My first choice would be the Chrysler A833 4-speed with the wide-ratio gearset as used in the Slant 6 and 273. 1st gear is 3.09:1, works excellent with tall axles, it even has enough torque multiplication to use an aluminum flywheel and still keep the clutch alive.
Leaving out the tire diameter, the torque to the wheel is simply 1st gear × axle, and if you don't have at least 9 you'll never get your foot off the clutch.
With a 2.20 you need at least a 4.09 axle, 2.52 needs 3.57, etc. but 3.09 with 3.08 axle has stronger take-off power with 9.52 total.
