Rear End Ratio 1950 Chrysler New Yorker

[freemansrodnrat]

Hello, can anybody say to me what axle I have in my car and what is the stock gear ratio in the rear axle. I will get another ratio in the axle but first must know wich is the stock.

Thanks Dirk

[Plymouthy Adams]

possible ratios are listed in the repair manual for your car on the average..as there could be one of several..you will still have to clean the hoghead up and find the actual ratio number stamped on the  assembly..

[55 Fargo]

What transmission? I would guess it is the M6 semi-auto 4 spd, with fluid drive coupler. 8 cylinder Chryslers did come with ratios such as 3.36,3.58,3.91. The 3.36 gears would allow you to cruise 70 mph all day long with that big 8 cyl engine.

How fast are you driving the car, how does it sound?

[Dodgeb4ya]

The std model C49 1950 Chrysler Saratoga and NewYorker "8" rear end ratio is 3.54.

Bob

[freemansrodnrat]

Thank you all for answer, now I have found the 3.54 in a parts book and will show my axle tomorrow. My Chrysler has from stock the fluid drive, but last year I have build in a 46 Plymouth manual 3 speed, and have post in this forum, but can not find it again. The 3 speed works well, and I can drive 65 miles ever, but this is not my favorit to drive on highway, 50-55 miles in town or over the country is ok for me and better more performance in the first gear. This is my problem, have big wheels and a engine with a 2 carb Edmunds intake and last year one axle was brocken in the differential. Now I will buy better axles but do not know is this a 8 3/4 or 8 1/4 in my Chrysler and wich ratio because I will have a little slower ratio. What is a hoghead??

Dirk

[jboymechanic]

"Hoghead" is a slang term for the differential carrier, it may also be called a "pumpkin" or "center section".  Number on the carrier should indicate what size your ring gear is.

[freemansrodnrat]

"Hoghead" is a slang term for the differential carrier, it may also be called a "pumpkin" or "center section".  Number on the carrier should indicate what size your ring gear is.

Aah, I understand, Tanks!!!

[John Reddie]

What shape is your 1936 Studebaker Dictator Coupe in? Can you post a few pictures? That would be great and by the way, your Chrysler looks super.

John R

[55 Fargo]

Either a Mopar 8 1/4 or 8 3/4, with 3.55 gears, might be the ticket.

Did you take out the fluid drive?

Do you now have a regular clutch and 3 speed trans?

My 47 Chrysler has a regular clutch and 3 spd trnas, with 3.73 gears. Stock tired 228 Canadian flat head 6. I kinda wish I had the fluid drive for nostalgia sake, but this was removed by my Uncle, who did not know any better, or maybe he did no better......

[freemansrodnrat]

What shape is your 1936 Studebaker Dictator Coupe in? Can you post a few pictures? That would be great and by the way, your Chrysler looks super.

John R

Thanks John, the Studebaker is waiting for my time, it is the next resto projekt I hope in this summer. I will do a 1956 Studebaker V8 289cui in this 1936 Stude and hope he will look like the last pics from a ready resto

There is only a little rust hole in the panels behind the doors left and right, all the rest is surface rust

 

[Plymouthy Adams]

how can anyone spend the time and effort and put a car in rat rod black..

[freemansrodnrat]

Either a Mopar 8 1/4 or 8 3/4, with 3.55 gears, might be the ticket. Did you take out the fluid drive? Do you now have a regular clutch and 3 speed trans? My 47 Chrysler has a regular clutch and 3 spd trnas, with 3.73 gears. Stock tired 228 Canadian flat head 6. I kinda wish I had the fluid drive for nostalgia sake, but this was removed by my Uncle, who did not know any better, or maybe he did no better......

 

...yes I have take out the fluid drive for a better performance and now I have a regular clutch, 3 speed and bellhousing. I have the fluid drive and its not the problem build it back in the car, I also have another complet fluid drive from my 1949 Chrysler New Yorker parts car and if there where not 5000 or more miles between us, I would give it to you....

[freemansrodnrat]

how can anyone spend the time and effort and put a car in rat rod black..

 

You put a 383 Big Block in a 41` Dodge Coupe.., everybody has his madness    , but here are pics for you

 

[Don Coatney]

how can anyone spend the time and effort and put a car in rat rod black..

Easy, They were out of rat rod red

[55 Fargo]

...yes I have take out the fluid drive for a better performance and now I have a regular clutch, 3 speed and bellhousing. I have the fluid drive and its not the problem build it back in the car, I also have another complet fluid drive from my 1949 Chrysler New Yorker parts car and if there where not 5000 or more miles between us, I would give it to you....

Hi Dirk, I do have  fluid drive bellhousing and coupler, M^ trans too, but really do not have the desire right now to do all the work to swap back.

My car was a Royal model, it possible came with just a fluid coupler and 3 spd trans, like the Dodges, but am happy with the performance enough, a 3  spd OD trans would also bolt right in too......

[Plymouthy Adams]

You put a 383 Big Block in a 41` Dodge Coupe.., everybody has his madness    , but here are pics for you

 

I also put a 440 in a 41 Dodge Military truck with burma road fenders..but it was not in hot rod black..per your pictures I don't see hot rod black there either..