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How much ratio change do you think is needed? Perhaps swapping on a set of smaller diameter wheels and tires will do the trick. It might look funny but then again the skirts might hide it. Put air shocks or air bags on the rear to level it out again- helps with the load, aero, and looks.
When I first got my '59 running after it sat for more than 30 years, I borrowed the far smaller than stock wheels and tires from my Corvair for the drive home and until another set was bought. IIRC they were 13% smaller than stock, or than what I run now which is quite a bit oversize. The difference in available starting torque and responsiveness from just that alone was astonishing!
P.S. I quickly played with a tire size calculator; 15" tires are available that would make the effective rear axle ratio 2.74 vs 2.14; 14" are too if they clear your brakes.
Last edited by Frank Lee; 07-07-2016 at 07:49 PM..
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