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Mar 18, 2002 | 11:06 PM

cajunbronco

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Mar 21, 2002 | 04:55 AM

Organdonor

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I have a 94 XLT With a 302ci, a Flow Master exaust a hyperchip, headers, and a K&n filter. I do alot of towing locally(no more than 5 hour drive), I also have a 14' enclosed trailer that I use to haul my quads. On slight hills I have to shift out of overdrive to pull the hill due to my 31" tires (even with out my trailer). Will I benifit from gearing down for more pulling power? Or is this a waste of money? Also I'm planind a trip to Vegas this summer, will the 302 be ok on that long of a trip pulling a trailer?
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Mar 21, 2002 | 09:30 AM

honney

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>Will I benifit from gearing down for more pulling power? Or is this >a waste of money?

I'd go 4.10s personally.

> Also I'm planind a trip to Vegas this summer, will the 302 be ok on >that long of a trip pulling a trailer?

Don't see why not!

Mar 21, 2002 | 02:45 PM

Organdonor

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Mar 21, 2002 | 03:44 PM

scootin

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If you don't have the tow package that came w. some broncos, you might want to think about a tranny cooler! Just an idea...

Mar 21, 2002 | 05:18 PM

MoabTamer

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On slight hills I have to shift out of overdrive to pull the hill

You're going to have to shift out of OD no matter what you do to it. OD is simply too high of a gear ratio to tow in. If you check your owners manual I bet it will tell you not to tow in OD.

Mar 21, 2002 | 05:38 PM

beratte

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Organ Donor, just a thought, make sure you have the right speedometer constant programmed in with your 31's. It will help with your tranny shift points.