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05-11-2013, 05:02 AM
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Gear Ratio Opinions
Ive got 2 different 12 bolt rears. 3.40 and 3.73. Truck has a mild built 350 with 700R4 trans and 295/50/15 rear tires (26" tall). Which gear ratio would be best?
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05-11-2013, 07:43 AM
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Re: Gear Ratio Opinions
With that small a tire 3.40s would be good. They are almost 27" tall, have them on my car...
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05-11-2013, 02:23 PM
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Re: Gear Ratio Opinions
3:73s will make you go fast but use a lil more mpg than the 3:42.
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05-11-2013, 02:40 PM
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Re: Gear Ratio Opinions
3.40 and even then you will be turning too much rpm on the freeway
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05-11-2013, 05:42 PM
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Re: Gear Ratio Opinions
Not with an OD tranny.
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05-11-2013, 05:44 PM
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05-11-2013, 06:47 PM
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Re: Gear Ratio Opinions
I vote for 3.73.
That's what I have in my truck with the overdrive and I love it. K
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05-11-2013, 06:48 PM
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Re: Gear Ratio Opinions
I'd try 3.73's with that wide a tire the extra rpm would not hurt or may help a bit.
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05-11-2013, 11:37 PM
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Re: Gear Ratio Opinions
The few times I have come across these trucks at wrecking yard with an OD trans they all had 3.73 rear ratio.
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05-12-2013, 12:16 AM
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Re: Gear Ratio Opinions
3.73 it is...thanks guys.
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05-12-2013, 12:33 AM
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05-12-2013, 09:37 AM
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Re: Gear Ratio Opinions
It makes no difference in the gear ratio at all...but it may have some effect on how the truck drives/feels. Wider and heavier tire/wheel combinations can put more load on the entire drivetrain, under-powered vehicles will notice this more.
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