A518 vs TF727 RPM/Gear Ratios Chart

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Offline ff6849

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A518 vs TF727 RPM/Gear Ratios Chart
« on: March 30, 2014 - 02:48:24 PM »
I built this chart to compare the A518 to TF727 hope its helpful if your thinking about about the conversion.
 
« Last Edit: March 30, 2014 - 02:49:55 PM by ff6849 »
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915 heads (mild head work, stock bottom end 10/9:1 compression)
A518 2600-2800 Stall
4.10 rear gear
TTI headers with 3' exhaust with  X pipe 
comp XE274H cam
Hughes Roller Rockers
Holley Sniper EFI
Holley Street Dominator intake
MSD ignition




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Re: A518 vs TF727 RPM/Gear Ratios Chart
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2014 - 03:56:10 PM »
Ah Excel, my favorite MS tool.
I'm in the process of the conversion, easy math you can do in your head.

Since the OD reduces the RPMs by ~30%,  just take 10% of your current RPM, multiply by 3, then subtract.

Say you turn 3000rpm now,
10% of 3000 = 300
300 x 3 = 900
3000 - 900 = 2100 rpm

All independent of tire or gear ratio

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Re: A518 vs TF727 RPM/Gear Ratios Chart
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2014 - 11:33:51 PM »
I am too getting ready to install one, I think I am liking the 3.91 with A518 seems to provide the best all around set-up. Your final gear ratio is 2.70, I currently have 2.76 rear gear and like it very much on the highway.
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73 440 Cuda'
915 heads (mild head work, stock bottom end 10/9:1 compression)
A518 2600-2800 Stall
4.10 rear gear
TTI headers with 3' exhaust with  X pipe 
comp XE274H cam
Hughes Roller Rockers
Holley Sniper EFI
Holley Street Dominator intake
MSD ignition

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Re: A518 vs TF727 RPM/Gear Ratios Chart
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2014 - 01:23:32 PM »
I have 3.73s now, wish I would have stayed with the 3.55s
Modern low profile tires are shorter than the old 15 sizes.

I have 275/40/18s in the back, only 26" tall.

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Re: A518 vs TF727 RPM/Gear Ratios Chart
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2014 - 12:44:37 AM »
I'm running the 3.73 gear and it's been great for long cruises with the 518 OD and still has pop off the line.   :burnout:
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