My1956 Dodge has a (I think) 354 rear end---did any Mopars of that era offer a rear end (322?) that was easier for highway driving? Most of our trips involve open highways and expressways 70+/- mph.
Posted 2020-08-21 6:34 PM (#602373 - in reply to #602370) Subject: RE: 1956 Dodge V8 Powerflite
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Gbreslin - 2020-08-21 1:53 PM
My1956 Dodge has a (I think) 354 rear end---did any Mopars of that era offer a rear end (322?) that was easier for highway driving? Most of our trips involve open highways and expressways 70+/- mph.
Thank you. George Breslin breslingw@gmail.com
George: Sorry to disappoint but your 3.54:1 rear diff is as good as it got for cruising in 1956 (when the roads were slower and 70 mph was insane).
Posted 2020-08-21 7:20 PM (#602377 - in reply to #602370) Subject: Re: 1956 Dodge V8 Powerflite
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Unfortunately, the best option to get a higher gear ratio is to replace the rear axle. A B-body rear is a good replacement, but will require moving the spring pads and replacing the driveshaft.
Posted 2020-08-24 12:48 AM (#602451 - in reply to #602370) Subject: Re: 1956 Dodge V8 Powerflite
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The 8 1/4 " rear was used up to at least 61 in the 6 cylinder dodges and plymouths. I have not tried but the newer ones may interchange with the 55-56 ones and more ratios may be available.
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