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05-29-2016, 10:55 PM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Central Massachusetts
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Gear ratio speed question
Got a quick gear ratio question.
I have a '61 GMC 5000 with a NP540 trans (direct drive in 5th) and split rear. 9.00-20 tires. Right now I top out at 35-40ishmph, 30mph cruising comfortably. My gears in the differential are 6.50HI and 9.04LOW. Is this speed about right for what I have in my truck? Anyone have one similar? I realize it's old and all but it would be great to get at least 45mph, but I think that's going to take some serious gear changing to do. Any help would be appreciated.... |
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06-04-2016, 11:59 PM
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Location: WV
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Re: Gear ratio speed question
Jake, check your 2 speed. Sounds like it's in low range.
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06-05-2016, 09:29 PM
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Re: Gear ratio speed question
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06-06-2016, 09:49 AM
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Re: Gear ratio speed question
I would have to agree....I have a '75. 7500 (two of them actually) with 9.00x20's and 5 speeds... .One with the 6.xx or 8.xx two speed one with and undetermined single speed axle and the top out around 48- 50 mph .....Though both of mine are Detroit powered and tact out at 2800....slower than that would almost HAVE to be either "low range" or truely "deep" rear end gearing.
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