Jamie have you contacted Long for a shifter yet or can we use the current 5-speed Hurst unit on the market now? I also like the 1.1 fifth concept like my Richmond with a 3.27 low gear.The 3.54 rear gear with that low gear works pretty well for my 3500# car with the 493 The #2 choice with a 4.10 gear would work well also You need to have a good mechanical advantage to keep the clutch from glazing on the launch.
Gus


64 Plymouth Savoy
493 Indy EZ's by Nick at Compu-Flow
5-Speed Richmond faceplate Liberty box
Dana 60