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Originally Posted by KEISLER
Indeed! Check out the complete solution HERE. I've attached a pic also.
Sounds like the Duntov cam is similar to the one used in the 327ci/365HP Corvette '63-67. I had a '65 Vette with this engine, and it liked to run above 3000rpm also. This motor will work exceptionally well with the RS500 deeper first gear. Those engines like to rev and can use the extra torque multiplication the lower first gear provides. That being said, the 2.80 first gear will motivate the car with less torque multiplication, but less drop in the 1-2. If you shift at 6500rpm, you'll be going 40mph with the RS400/500 and 48mph with the RS600.
Check out a really nice gear speed calculator here. Use the ratios to compare the two for your application. |
Thanks! I also have the 327/365 Vette heads. Appreciate the gearing input, most vehicles I've had, including bikes have typically had too low a 1st gear, lighting the tires or running out of rpm too soon, making short-shifting to 2nd the norm. Feathering the clutch a little adds to the experience.
I don't place much emphasis on city driving with the car as I'm in a small town, country roads is where I enjoy it. With 3:55's it could see the taller 1st being a problem, with 3:73's I'm on the edge in your opinion?
Sorry for the jack Ron, hopefully you get some info from the input.
