Limited SLip question...
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From: Newport, WA
I mentioned the 4.10's are better for towing and they are, but I'd rather have my 3.55's than the 4.10's with the power I have now. I wanted 4.10's in stock form, not now. I agree with chase, 3.73's are the ideal gear.
Jose, difference is 4.10's will run about 5-600rpm's more. With 4.10's you'll have less lugging taking off as you get into the power band quicker, but your mileage will suffer with the higher rpm's on the road. With 4.10's you'll "feel" like your truck has more power, since you get into the power band quicker. Generally you'll have more heat with the 3.55's since you'd be running less rpms. 3.73's are a "happy medium" between the two. They will give you +-200 rpm more than the 3.55's. I'd like that, mine is 2040rpms at 75, another couple hundred puts it in the power band better, and would allow for better towing. I just don't want the mileage suffer from 4.10's, 2600rpms wouldn't be soo bad towing, but if empty mileage would drop dramatically
Jose, difference is 4.10's will run about 5-600rpm's more. With 4.10's you'll have less lugging taking off as you get into the power band quicker, but your mileage will suffer with the higher rpm's on the road. With 4.10's you'll "feel" like your truck has more power, since you get into the power band quicker. Generally you'll have more heat with the 3.55's since you'd be running less rpms. 3.73's are a "happy medium" between the two. They will give you +-200 rpm more than the 3.55's. I'd like that, mine is 2040rpms at 75, another couple hundred puts it in the power band better, and would allow for better towing. I just don't want the mileage suffer from 4.10's, 2600rpms wouldn't be soo bad towing, but if empty mileage would drop dramatically
In short, a lower gear ratio (higher number) will give you more grunt when taking off from a dead stop, but also means higher rpm at highway speeds and less mpg.
Like Darin, I think the 3.73 is a good trade-off between take-off power and cruise rpm.
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Hotshot
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From: Thomasville, GA
I was just writing out a list of things I want to get done on my truck and the price of everything is probably going to end up being more than I paid for it. But I'll have a kick-butt truck when I'm done that will last me a LONG time.
Surprisingly nothing on the list was really "performance" stuff. (Except an intercooler). Most was preventative/maint stuff like hydroboost conversion, beefy bumpers, 5 speed swap, etc.
Surprisingly nothing on the list was really "performance" stuff. (Except an intercooler). Most was preventative/maint stuff like hydroboost conversion, beefy bumpers, 5 speed swap, etc.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Spokane, WA
I would love to try this:
Gear Vendors under/overdrive transmissions the most awarded auxiliary transmissions.
About 3 grand though!!!
& you are welcome Glenn
Gear Vendors under/overdrive transmissions the most awarded auxiliary transmissions.
About 3 grand though!!!
& you are welcome Glenn
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Hotshot
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From: Thomasville, GA
I sure will Glenn.
After researching and finding part numbers and everything it's gonna cost me about $400 for all the parts I need. (With a 10% military discount).
That includes:
1. New Steering Box (mine is going bad)
2. New PS Pump (Again, starting to make noise a little)
3. Hydroboost unit (including core charge)
4. Pressure hoses from pump to hydro, and hydro to box
5. Return hoses
6. Amsoil ATF
I figured since some parts are going bad anyways I might as well start with new (or refurbished) parts. Gonna use the stock master cylinder for now, might upgrade to the F-Superduty master cylinder once I get around to disc brakes in the back.
After researching and finding part numbers and everything it's gonna cost me about $400 for all the parts I need. (With a 10% military discount).
That includes:
1. New Steering Box (mine is going bad)
2. New PS Pump (Again, starting to make noise a little)
3. Hydroboost unit (including core charge)
4. Pressure hoses from pump to hydro, and hydro to box
5. Return hoses
6. Amsoil ATF
I figured since some parts are going bad anyways I might as well start with new (or refurbished) parts. Gonna use the stock master cylinder for now, might upgrade to the F-Superduty master cylinder once I get around to disc brakes in the back.
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Hotshot
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From: Thomasville, GA
I would love to try this:
Gear Vendors under/overdrive transmissions the most awarded auxiliary transmissions.
About 3 grand though!!!
& you are welcome Glenn
Gear Vendors under/overdrive transmissions the most awarded auxiliary transmissions.
About 3 grand though!!!
& you are welcome Glenn
Hotshot
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Newport, WA
I would love to try this:
Gear Vendors under/overdrive transmissions the most awarded auxiliary transmissions.
About 3 grand though!!!
& you are welcome Glenn
Gear Vendors under/overdrive transmissions the most awarded auxiliary transmissions.
About 3 grand though!!!
& you are welcome Glenn
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From: Spokane, WA
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From: AZ
Is anybody on there a banker?
Rich, I have a short memory, what's the welcome for? Whatever, I'll take it!!
Thanks Falcon, I really could use hydroboost, stopping this beast is a challenge.
Wow is all I can say Chase, I'm jealous!
Rich, I have a short memory, what's the welcome for? Whatever, I'll take it!!
Thanks Falcon, I really could use hydroboost, stopping this beast is a challenge.
Wow is all I can say Chase, I'm jealous!
Hotshot
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From: Austin, TX
It should be noted on the GV that they can be used between gears for us 5 speed users(anytime over 20 or 30mph, can't remember) and can also be shifted at full throttle. I'm probably going to get one and leave the 3.55's in my truck. 150+mph might be possible. LOL. Cody has one in Rockee and it's awesome to say the least.
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