i cant remeber the rpms with the 3.23's , i'll get a better number with the 4.30s next time i take it out. but since i still have the vibes with both the 430s and the 323s, wouldnt that eliminate the gears?
Without thinking much, that tells me that IF the 2 ratio's have the same d-shaft rpm then the problem is the d-shaft forward, eliminating the rear end and its compotents