cckw gearing

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cripesamighty3rd
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cckw gearing

Post by cripesamighty3rd »

Hi,, has anyone any thoughts on uping the gearing to give lower rpm but higher mph,,,,
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I wrote a post in here a few years ago on the subject.

The easiest is to but in a Chev xfer (assuming banjo axles)

Next easiest is a 50's 270 or 302 engine which have a higher top end AND a lot more power
Dr Deuce Over 50,000 driven miles in a CCKW
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