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Old 06-09-2012, 02:47 PM
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94 ranger 4.0 gear ratio options

Im wanting to get more power out of my 94 auto supercab but I dont wanna kill mpg it has 3.08 gears I was thinking swap to 3.55 to keep mpg would there be noticeable power difference?
 
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Old 06-09-2012, 03:09 PM
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What motor do you have? 3.55 is the highest I would use. My 3.0L's are the same combo as you but have the 3.73 gear. Can get average of 20+ on the interstate and have nice power. Why Ford ever put the 3.08 gears in a Ranger.
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I have 4.0 and 4speed auto
 
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Im lookin to get better accleration and towing power would 3.55 help I swithed from the 225/14 to 235/75/15 thats when I noticed power loss
 
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Problably be a lot better going to at least a 3.73 gear with them tires, especially for towing.
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How bad will mpg suffer with 3.73
 
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You want to keep the RPM below 2400 with the 4.0 to keep any real gas mileage.

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