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Longhorn Man · 10-06-2010, 09:53 PM

You need to figure what gearing you have.
Off the top of my head, I can't remember if that would be a 4.10 or a 4.56 gear. if it is a dual rear wheel truck, it's a 5.13.
I would seriously consider getting a later model 14 bolt rear with a 3.73 or so gear ratio. The engine can pull plenty. And most likely, you aren't even hauling/pulling the major weight the truck was built for anyways.
A smaller engine would help, but not as much as better gearing. Regardless of the engine, you'll still be reving 3000+ RPMs on the road, and still getting passed by socker moms left and right.

10-06-2010, 09:53 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Another V8 question You need to figure what gearing you have. Off the top of my head, I can't remember if that would be a 4.10 or a 4.56 gear. if it is a dual rear wheel truck, it's a 5.13. I would seriously consider getting a later model 14 bolt rear with a 3.73 or so gear ratio. The engine can pull plenty. And most likely, you aren't even hauling/pulling the major weight the truck was built for anyways. A smaller engine would help, but not as much as better gearing. Regardless of the engine, you'll still be reving 3000+ RPMs on the road, and still getting passed by socker moms left and right.