on the gear set, don't be rediculous, it's not going to get a 2.76 or 2.45 gear
you can get a set of 2.76s for what, $100? and the beauty of the 8.75 is easy gear changes. try it for a while. i have 2.76s in my imperial until i ever get around to installing a 518 and they are great for freeway flying, and with a torquey 493" the car is still pretty quick. a lightweight e-body would only be better.
