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Old 10-15-2011, 11:42 AM   #2
dmarty
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Re: Which axle 3.08 or 3.42?

I think I just answered my own question. I should have done the math before my post. If you multiply the trans ratio by the axle ratio you get the overall ratio. The '99 OA ratios are 11.41, 6.06, 3.73, 2.6 (first to fourth) and the '12 with a 3.08 are 12.41, 7.27, 4.71, 3.54, 2.62, 2.06. It looks like the '12 has a little lower first gear, a 5th gear that's equal to the '99 4th gear and an even higher 6th OD. Looks like the 3.08 might actually be pretty similar to my old 3.73 and may be the way to go. So, my new question is how do you like your 3.08 or 3.42? Also has anyone had a 4L60E with a 3.73 and switched to a 6L80E 3.08? Thanks!
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