gear ratio
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I have a 1996 F 150 4x4 regular cab long box with a 351 W and auto trans.
It has 3.08 gears and I want to tow a car trailer with 4000 # load.
I will not use over drive, but is it still geared to high?
150 mile round trip on fairly flat ground.
It has 3.08 gears and I want to tow a car trailer with 4000 # load.
I will not use over drive, but is it still geared to high?
150 mile round trip on fairly flat ground.
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You will probably be ok, but it is going to be lacking alot of power. Once you get to highway speed you can maintain it but getting there will take a while. If you are going to be making a trip like this often you might want to think about 3.55's or even 3.73's.
Just be careful.
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Just be careful.
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I try to run most every weekend; but sometimes family comes in the way!
I am replacing a 3/4 two wheel drive with 460 and 3.35 gears.
Looking for gas mileage? Really happy with 460 but it runs about 8-9 mpg.
I am replacing a 3/4 two wheel drive with 460 and 3.35 gears.
Looking for gas mileage? Really happy with 460 but it runs about 8-9 mpg.
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