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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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<!-- / icon and title --> <!-- message --> <!-- BEGIN TEMPLATE: ad_showthread_firstpost_start --> <!-- END TEMPLATE: ad_showthread_firstpost_start --> I would like to change the gears i have currently. Right now i have a 2.75 rear end and i didn't think i was going to pull my boat out of the water last weekend. If i still want to maintain a good 70mph on the highway and yet pull the boat out of the water what should i go to? I have a C6 with 235/75R15 tires.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 02:30 PM
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Something in the neighborhood of 3.50-3.73's would be a good compromise between a towing/highway gear.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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What engine, and what condition is it in, and how much does the boat weigh? Also remember your fuel mielage will also change, so I would think something around a 3:25 would be a good compromise.
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