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What speedo gear with a C-4 and 3.25's???

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red302

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'68 C-4 trans, 3.25 rear gears, and a 26" tall tire.....What tooth speedometer gear do I need? Thanks for any help.
 

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by my calculations you need an 18 tooth driven gear. this assumes a standard 7 tooth drive gear.
 

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I have the exact same set up as you and the 18 tooth gear is pretty much right on. Be sure to get a new gear clip as well.
 

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would a 3.55's and the rest the same need an 18 also or something different
 

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jb1dsl said:
would a 3.55's and the rest the same need an 18 also or something different
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you would need a 20 tooth driven gear.
 

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Thanks for the replys. I'll try the 18 tooth.
 

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Sorry to dig up an old thread, but what speedo gear do I need for 3.73's?
 
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Mustangs Unlimited has a chart or the equation to figure the gear you need.
 
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