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Old Aug 18, 2002 | 04:48 PM
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3.08??

Is a 3.08 gear ratio really that bad? I could give a ***** less about highway speeds but how will it handle on a straight race?

 
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Old Aug 18, 2002 | 06:41 PM
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It is a good highway gear but if you want pulling power or lots of take off from the line you better go a bit higher to a minimum of 3.55
 
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Old Aug 18, 2002 | 06:53 PM
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For even more snap off the line & pulling power, you might want to go with 4.10:1 gears.I had a '93 F-250 4x4 with a 351,and the 4.10:1 gears,and it was a good puller.The only thing about steep cogs is your truck's fuel mileage will go down,but like I said, the 351&4.10s are a good combination,otherwise.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2002 | 10:09 PM
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3.08??

The size of your tires plays a huge roll too. W/ stock tires i'd recommend 3.73s or 4.10s. 3.55s will be marginal with stock tires, nothing finominal. 4.10s will be a little tough on your engine if you drive on the highway a lot. What size tires are you running?

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Old Aug 18, 2002 | 10:53 PM
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