1937 rear end ratios
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Why are the rear gear ratios so high on the 37 Packards? I assuming because the speed limits weren't as high as they are today? My 138CD says 4.54. That rivals some drag cars in something with barely 130ish hp!
Posted on: 2016/3/13 19:57
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1937 Packard 138-CD Deluxe Touring Limousine
Maroon/Black 1090-1021 [url=https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/registry/View.php?ID=232]1955 Packard |
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Re: 1937 rear end ratios
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BDC is right on target, and adding to that was the fact that in 1937 much of more rural areas had less than 50% paved roads. Packard's ratios were very much in line with other large and heavy cars of the era. Though both higher and lower were available my '34 has the pretty much standard 4.69 though that is somewhat mitigated by larger (17") tire diameter.
Posted on: 2016/3/13 22:38
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