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57 Olds 88 Differential ratio

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Old Jan 11, 2018 | 09:26 PM
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57 Olds 88 Differential ratio

Does anyone know what differential ratio was used in '57 Olds "88" with automatic ?
Old Jan 12, 2018 | 06:04 AM
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The options were 3.08(code 0), 3.23(code 9), 3.42(code 8), and 3.64(code 6)
Old Jan 12, 2018 | 03:27 PM
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There is a number stamped on the forward facing part of the housing on the passenger side. An eight or nine or seven etc. The chassis manual gives the ratios for the stamped number.
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