1969 Dart Street/Strip (Re)Build
After some more driving, I figured out that the transmission does drop into first but only at very very low speeds or at a stop. I believe this is attributed to the high stall converter confusing the transmission into thinking it needs to shift quicker. Transmission guy believes there’s an adjustment for that. This car needs 4.30’s or 4.56 gears with the 30” tires for sure. With 3.91’s and 30” tires, it’s a little too much road gear for the cam in this engine. Plus it will kill me at the track. But for just cruising, it would be a great combo!
After some more driving, I figured out that the transmission does drop into first but only at very very low speeds or at a stop. I believe this is attributed to the high stall converter confusing the transmission into thinking it needs to shift quicker. Transmission guy believes there’s an adjustment for that. This car needs 4.30’s or 4.56 gears with the 30” tires for sure. With 3.91’s and 30” tires, it’s a little too much road gear for the cam in this engine. Plus it will kill me at the track. But for just cruising, it would be a great combo!
