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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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gear ratio?

Does anyone know the best gear ratio for a 98 F-150 4.6 with BF 33's? Looking to pick up somemore low end and wondering which way to go. Thanks.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2004 | 08:33 AM
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Somewhere around 3.70's
 
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Old Nov 6, 2004 | 01:01 PM
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Since the 4.6 likes to rev so high and develops it's power at higher rpms, I would go with at least 4.10's, and lean to 4.30's if you offroad with it or live in an area with alot of hills. I run 4.56's with my 33's because I haul a camper and pull a trailer and the 351 in my F350 needed some gearing help to get the job done. Since you likely have overdrive, there isn't much reason not to have the lower (numerically higher) ratio gears. The overdrive gear will take care of freeway cruising rpms so still get good mileage at reasonable highway speeds.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2004 | 01:15 PM
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Thanks, thats a big help.Just out of curiosity do you know what the stock ratio is?
 
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Old Nov 6, 2004 | 03:00 PM
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Probably 3.55s stock, check the door jamb and match the code to our web site door sticker translator.

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what site?
 
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Old Nov 6, 2004 | 03:30 PM
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Thanks kspilkinton they are 3.55's. So 4.10's would probably be perfect. Thanks guys.
 
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