Alright Vic, I gotta ask, what's the comment mean? Too much gear?
I think it's a little much but, at 131.5 MPH, you are probably less than 7200 RPM. I know Bill Hart runs the same tire and gear and Lonnie used to run 4.88's with 32" tire.
I guess I really can't point any fingers in the tire/gear department.
You definetly won't need the 2:74 1st gear! I don't.