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VettenGoat: In my opinion, especially with a 421, I would get a "year correct" rear end for your car and run a 3.23 gear or a 3.36 gear. A 3.55 gear with a 421 would sure be great around town, but you'll be wound out on the freeway, looking at shorter engine life, higher engine temps, more road noise, and less fuel economy. The 421 has enough torque to run a really long legged gear like a 2.93 or a 3.08 and still not be able to hook up! I would suggest going for a ride or driving a 3.73 or 3.55 geared car and see how you like it. With me, it was great when I was 19, but now, I like to get in the car and GO SOMEWHERE!!! As for 5.13 gears, Yeah, I saw a guy in a white '67 Camaro one day waaay back when pull the front wheels up about 18 inches out af a stoplight on San Leandro Blvd. Needless to say, I didn't even race THAT Chevy!!!!
Jeff
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