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nail pounder · 04-10-2018, 03:41 PM

Totally doable, but even with the 4 speed aren't you still a 1:1 ratio in 4th gear and running at high rpm's? Or are you just thinking the V8 can handle the abuse better?

04-10-2018, 03:41 PM	#4
nail pounder Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Fallbrook CA Posts: 453	Re: 58 engine swap, six to eight... Totally doable, but even with the 4 speed aren't you still a 1:1 ratio in 4th gear and running at high rpm's? Or are you just thinking the V8 can handle the abuse better?