Gear ratio with 8 speed auto

[junkyard]

I am installing a 8HP70 in my 73 with the 392. Question is what rear ratio should I run in the rear. I want it to be plenty spirited for stop light challenges but not pegging the tack on a 60 M.P.H. cruise.

 

[scar426]

I am installing a 8HP70 in my 73 with the 392. Question is what rear ratio should I run in the rear. I want it to be plenty spirited for stop light challenges but not pegging the tack on a 60 M.P.H. cruise.

Stock for a Scat Pack Challenger is 3.90, so.......

 

[Challenger RTA]

What do you have?

 

[junkyard]

Stock for a Scat Pack Challenger is 3.90, so.......

I'm pretty sure mine is a 3.09. Manuals have the 3.90.

 

[junkyard]

What do you have?

The current diff is 3.23 I think and is open. I want a complete third member with posi.

 

[Challenger RTA]

Run it see if you like the ratio,then change it.it will give you an idea.Do you know the high gear of transmission?

 

[junkyard]

8th gear is like 0.6667 ratio.

 

[Challenger RTA]

I would say 3.90 or 3.55. Find out what 1st gear is use a speed gear and tire calculator find what you want.

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[SFEbody]

i have the 8HP70 in mine and they recommend 3.23 so i have a Suregrip with that gear set up. runs smooth

 

[junkyard]

i have the 8HP70 in mine and they recommend 3.23 so i have a Suregrip with that gear set up. runs smooth

Cool. Thanks

 

[Woods4291]

I have 3.55 with a 28 inch tire 275/60/15. I run 2200 rpm at 75 which is perfect

 

[junkyard]

Thank you Woods. I actually ordered a 3.55 third member a couple weeks ago. I think that will be best for me as well.

 

[Buckminster]

I am installing a 8HP70 in my 73 with the 392. Question is what rear ratio should I run in the rear. I want it to be plenty spirited for stop light challenges but not pegging the tack on a 60 M.P.H. cruise.

I'm assuming you have an 8 3/4 rearend, but if not, please elaborate. If you do have an 8 3/4 how did you handle the driveshaft?

 

[SFEbody]

I do have 8 3/4 Suregrip. I went to Driveshaft Pros, they custom made a shaft with a slip joint and the proper connections on both the 8HP70 and the rear end. I think it was about $700

 

[Buckminster]

I do have 8 3/4 Suregrip. I went to Driveshaft Pros, they custom made a shaft with a slip joint and the proper connections on both the 8HP70 and the rear end. I think it was about $700

Thank you! I have been scouring the forum looking for driveshaft solutions and i've had trouble finding much discussion on the topic.

 

[SFEbody]

They are a franchise in California only I think. I can ask some friends in St Charles County if you need some sources. I used to live there. DriveshaftPro // Driveshaft Repair in Southern California

 

[Buckminster]

They are a franchise in California only I think. I can ask some friends in St Charles County if you need some sources. I used to live there. DriveshaftPro // Driveshaft Repair in Southern California

I'm sure there are driveshaft places in St. Louis, just haven't looked yet. If you do know someone, that would be very helpful and much appreciated. Happy New Year!

 

[1moretoy]

Stock for a Scat Pack Challenger is 3.90, so.......

In a manual, not an auto

 

[ItsJustMe]

They are a franchise in California only I think. I can ask some friends in St Charles County if you need some sources. I used to live there. DriveshaftPro // Driveshaft Repair in Southern California

That has to be the best website I have ever seen! Thanks for that. They will get my business for sure.