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#478307 01/30/23 12:39 PM
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For a 1950 car differential, will gear ratios other than 4.11 and 3.55 fit? Can a 3.36 be installed?


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You get most of the engine speed reduction using the 3.55 compared to the 4.11.

The gain between a 3.55 and a 3.36 is only about another 5%.

Based on the 1950 Chevy Specs the engine speed at 60 mph with a 4.11 is 3120 rpm.

That drops to 2700 rpm with a 3.55 rear axle. If you could fit a 3.36 into the 1950 housing the engine speed would be 2550 rpm.

Plus you will definitely notice the decrease in acceleration and performance going up hills with the smaller ratios.

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More informaation liike what kind of engine you have, tire size and type of car would be necessary.


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I assumed a stock drivetrain and 6.70-15 tires.


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Looking at his profile I assume it is a 1937 Master or M.D.

Going back to my 1939. For the last 50 years I attended many meets and in the later years 6 Cylinder tours. This meant a lot of trips on the interstates. My '39 was a Master Deluxe so it had a 4.22 rear end, With the engine being in good condition 60 MPH was a comfortabe crusing speed . In 2001 I changed to the 3.73 ratio which was standard for the 1937-1948 Master cars. Engine speed was reduce about 10% which made all the difference in the world. 65 t0 70 became the norm + bettergas mileage. Power on hills, especialy on hills with 4 passengers in the car suffered and I could not keep up with the 80MPH moderrn cars on the interstates but I believe my spped was the maximum safe speed for a 60 year old car consideing the suspension and brakes are concerned.
If yur present car is a Master with the 3.73 gears you will find that installing the smaller Master Deluxe fan blade will reduce egine noise at higher speeds makining highway speeds more relaxing.

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It's for his '50 convertible. I believe the car has a set of 3.55's in it. 7.10 15 tires...


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