Big Brakes or new posi/gears? tough one... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pcmcobra · 12-13-2008, 09:15 PM

Since my 6.0 swap, I have put a couple hundred miles on the truck. Runs great, a little doggy off the line due to stock 2.73 gears ;(
Been doing some research on getting new posi unit and 3.73 gears in the 10 bolt. Should be fine I won't take truck to track or anything, just some john force burnouts here and there, lol
I know the new gears will wake up my truck.
On the other hand, those big brake kits from mc gaughys have had me mesmerized since they came out.
Give me your opinions on what I should do next, big brakes or new rear?
Either way, one will have to wait until at least late summer, if not next xmas.
Help me choose!

Restrorob · 12-13-2008, 10:09 PM

Well,

That's a tough call, With more go (gears) you need more whoa (brakes)

cochino12 · 12-13-2008, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcmcobra

Since my 6.0 swap, I have put a couple hundred miles on the truck. Runs great, a little doggy off the line due to stock 2.73 gears ;(
Been doing some research on getting new posi unit and 3.73 gears in the 10 bolt. Should be fine I won't take truck to track or anything, just some john force burnouts here and there, lol
I know the new gears will wake up my truck.
On the other hand, those big brake kits from mc gaughys have had me mesmerized since they came out.
Give me your opinions on what I should do next, big brakes or new rear?
Either way, one will have to wait until at least late summer, if not next xmas.
Help me choose!

gears/posi

pcmcobra · 12-13-2008, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cochino12

gears/posi

I have been leaning that way.
Must resist clicking "buy" button...

sailed2japan · 12-13-2008, 11:42 PM

Get the gears, but just remember the 2 second rule. Besides these trucks came with a good brakes to begin with. it's not like you're rolling arpound with 4 wheel drums.

1984 swb chevy · 12-14-2008, 12:32 AM

I say get the grears. The truck will run better with them.

AceX · 12-14-2008, 12:59 AM

Gears and good pads. Best of both.

gchemist · 12-14-2008, 02:53 AM

Caddy or Lincoln rear disc setup. 5X5 bolt pattern. Same track as the front width. Nice gears already installed!!

HOGDADDY · 12-23-2008, 12:39 AM

I agree with Adam gears and posi ( I like Eaton posi personally). My truck will roast tires with this set-up. The low first gear of 700r4 don't hurt none either.

Pyrotechnic · 12-23-2008, 06:18 AM

Get the gears. I imagine you would pick up some gas mileage being that the truck will actually be geared correctly. Right now you are lugging off the line. 700R4 trucks do OK off the line with less than ideal rear end gears because of the 3.06 first gear, but the 4L80E with it's 2.48 first gear is going to have a tougher time.

For the brakes, get the HD brake booster if you don't already have one. I swapped a light duty one out for the HD model and it seemed to require a lot less pedal effort, but your mileage may vary.

12-13-2008, 09:15 PM	#1
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Big Brakes or new posi/gears? tough one... Since my 6.0 swap, I have put a couple hundred miles on the truck. Runs great, a little doggy off the line due to stock 2.73 gears ;( Been doing some research on getting new posi unit and 3.73 gears in the 10 bolt. Should be fine I won't take truck to track or anything, just some john force burnouts here and there, lol I know the new gears will wake up my truck. On the other hand, those big brake kits from mc gaughys have had me mesmerized since they came out. Give me your opinions on what I should do next, big brakes or new rear? Either way, one will have to wait until at least late summer, if not next xmas. Help me choose! __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

12-13-2008, 10:09 PM	#2
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Big Brakes or new posi/gears? tough one... Well, That's a tough call, With more go (gears) you need more whoa (brakes) __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

12-13-2008, 11:42 PM	#5
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: Big Brakes or new posi/gears? tough one... Get the gears, but just remember the 2 second rule. Besides these trucks came with a good brakes to begin with. it's not like you're rolling arpound with 4 wheel drums. __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR

12-14-2008, 12:32 AM	#6
1984 swb chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 466	Re: Big Brakes or new posi/gears? tough one... I say get the grears. The truck will run better with them.

12-14-2008, 12:59 AM	#7
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Big Brakes or new posi/gears? tough one... Gears and good pads. Best of both. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

12-14-2008, 02:53 AM	#8
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Big Brakes or new posi/gears? tough one... Caddy or Lincoln rear disc setup. 5X5 bolt pattern. Same track as the front width. Nice gears already installed!! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

12-23-2008, 12:39 AM	#9
HOGDADDY Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 661	Re: Big Brakes or new posi/gears? tough one... I agree with Adam gears and posi ( I like Eaton posi personally). My truck will roast tires with this set-up. The low first gear of 700r4 don't hurt none either.

12-23-2008, 06:18 AM	#10
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Big Brakes or new posi/gears? tough one... Get the gears. I imagine you would pick up some gas mileage being that the truck will actually be geared correctly. Right now you are lugging off the line. 700R4 trucks do OK off the line with less than ideal rear end gears because of the 3.06 first gear, but the 4L80E with it's 2.48 first gear is going to have a tougher time. For the brakes, get the HD brake booster if you don't already have one. I swapped a light duty one out for the HD model and it seemed to require a lot less pedal effort, but your mileage may vary. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande Last edited by Pyrotechnic; 12-23-2008 at 06:25 AM.

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