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Originally Posted by David

I've finally started my transmission project so of course I have to consult Pelican

I was originally planning to change 2nd, 3rd and 4th to 1.444, .963, and .667

This would put my speed at 7,000 rpm in each gear at: 56, 88, 132, 190 vs stock of 56, 97, 142, 202 (of course the car won't go 202 or even 190)

But now I'm leaning toward changing the R&P to 4.625 (8:37) and changing first gear to a 1.833
This would put speed at 7,000 rpm at 63, 89, 130, 185. So quite a bit taller 1st but right now I rev through 1st so fast that a bit taller should help and then a much tighter gap to 2nd so it should still be well into the boost after the 1-2 shift.

RPM at 75 mph would increase from 2,590 to 2,835 but that seems bearable.

Thoughts?

I didn't know the car was geared that tall. I'm sure there were final drive ratio options, but my car did redline near 60 mph, so it sounds about what you listed there. I like your idea, 185 is fast enough for an old car.