Re: overdrive

[Brian Schwirzbin <slacker@domain.elided>]

Tom Mandera wrote:
> How about asking someone with a 1980 Scout II with 2.72 gears how
> awesome the mileage is?

I've got 2.72's along w/ a 304, 727, 33" tires and its like a 2 speed w/
overdrive.  I can do 65mph and just be hitting 3000rpm...in 2nd.  I
think I've done 100mph (speedo only goes to 85) and not even hit
3000rpm.  In my opinion 3.07's or 3.31's would be better 'cause w/ these
things you lose speed just going up an overpass, they're too tall.  Or
perhaps a 392 would work better w/ them.  I think I'm going to be
swapping these out soon for 3.54's or 3.73's so if anyone is looking for
a set, let me know.    

> I've all but given up the dream of an OD.. gear it a little tall, and
> run lower transfer cases.. maybe 3.54 gears and 33s.. or something.

Thats what I'm looking to do.