Putting a 2.88 in my build.... Speed is about how fast do you want to spend! [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Bartow, Florida   Posted by DaveHughes  -  07/03/2008 02:57 PM Hey mark what housing?? DaveHughes [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] seaman, Ohio   Posted by Italianguy63  -  07/03/2008 03:02 PM Stock #4180 Vehicle is located in St. Louis, MO (800) 231-3616 - (618) 271-3000 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible for Sale ENGINE: 351 Cleveland BODY STYLE: Convertible TRANSMISSION: Auto EXTERIOR COLOR: White MILEAGE: 32000 (actual) INTERI Speed is about how fast do you want to spend! [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Bartow, Florida   Posted by DaveHughes  -  07/03/2008 03:17 PM ahh- I see. I have had a hard time finding anything much higher then a 3:00 in an 8 inch- 9 inches I have seen the @ 250:1 DaveHughes [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] seaman, Ohio   Posted by Italianguy63  -  07/03/2008 03:22 PM Yeah-- one of the good/bad things. I can get good gas mileage as well as bulletproof strength... but not much fun. However, the older units from the 70's were typically posi and good ratios (3.07, 3.23, 3.54) if I remember right off the top of my head. I had one of those on my last 350 SBC and it worked awesome. I'm looking for MPG this time around. Speed is about how fast do you want to spend! [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Bartow, Florida   Posted by ol bear  -  07/03/2008 03:59 PM 1933 Ford Vicky Cabriolet, 350/700R, Downs Body, TCI Chassis, IFS Coil Over Front Suspension, 8" Rear, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Tilt Wheel, VDO Guages, Ice Cold AC, Sony Stereo, Custom Console With Recessed Dome Lights, Seat Belts, Carson Removable Ha OL BEAR [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] crown point, Indiana   Posted by 31tudor  -  07/04/2008 02:10 AM Dave, ya big WUSSY! Next thing we know you're going to put a Holley 2-barrel on it! Eric Hibbs [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] St. George, Utah Charter Member since January 2002   Posted by BigAlBre  -  07/04/2008 05:36 AM replace those 350's with 2004R and keep the fun Talk to Phoenix Transmission.... almost a direct replacement if you have the short tailshaft.... I'm running 3:73 with mine.... it will go sideways off the line... I'm going to take it out on the freeway today to see what rpm it cruises at in overdrive... more later Big Al sittin back in paradise. [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] St Pete Beach, Florida Charter Member since June 1999   Posted by TYCHOOCHOO  -  07/04/2008 08:23 AM Crate 350/290 w/ 500 miles, 350 turbo, Lokar shifter, super slide springs & hangers w/ 10 bolt Camero rear end, MustangII bolt on front suspension, Ididit chrome steering column & wheel, PS, PB, Flowmaster mufflers, California 1 piece bumpers, Leather/Fa TYCHOOCHOO [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] MT. SINAI, New York   Posted by DaveHughes  -  07/04/2008 09:26 AM eric-I dont want to take my mono jet off and go up to that big holley Big Al I thought about an overdive I just didnt want to tear into it in the middle of summer-GG columbus next weekend and dont wanna miss that. Let us know about your highway rpms... DaveHughes [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] seaman, Ohio   Posted by Italianguy63  -  07/04/2008 10:29 AM If you guys do a web search for a piece of software (freeware) called "Drag Strip Plus", it allows you to put in your wheel diameter, tranny and rear end ratios, and your engine specifics. It calculates 1/4 mile ET's and other data such as RPMs, etc. It is very helpful in planning this stuff out. If you can't find a copy and you want it-- e-mail me and I will give you a copy. It is an old DOS based program but it works! MC Speed is about how fast do you want to spend! [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Bartow, Florida   Posted by dixie  -  07/04/2008 10:53 AM 1955 Chevy 2-dr Sedan jim grace [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] dade city, Florida Charter Member since January 2006   Posted by Italianguy63  -  07/04/2008 11:04 AM Thanks Jim-- I am going to use the 2.88 with the 4L60 overdrive. The LT1 should have enough torque to allow it to work, but it won't have a lot of wheel spinning fun!! But with the price of gas, at least I can drive to to shows without going broke. My last project only got about 11MPG. This would be better! MC Speed is about how fast do you want to spend! [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Bartow, Florida

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