<VV> 389 gears

[gw]

Cruising at 3500 isn't a good thing? I'm doing just that with 3.89 gears. Running about 68ish. 

Greg

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> On May 31, 2017, at 6:34 PM, Harry Yarnell (Verizon) via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
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> If I recall, 3500 rpm is 70 mph with a 3.55 rear.
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> Michael via VirtualVairs
> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 3:14 PM
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> You might, but cruising at 65-70 isn't much fun with your engine running
> 3500rpm.
> More cam and carburetor is a better answer. (IMHO)
> 
> Mike
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> ------ Original Message ------
> From: "Matt Nall via VirtualVairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Sent: 5/31/2017 11:41:38 AM
> Subject: Re: <VV> 389 gears
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>> One question, does anyone have experience with 389 gears? I am 
>> presently running 355 gears, but looking for more umph from 45mph to 
>> 60mph.
>> Would
>> 389 gears go in the right direction or not?
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>> Absolutely...  Brings the car to life....  and how often do you get to 
>> go over 90 mph?   Seldom I'm sure!
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>> 
>> Matt Nall
>> Charleston, Oregon
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