1949-52 Olds rear ends. Looking for 3.23
#1
1949-52 Olds rear ends. Looking for 3.23
I have a 1949 Olds Coupe with a built 425 Olds and a 700R. The Stock '49 rear end has 3.64 gears. At 75mph I am turning 2378 rpm. I would like to install 3.23 gears for 2110 rpm at 75mph and better MPG. Is there a point of diminishing returns on rear end gearing and cruising fuel efficiency? Does anyone have a set of 3.23's?
#2
Matching ring and pinion
The 3.64 gears I have have a 40 tooth ring gear and 11 tooth pinion, thus 3.64 ratio. The 3.23 gears I am looking for has 42 tooth ring gear and 13 tooth pinion, thus 3.23 ration.
Question, could I mate a 13 tooth pinion gear to the existing 40 tooth ring gear and get a 3.08?
Question, could I mate a 13 tooth pinion gear to the existing 40 tooth ring gear and get a 3.08?
#3
rear diff 1949-1950
I have a 3.42 complete center section...actually the whole rear if you need axles and or backing plates you might want to get extras if you need.
I can send pictures of the rear if you are interested...yes, I can and will ship to you also.
I think about 65-70 pounds fed ex ground would be- about 45-50 dollars to ship
I can send pictures of the rear if you are interested...yes, I can and will ship to you also.
I think about 65-70 pounds fed ex ground would be- about 45-50 dollars to ship
#8
1949 50 Olds Gear ratio chart
By the way you guys, I have acquired a list of all 1949 and 1950 Olds rear end
ratios and what models they came in, in case anyone is interested. I could pass it along.
ratios and what models they came in, in case anyone is interested. I could pass it along.
#10
GEAR swap
the 3.64 gears i have have a 40 tooth ring gear and 11 tooth pinion, thus 3.64 ratio. The 3.23 gears i am looking for has 42 tooth ring gear and 13 tooth pinion, thus 3.23 ration.
Question, could i mate a 13 tooth pinion gear to the existing 40 tooth ring gear and get a 3.08?
Question, could i mate a 13 tooth pinion gear to the existing 40 tooth ring gear and get a 3.08?
#11
If Hollander is accurate, the choices for late '49-'52 on the 8 cylinder with Hydramatic were 39-10, 40-11, 41-12, 42-13, and 40-13. Your choice might depend a bit on the type of terrain you drive and the loads you move. I have a '55 which I drive mostly on flat terrain. It has the 40-13 and can pull a trailer with boat and the A/C running without any distress.
#13
50 olds 88 rear dif ratio
I have a stock 50 olds 88 fastback, What is the differential ratio?. Im trying to figure out what speedo gear to put in the 700R4 that Ross Racing sent me.
#14
I myself would not build a rear end from a early 50's Oldsmobile that had a engine that produced somewhere around 400 HP. besides being a peg leg doubtful it would stand up to the HP should you ever hook up.... Just a thought....Tedd
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