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Re: Power Drive [message #327192 is a reply to message #327191] Sat, 16 December 2017 22:52 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
bwevers is currently offline  bwevers   United States
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Sounds like you have a good set-up.
Most people prefer final drive ratios between 3.50 and 3.70.
The power drive is equivalent to having 3.50.
The 3.21 will bump it up to 3.66 equivalent.

With the 3.07 gears, the carburetor power enrichment circuit
kicks in a lot because of the low manifold vacuum.




Bill Wevers GMC49ers, GMC Western States 1975 Glenbrook - Manny Powerdrive, OneTon 455 F Block, G heads San Jose
 
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