Hi Chopped 40.
What I meant was that going with a lower rear gear ratio would make 1st gear seem useless. What I think is happening is that my 3:36 gears are too tall for the OD at 65mph, not allowing my engine to reach it's powerband. I have to shift back into 4th at the slightest incline. I do plan to add a progressive 2bbl setup from Langdon's. This is a daily driver so I want to keep the mileage. I'd like to put a 250 in eventually but that's down the road. I'm a little tapped out so I need to stick with my 194 for a while.
Martin
