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LONGHAIR · 04-12-2008, 06:44 PM

What I am saying is that it is very "individual" as to whether it works for you. Ten guys could use the same thing and love it, yet on your truck, nothing. Or it could work for you and not the next guy.

I would still be willing to bet that a lower gear would help you, but it depends on where you do most of your driving and at what speed. In mostly highway and at higher speeds, like a commuter situation, it might be ok. A full-sized truck is not exactly a commuter vehicle though. In lighter highway (55-65) or when loaded, that high gear (2.73) will cause the transmission to shift around looking for the right gear. This is not great for the trans or mileage. Lower gears help you to accelerate with less throttle and can keep the transmission in over-drive at the oppropriate RPM.

04-12-2008, 06:44 PM	#4
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: Carb spacers. pros/cons What I am saying is that it is very "individual" as to whether it works for you. Ten guys could use the same thing and love it, yet on your truck, nothing. Or it could work for you and not the next guy. I would still be willing to bet that a lower gear would help you, but it depends on where you do most of your driving and at what speed. In mostly highway and at higher speeds, like a commuter situation, it might be ok. A full-sized truck is not exactly a commuter vehicle though. In lighter highway (55-65) or when loaded, that high gear (2.73) will cause the transmission to shift around looking for the right gear. This is not great for the trans or mileage. Lower gears help you to accelerate with less throttle and can keep the transmission in over-drive at the oppropriate RPM.