Suregrip 8 3/4
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3:55 with a tall tire 
Not much of a difference. Lots of variables to consider.
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Cops preferred the 3:23 gears for chasing people back in the day.. Other car ran out of gears cops just kept freight training them. 
Historically, 3.23 gear ratios were often considered a "sweet spot" for police vehicles—particularly in the muscle car era of the 1960s and 70s—because they balanced quick acceleration (gittyup) with high-speed highway cruising capability. While steeper gears (like 3.55 or 3.73) provide faster off-the-line acceleration, 3.23 gears allowed police cars to maintain high speeds (140mph+) for extended pursuits without over-revving the engine.
Historically, 3.23 gear ratios were often considered a "sweet spot" for police vehicles—particularly in the muscle car era of the 1960s and 70s—because they balanced quick acceleration (gittyup) with high-speed highway cruising capability. While steeper gears (like 3.55 or 3.73) provide faster off-the-line acceleration, 3.23 gears allowed police cars to maintain high speeds (140mph+) for extended pursuits without over-revving the engine.
1970Nomad
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Cops preferred the 3:23 gears for chasing people back in the day.. Other car ran out of gears cops just kept freight training them.
Historically, 3.23 gear ratios were often considered a "sweet spot" for police vehicles—particularly in the muscle car era of the 1960s and 70s—because they balanced quick acceleration (gittyup) with high-speed highway cruising capability. While steeper gears (like 3.55 or 3.73) provide faster off-the-line acceleration, 3.23 gears allowed police cars to maintain high speeds (140mph+) for extended pursuits without over-revving the engine.
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Thanks for the info. I don’t do to much high speeds but a lot of town cruising and find when I let out the clutch and in slow traffic I’m moving to fast. Thought maybe the 3.55 gears would ease that down a little. But maybe not.
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Lol... why I run 2:94's in the Bee...Cops preferred the 3:23 gears for chasing people back in the day.. Other car ran out of gears cops just kept freight training them.
Historically, 3.23 gear ratios were often considered a "sweet spot" for police vehicles—particularly in the muscle car era of the 1960s and 70s—because they balanced quick acceleration (gittyup) with high-speed highway cruising capability. While steeper gears (like 3.55 or 3.73) provide faster off-the-line acceleration, 3.23 gears allowed police cars to maintain high speeds (140mph+) for extended pursuits without over-revving the engine.
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