I have a 16:1 flaming river box in my challenger. It's a beast when trying to turn from parking spot, it's not for everyone that's for sure. It does change lanes at highway speed with little effort and a flick of the wrist.
If I had to do it again, I would look for a 20:1 box, I think that's what the quick ratio was from the factory. The 16:1 box is kinda for the old corvette"like" lightweight car, small block handling car.
I enjoyed the stock 24:1 box I had on a duster once. But I agree it's too much for performance


1973 challenger
Dana. 4 speed. Low deck.