use the close ratio. the od is just one more thing to go wrong, maintain or
just plain mess with. the cr gears coupled with some alternate rear end
ratios should make a lap time difference. ted
"Jack W. Drews" wrote:
> I need to make a decision and I'd appreciate fellow FOT's opinions on
> this.
>
> Currently I run a stock gearbox and a 3.7 rear. I'd like to eliminate
> the big gap between 2nd and 3rd, not because I think lap times will
> change much, but because I think the car will be more enjoyable to
> drive.
>
> What is your experience -- close ratio gears in a stock box (about $600)
> or an overdrive trans (about $600)? (Yeah, I know -- ideally I'd do
> both.......)
>
> --
>
> uncle jack
>
> The Attorney General advises that vintage racing may be hazardous to
> your wealth.
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