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Old 02-15-2014, 01:38 AM   #22
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Re: Finally starting my 5.3 swap!!

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Originally Posted by BR3W CITY View Post
Shouldn't be, just may chance which driveshaft it has and whether or not a carrier bearing was used. (doesn't affect you)

The 3:08 is gonna be a little tall with an overdrive tranny. I'd consider swapping that out to something a bit higher to take advantage on the low end. (it'll be fine on the freeway, but you might notice it takes a bit more work in passing or accel at cruising speeds)
What gears do u think I should run?...I was thinking about running 3.73s but I don't really know much about that. My buddy was telling me the 3.08 gear should help me with fuel economy. Around where I live there's alotta highways but I do want that passing power and all too. Also what tires do u think I should run? I was thinking about going with those radial t/a tires with wider tires in the back. My truck is lowered so I wanna go with shorter tires. It currently has 235/75/15s in the back and tiny 215/60/15s in the front.
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