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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 02:44 AM
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Who is running a gear vendor over/under drive system in there V10. If so do you get the 22 to 28% fuel saving. Is it worth the 3 grand?
 
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 02:00 PM
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I seriously doubt an overdrive unit would help a V10. It would be lugging WAY too low in the RPMs.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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yea i think spinning the V10 to low in the power band HURTS the MPG not improve it..

my truck HATES being under 2000RPM, i always have to give it alot more pedal to get the truck to accell. then if im at say 2200RPM or so..

i think the sweet spot for these trucks for both power/MPG is about 22-2400RPM
 
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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If you have 4.33 rear like mine and your going 60-65+ i think it should be fine. I've thought about getting one too.
 
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