One additional piece of info. I have the stock drive train that came with the car. 2.73 rear end and the Saginaw 3 speed with a 3.11 final 1st gear ratio.
I also have a Saginaw 4 speed with a 2.84 final 1st gear ratio. I don't know which rear end is in the parts car but is is a 350, auto car and would presume it would have a 308.
I intend to drop the 1st gear final ratio to 3.50 for whichever trans ends up in the car. With the 2.73 rear end I should get good highway driving and with the 3.50 1st, stoplight to stoplight performance should be good even if I have the stock engine. I know that will make for a weaker transmission but as mentioned, I don't plan on racing it and not a whole lot trying to break the tires loose.
Cheers,
RJ
