jrbartlett Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Does anyone know the torque output of a '29 Super 8 engine, and at what RPM?Also, what experience have you guys had with high-speed rear ends or overdrive units with these cars (and at what ratios)?Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 That would be a Fun thing to Find Out. If I ever get mine running I'll try to find a chassis Dyno and Do some Testing. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I don't think I've ever heard of a '29 with highspeed gears in rearend or overdrive. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Actually there was a set of hight speed gears for the 1929 Packard, the ratio being 3.31 to 1. This gear ratio was found in the 1929 626 Speedster only 70 were produced. Other gear ratios that packard offered for 1929 are as follows. 1929 Custom Eight 4.07 to 1 and 4.38 to 1. Standard Eight 4.38 to 1, these ratios were optional for the Standard Eight 4.69 to 1 and 5.08 to 1.John F. Shireman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Have you tried contacting Phil Bray in Michigan. He was making gears for Packards and Lincolns (and some others, too, but I don't know which). I don't know if he still has any available or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dongle Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I think he does. He had one on e-bay this past summer (never sold??) I don't know the contact number, but I think that it was presented previously in this forum (try a search). For some reason $1300 stands out as a cost - but don't hold me to that....Dongle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbirdman Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I recall someone offering 3.65 gears for around $1500 in one of the Packard mags. Phil Bray was offering 4.11 for $1500 which I didn't think offered me that much of a reduction for the cost/trouble.I find that driving at 55-60 in the right hand lane with my 32 903 Packard which I believe has 4.41 works fine. The engine seems be handling that speed OK. If I would modified the car, I would be tempted to go with HS gears. Traffic in Oregon seems to be OK with me going 55-60 and I have no desire to go faster. I've been tempted to pick up those 3.65 for a later installation. Being from the east coast originally I was surprised at how rude the PA and NJ drivers have gotten especially when it comes to tailgating. I was back east for Hershey and had many incidents while driving the speed limit, a car would be up my tail. Worse yet were cars that woud come up to my car while I was in the right lane and get very close and then switch to the passing lane. The question I ask is why do you have to get so close to my car before switching lanes. Clearly very dangerous driving habits. This is not to bash east coast drivers as I have seen my share of idiots in Oregon but it seemed like tailgating is an epidemic in NJ/PA.One comment on Hershey; you guys that live close by are so lucky. What an experience. My feet still are hurting. We have a pretty big swap meet this weekend here in Portland and Hershey has just drained my enthusiasm for this show. Nothing compares to Hershey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Have you tried contacting Phil Bray in Michigan. He was making gears for Packards and Lincolns (and some others, too, but I don't know which). I don't know if he still has any available or not. </div></div> I think it was Phil Bray that had gears for my '37 1502, but I don't think he had any for '29s? But I haven't seen the ones for '37 for sale anywhere recently? It will be a long time before I'm ready to do any expensive performance upgrades to my 645. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> I did order $1,200 worth of tires, tubes and flaps for it last night tho. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 BTW, the 4.38 ratio seems about right for my 626 Sedan. Of course I've Never driven it faster than about 50.mph. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> 50 in that car feels like a 100 in a modern car, to me. I guess it's the Worry Factor that does that. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> It sure handles those steep Hills, around my house, Well. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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