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Old 04-19-2011, 01:24 AM   #14
Captainfab
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: 5-speed "deep thoughts..."

With that tall 3.08 gear, and in 5th gear, your little 250 just isn't producing enough torque to accelerate. You would be better off with a 3.73 rear gear. All too many guys think they need a tall rear gear in addition to a OD trans. That combo typically doesn't work out. You need to have your engine to be in it's powerband at your typical cruise speed. It is also more efficient there.
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