Which gear ratio to run?

[CyaNide]

I'm going to order my gears for my shoebox and not sure which gears to get. I am thinking 3.25 or 3.40. Mild 302 with a t5 and 26-3/4" tires. I want just a cruiser, so off the line is not critical. I figured I could find some kind of calculator online. What would you guys pick?

CN

[Probie]

[91CoupeMike]

What rear end is this? With those tires, I would suggest 3.73s.

[CyaNide]

8" from a maverick

CN

[CyaNide]

This is only going to be a cruiser. No track use. I want to drive it out of town for shows, so I think a taller gear would be better. Was also thinking 3.55.

CN

[Baron Von Crowder]

This is only going to be a cruiser. No track use. I want to drive it out of town for shows, so I think a taller gear would be better. Was also thinking 3.55.

CN

Good choice.

[greenbullitt]

i would like a .55 or close for your usage

[Chas_svo]

i would like a .55 or close for your usage

Agreed

[Mike]

x5 in the .55

[Exile]

Another vote for 3:55.

[greenbullitt]

order a motive gear set for it, who's setting it up?

[Baba Ganoush]

3.55 in my '66 coupe with a 302/8"/ t-5.

[CyaNide]

order a motive gear set for it, who's setting it up?

Give me a good deal and I will let you. I also need a posi for it. It has a peg leg in it now.

CN

[46Tbird]

Anything from a 3.23 to a 3.55 would be appropriate. Any more would be for drag racing and wouldn't be a lot of fun on the road, and might keep the secondaries tipped open at speed. Anything less would feel lazy, and if you have a mild cam, might keep it chugging along in overdrive.

[Smashmix]

Are 373 gears a general all around gear or would 355's be a better choice