RE: [Chevelle-list] Re: Ring and Pinion

[Fruhauf Kerry A SSgt 3 CS/CCO]

I thought you were talkin' to me at first!  I can't believe there's actually someone else on here with my first name!    Sarge -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Clint Hooper Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 10:54 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Re: Ring and Pinion That sounds like a very nice combination,Kerry. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]   On the Malibu, I have a 12 bolt posi with 3.73's coupled to a built 200-4R and a 27" tall tire.  Around town I keep it in 3rd, for cruising on the highway, I go to overdrive.  With the .68 overdrive gear reduction, the 3.73's are reduced to an effective 2.54 ratio.  So on the highway @ 70mph, 3rd = 3300rpm,  4th (O/D) = 2200rpm.  Is the overdrive worth it?  I think so, but you and your wallet will have to decide.