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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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Need some help...have bought a 96 f-250 powerstroke, 6.0, 5-speed manual, 160K miles. When traveling interstate at 75-80 mph, am reving at 26-2700 rpm. What gear sets will bring the rpms down to around 2-2200 rpm? have 4/11 now (i think). Any help is appreciated! Ben
 
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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 11:07 PM
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Ben, Welcome to the FTE- You should probably post your question in the 7.3 Diesel Forum. Good Luck
 
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benjo,

First of all, welcome to FTE.
Check out our Guidelines:
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I moved your thread too!

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Old Sep 6, 2005 | 05:39 AM
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Benjo, 3.73 will put you right there. Yeah, your pushing your truck if you hold that for a long time. It will take it, but forget about fuel mileage. And unless someone swapped engines, you have 7.3, not a 6.0. Hope that helps, and welcom to FTE.

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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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Thanks RubberDuck, I was guessing the 3:73, but needed some confirmation. Also, your right, 7.3, my bad. Thanks again.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 02:30 PM
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70 mph @ 2000 rpm in my truck with 3.55 gears and an automatic. Hope it helps.

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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 02:34 PM
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my 2000 with a 7.3, and auto us just about perfect with the 3.73s I think you would like that setup. Really good comprimise between take off power, and cruising ability.
 
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