Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List ------------------------------------------------------------
>if anyone at all was wondering, right now with the 4.10's & TH400 & 28" >tires, the car turns 3700 RPMs at 80 mph. I still can't believe that it gets >15 mpg at that rate either. I was thinking I could improve that a little >more and still do 100' burnouts :) Since like I said it does make a lot of >road trips that are in excess of 100 miles. I also don't feel like ordering >a new carrier, thats why I said 3.73. I also won't use a set of used gears, >thats why I have to change them in the first place. The 4.10's in it are >used and whines so loud its not funny. I guess that's what I get for buying >a done rear. OK here's the old hot rodder's take on rear axle ratios and trannys. Keep the TH-400 and get a 3.73 gear set. Why not do the four speed?. You could get your 400 rebuilt and shift kitted twice before you could pay for the 700....granted the 700 is a very good tranny, but it may be more expensive in the long run if you race it much. I think it's best to be at or less than 3K when cruising the highways. The 3.42 10 bolt is what all the G-body guys strive for, but If I could change my 3.08 tomorrow, I'd go 3.73. I drive the freeways about 40 miles a day and cruising at 80 runs 3k on the tach. Mileage? Who cares, I didn't buy my car to get good mileage, that's what "TowRopers" are for....:) Kelly C. Hanna www.hannawoodworks.com ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
