What gear ratio should i put in my MOSER 9"?

Question

I have a 1971 cutlass (3515lb). I have moser 9inch housing and planing to put a Detroit locker 35 spline, my car have 850 hp on the flywheel. It will be used mostly for drag but i will still want to crouse on 65mph on the highway. Need help with the gear ratio what is the best of both world but more to the drag side.

Answer 1

A gear in the low to mid three's should be fine.

Answer 2

Depends on the transmission.  Is it a 4 or 5 speed manual, turbo or powerglide automatic????  You would be able to put more gear in with a stick, less with turbo, and very little with a powerglide???