Originally Posted By dogdays
So you have a 2.87 First gear. For years I have used an overall ratio of 10:1 for the First gear, as a calculation goal. 10 / 2.87 = 3.48.


This is good advice. Multiply the trans ratio and the rear ratio. Take the tire height into consideratio and make a choice.

Too low of a 1st gear is like having a truck with bull low.


69 Super Bee, 93 Mustang LX, 04 Allure Super