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orange442 · 05-10-2006, 06:24 PM

I do not know what gear that you currently have, but you might try running the combo with the gear you have now. The 700-r4 has a much steeper first gear(3.06) than your standard 350/400. This lower first, compounded with your current rear gear, monster Olds 455 torque, and a relatively light body will probably be more than your tires can handle. Now, you will also drop several hundred RPM off your cruise speed and get better gas mileage in return!

05-10-2006, 06:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
orange442 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bartlesville, Oklahoma Posts: 94	455/700-r4 I do not know what gear that you currently have, but you might try running the combo with the gear you have now. The 700-r4 has a much steeper first gear(3.06) than your standard 350/400. This lower first, compounded with your current rear gear, monster Olds 455 torque, and a relatively light body will probably be more than your tires can handle. Now, you will also drop several hundred RPM off your cruise speed and get better gas mileage in return!