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piecesparts · 12-02-2005, 11:14 PM

The OD is a better choice over taller gears, because the mix is better in the long run. You can use the gears below the OD to get you into and out of trouble on a regular basis and then you can go on the highway and drive away with a lower RPM.

12-02-2005, 11:14 PM	#9
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: What would give better mpg? Taller gears or OD? The OD is a better choice over taller gears, because the mix is better in the long run. You can use the gears below the OD to get you into and out of trouble on a regular basis and then you can go on the highway and drive away with a lower RPM.