[V8Vairs] Optimal Ratio for a Crown Conversion?

[Ken Hand]

It depends on how the 283 is built. If the engine is built for torque then a 3.08 would work. I'm not sure how the engine was built but the comprimise would be a 3.27 and probably the best all around gear for you. 



Unless someone wants to part with a 3.08 it might be sort of hard to come by.



Keep in mind everyone that this is an aluminum block 283 that was recently rebuilt.



Ken Hand 248-613-8586 

www.corvairmechanic.com


-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Siano <paulsiano at yahoo.com>
To: V-8 Vairs <v8vairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sun, Oct 18, 2009 8:30 pm
Subject: [V8Vairs] Optimal Ratio for a Crown Conversion?



I am curious about which rear end ratio Crown owners have and what ratio they 
hink might be ideal.  I have a 283 cu. in Chevy with a 3:55 and 25.1 inch 
iameter rear tires. Things seem a little "busy."   
Might a 3:27 might be a better choice?  Does anybody have a 3.08?  Is it too 
all? (especially for a relatively small, although very healthy, V-8)
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Paul



      
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