Coronet67guy
Well-Known Member
Hi All,
Toying with the idea of replacing my gear set to get some more power to the rear wheels. Wondered if you guys could give me some suggestions/thoughts based on the following information.
400 Motor. Dual plane intake Adding shorties next week with TTI H pipe. Car will be 2.5 inches front to tips. Previous owner switched out cam to an Erson. RPM range 1800-4800. Other than that pretty stock motor.
Currently running stock tires and wheels, so figure a 26 inch tire diameter.
Mainly a street car, no plans for drag strip, so thinking not to extreme. I want the car to still be a good highway cruiser.
Rebuilt 727 with transgo shift kit.
Current set is stock 2.76. 489 case. No sure grip.
I'm leaning towards Yukon 3.23 from Fllthy motorsports. Yukons tend to run higher than say a US Gear or Richmond. Worth it? And on the overhaul kit, I've seen some that cost almost as much as the gears themselves. What do you really need? I'm thinking one of the cheaper "minor overhaul kits" and picking up the Timken bearings separately.
Toying with the idea of replacing my gear set to get some more power to the rear wheels. Wondered if you guys could give me some suggestions/thoughts based on the following information.
400 Motor. Dual plane intake Adding shorties next week with TTI H pipe. Car will be 2.5 inches front to tips. Previous owner switched out cam to an Erson. RPM range 1800-4800. Other than that pretty stock motor.
Currently running stock tires and wheels, so figure a 26 inch tire diameter.
Mainly a street car, no plans for drag strip, so thinking not to extreme. I want the car to still be a good highway cruiser.
Rebuilt 727 with transgo shift kit.
Current set is stock 2.76. 489 case. No sure grip.
I'm leaning towards Yukon 3.23 from Fllthy motorsports. Yukons tend to run higher than say a US Gear or Richmond. Worth it? And on the overhaul kit, I've seen some that cost almost as much as the gears themselves. What do you really need? I'm thinking one of the cheaper "minor overhaul kits" and picking up the Timken bearings separately.