1980 f-150-need advice on gearing and other ways to make quicker

[uneasyrider]

I have a 1980 ford f-150 with a transplanted 460,auto trani,stock rims and tires,hurst ratchet shifter,line lock,monster tach,race seats,I need advice on how to do rear end gears,what gears to use,and any other advice,I have to put in a flywheel and replace all the brake lines,then I can get some numbers,I have not even driven this truck yet,thanks

[FATHERFORD]

Originally Posted by uneasyrider

I have a 1980 ford f-150 with a transplanted 460,auto trani,stock rims and tires,hurst ratchet shifter,line lock,monster tach,race seats,I need advice on how to do rear end gears,what gears to use,and any other advice,I have to put in a flywheel and replace all the brake lines,then I can get some numbers,I have not even driven this truck yet,thanks

I had 3.55's with my 87 f150 with a 460/c6 combo. Was alot of fun.

[quiktruk]

I have a 1988 f150 and put 4.30 gears in with a minispool. Its alot of fun to drive on the street and works well at the track but isnt highway worthy.