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LDO · 11-07-2011, 12:22 PM

1957 3100 with a 283. Truck will not be used to haul or tow. Just want a reliable cruiser that can ride thru town or jump on the highway without worry.

Current set up is a TH350 with original 57 rear and 3.90 gears.

40-50 MPH = about 2500 RPM so I usually just stay off the interstate and even in town, my gas mileage is suffering.

My question is should I go with a different (6 lug) rear end or keep it and swap out the TH350 for a 700R4.

Would like to hear all opinions and advice.

Thanks in advance.

11-07-2011, 12:22 PM	#1
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,300	Which Way To Go?? 1957 3100 with a 283. Truck will not be used to haul or tow. Just want a reliable cruiser that can ride thru town or jump on the highway without worry. Current set up is a TH350 with original 57 rear and 3.90 gears. 40-50 MPH = about 2500 RPM so I usually just stay off the interstate and even in town, my gas mileage is suffering. My question is should I go with a different (6 lug) rear end or keep it and swap out the TH350 for a 700R4. Would like to hear all opinions and advice. Thanks in advance. __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II



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