I am building an '81 Malibu for drag only. It has a Ford 8.8 rear end from a fox body mustang under it. I've been running a 26 x 8.5 Slick with 4.10 gears in it but we are swapping from a TH350 to a Powerglide transmission and knew we likely going to have to change gear ratios anyway. I'm also looking at changing tire size wile I'm at it. So here's my question: What tire would you run and with what gear ratio?
Here is a little more info on the car if needed: 355 SBC Pump gas with Double Hump Heads, 490 lift comp cam, Edelbrock 600 carburetor, HEI Distributor.
I was shifting at 5500 RPM with the TH350, I'm not sure how the Powerglide will turn out, I've never driven a car with a Glide in it (take it easy on me, I'm only 21). I really don't think I need to push my engine over 6000. Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer.
-Kyle Baskins
Here is a little more info on the car if needed: 355 SBC Pump gas with Double Hump Heads, 490 lift comp cam, Edelbrock 600 carburetor, HEI Distributor.
I was shifting at 5500 RPM with the TH350, I'm not sure how the Powerglide will turn out, I've never driven a car with a Glide in it (take it easy on me, I'm only 21). I really don't think I need to push my engine over 6000. Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer.
-Kyle Baskins