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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 06:24 AM
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Good day, I have a rebuilt 82 Bronco.
33x12.5, 302 with dual plane intake and 600 carb.
What gear size for low rpms and good torque?
Dont want a 5/13 would like too drive to work
but would love too pull a tree down
lost and in need of direction!!!!
 
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 06:53 PM
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3.50 is a good all around gear that won't eat gas. 3.73 would be a little better for pulling and torque, which you don't have much of with a 302 and 33 inch tires.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 11:42 PM
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4.10s or 3.73s would be about perfect for your bronco.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 05:15 AM
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I say 3.73s for a 302 with 33s!
 
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