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Re: Rear gear Ratio Opinions/Suggestions
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Originally Posted by jocko
This old era of trucks was never designed with od transmissions in mind and a 3.73 isn't that radical - you could opt to just do nothing - cruise, sit back, and enjoy the fine whine.
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Or think about adding some sound deadening material to the floor, doors, and behind the gas tank, and maybe even under the hood. In my case, I'm less concerned about the revs than the cab noise. And that's with new door seals and no open holes in the firewall.
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Mike
1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes.
1982 C10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350, Vortec heads -- sold
1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it!
1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming.
Retired as a factory automation products salesman.
Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop.
Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!
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