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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 01:24 PM
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Gearing is an issue because of the low revving torquey nature of the Six.
Especially because of the 1:1 top gear.
Depending on tires, 2:75 or 3.00 is going to be best if you need to travel any distance at 55 or more mph.

These engines don't like to be wound up.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 01:32 PM
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What ArdWrknTrk said X2!
 
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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 02:21 PM
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Thats what I'm looking to do with this also what adapter and carb you plan on going with
Im going with a Holley 500 CFM 2bbl
 
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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ArdWrknTrk
Gearing is an issue because of the low revving torquey nature of the Six.
Especially because of the 1:1 top gear.
Depending on tires, 2:75 or 3.00 is going to be best if you need to travel any distance at 55 or more mph.

These engines don't like to be wound up.
I third that notion! I have 3.08 and my truck does fine on the highway.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ArdWrknTrk
Gearing is an issue because of the low revving torquey nature of the Six.
Especially because of the 1:1 top gear.
Depending on tires, 2:75 or 3.00 is going to be best if you need to travel any distance at 55 or more mph.

These engines don't like to be wound up.
And here I am with 3.50 gears lol. Still does 90 mph though, she's a screamer.
 
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