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10-23-2013, 02:37 PM

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49 f1 help

Hi guys im Brian and i need help with my 49. I want to get more speed. not looking to hot rod it just want to go down the interstate if i want.The 49 has a 239 flathead and 4 speed. Thanks for any and all help

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Hi guys im Brian and i need help with my 49. I want to get more speed. not looking to hot rod it just want to go down the interstate if i want.The 49 has a 239 flathead and 4 speed. Thanks for any and all help

Welcome Brian!
The best way to get your speed up is to switch to a 9" Ford back end. There is a reference document on the forum that would be a great place to start.

DW

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