2.94 gears with a four speed.

I run a 2.71 rear gear right now (only option available when I put the car together) with an A833OD, 25.6" tall tires and a dual friction Centerforce clutch behind what amounts to a 2000 5.9 with a carburetor. Just to give you a complete picture.

My tires are shorter, but my rear gear is taller. I likely have a deeper first gear than you do (3.09 vs. 2.66?). My motor is a low end truck motor for the most part, but you have a stroked motor and likely make more low end torque than I do. I only reference the style of clutch because the dual friction Centerforce's are supposed to be easier to drive than some others.

In the end, my car drives great. Really please with how easy it moves out and drives. Could it be better? Oh yeah, no doubt. But for what it is, I don't see it being a real issue in drivability.