Gear Ratio ???

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Originally Posted by ECU PIRATE

Good to know. I guess for an 82' model year, the rear end ratio would be the same? What would be your recommendations for a lowered 82' (4/6 drop) with a 350 and a Muncie M20 4 spd. tranny?

1) Yes, 82 appears to be identical to 81 gear wise.


NOTE: i'm not really that good with drivetrain combos so.....

2) As far as recommendations i'm struggling with that myself because i want to tow about no more than 5000lbs but only occasionally so this right there means i don't want to go too low because i'll spend most of the time commuting not towing. But i can't go too high because trying to tow 5000lbs with 2.56 would put too much strain on the engine if i use a "smaller" engine i'm thinking.

On top of that to confuse the issue further i'm not sure if i want to use a 383/400 really good for towing not so good on gas. Or a 6.2 diesel or 305 better on mpg, but less power.

What are you planning on using your truck for? The other thing, i'm thinking is 4th gear on a muncieM20 1:1? And what ratios are the first 3 gears?