Final build.

[MRHP]

I did drill it once when I turned around. Got it going about 10mph and wacked it. Quads opened and it actually broke the tires loose. I let out of it real quick as it was getting silly. So once all is good, it should be fun to drive

Well it SHOULD break the tires loose!

 

[63409impala]

Well it SHOULD break the tires loose!

Contrary to the popular belief of others due to the car having a 2.20 first gear and a 4.56 ring and pinion.

 

[327]

I have a 2.52 first gear and a 3.73 ring and pinion. In my 327.

 

[MRHP]

Contrary to the popular belief of others due to the car having a 2.20 first gear and a 4.56 ring and pinion.

Ummmmm………your car should have absolutely no issue losing traction in the first couple of gears. Wind er up and let er go! Remember, the pedal on the right is the throttle.

 

[63409impala]

Ummmmm………your car should have absolutely no issue losing traction in the first couple of gears. Wind er up and let er go! Remember, the pedal on the right is the throttle.

Yes I know this. Others were saying how bad I was screwing up by having a close ratio Trans with the 2.20 first gear. Personally I think they're a blast to drive. Especially with a tight gear.

 

[MRHP]

While a steeper first gear would be helpful, the low rear gear really helps get it moving. The steep rear gear just hurts you on higher speeds and fuel economy.

 

[63409impala]

While a steeper first gear would be helpful, the low rear gear really helps get it moving. The steep rear gear just hurts you on higher speeds and fuel economy.

With this thing I look at it as smiles per gallon. Not miles per gallon. We only live once. Have fun!

 

[La Hot Rods]

If it happens to be a new clutch you need to give it some break in time before you get on it to much.

 

[Ishiftem]

Contrary to the popular belief of others due to the car having a 2.20 first gear and a 4.56 ring and pinion.

Don’t listen to those people anymore! A close ration box and a 4.56 or 4.88 gear is awesome to drive!

 

[Murphdog]

I understand the being "easy" on it, on a new engine but look at it this way. True story: YEARS ago I built a dirt track engine for a customer. He picked it up about 2:30 in the afternoon as my memory serves me. After loading him I made a trip to town for something. On the way back I meet the customer with the race car headed to the track. That engine went from the stand, to install & start, to WFO in about 4 or 5 hours. That's breaking it in!
Jeff

 

[La Hot Rods]

The lower first gear make's for a weak transmission if it's not built for it.

 

[La Hot Rods]

I understand the being "easy" on it, on a new engine but look at it this way. True story: YEARS ago I built a dirt track for a customer. He picked it up about 2:30 in the afternoon as my memory serves me. After loading him I made a trip to town for something. On the way back I meet the customer with the race car headed to the track. That engine went from the stand, to install & start, to WFO in about 4 or 5 hours. That's breaking it in!
Jeff

I agree Jeff, build it to send it for what ever.

 

[63409impala]

The lower first gear make's for a weak transmission if it's not built for it.

Never knew an m22 was considered weak.

 

[63409impala]

I understand the being "easy" on it, on a new engine but look at it this way. True story: YEARS ago I built a dirt track for a customer. He picked it up about 2:30 in the afternoon as my memory serves me. After loading him I made a trip to town for something. On the way back I meet the customer with the race car headed to the track. That engine went from the stand, to install & start, to WFO in about 4 or 5 hours. That's breaking it in!
Jeff

This is the 6th time this engine has been repaired. So I'm being careful until I know I'm good.

 

[427John]

Yes I know this. Others were saying how bad I was screwing up by having a close ratio Trans with the 2.20 first gear. Personally I think they're a blast to drive. Especially with a tight gear.

I'm guessing the guys that were recommending the wide ratio trans didn't know you had a 4.56 rear gear which is exactly the type of gear ratio the close ratio trans was meant to be used with. Now if you were running a 3.55 or 3.70 or numerically lower gear ratio I would be one of the guys recommending the wide ratio trans.

 

[63409impala]

I'm guessing the guys that were recommending the wide ratio trans didn't know you had a 4.56 rear gear which is exactly the type of gear ratio the close ratio trans was meant to be used with. Now if you were running a 3.55 or 3.70 or numerically lower gear ratio I would be one of the guys recommending the wide ratio trans.

I've been toying with the idea of putting a wide ratio box in it if I change to like a 370 or 3.90 gear

 

[327]

I have a M20 Muncie Wide Ratio in my '62 with a 3.73 rear.

 

[MRHP]

I had a 2.52 Muncie and a 3.36 gear in my 62 many years ago. Had no issues leaving black marks all over town. Torque is the key to success. Get you some!

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

And you post at 4o9 pm...