Re: Hill climbing with standard eight?

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2017/6/16 19:05:01

Based on your description of hill climbing as compared to my '34 with essentially the same engine, I'd question if you have a high speed rear axle? The smaller Eights with high speed axles can be real dogs on hills.

My '34 has the stock 4.69 and I climb all but the steepest hills in high gear. Obviously the price I pay for that performance is a lower comfortable sustained highway speed.

So, what's your rear axle ratio, and what body style or weight?