change differential ratio

Yep, when I had my rear end rebuilt 7 or 8 years ago the guy at first had trouble locating a 3.36 ring and pinion set.  I balked a bit and I'm glad I did because I still think it's the best overall ratio for a cruiser that still has its 1:1 top gear original tranny.   The guy ended up finding a 3.36 and I got what I wanted and didn't have to change my speedo drive gear thingy.  

 The 3:36 works good for me. Gas is around 18, but hole shot suffers. I am not interested in smokin tires anyway. If your gonna drive any distance the TREMEC 5 cog will take "MANY" hours in the white line lane to have it pay for itself in gas savings. If your gonna spin around town and play with compeditors then go with the 5 speed. I was discouraged from going with a 3:08, and it was a good decision.

How tough was it to do the removal and install of the rear end?

Several others have recommended the 3.36 over the 3.08.   I am checking that out now.  The cat in the picture is no longer with us.  He was a great cat! 

Thanks for the advice on the 3.36.  I am checking that out with my tech now.  I don't think that I want to try to get the rear end out on my own.  My tech has done a lot of rear end repairs.  He had one on his bench yesterday when I talked to him.

OK, Thanks for the hello!

That LT-1 must have really revved with the 4.11.  Can't imagine that being good on the open road, but damn good for dragging.

Sounds good to me.  I'm getting some price quotes on the 3.36.  Don't know about the gear in the trans for the speed-o.  Will check that out.

I will proly go with the 3.36.  Thanks for the advice.

Your 3.64 1st. gear times the new 3.36 rear gear ratio yields a nice total ratio of 12.23.