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Old 08-18-2011, 01:19 AM   #1
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Re: 700R4 Questions

I dumped a TH350 and fulltime transfer case for a 700r4 and NP241 and went from 6-8mpg's to 10-12mpg's... Not a bad investment if you plan on owning the truck for a long time.

*EDIT* - this is all with 4.56's on 35 inch mud terrains... a 2wd will probably show much better gains.
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Old 08-18-2011, 10:27 AM   #2
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Re: 700R4 Questions

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I dumped a TH350 and fulltime transfer case for a 700r4 and NP241 and went from 6-8mpg's to 10-12mpg's... Not a bad investment if you plan on owning the truck for a long time.

*EDIT* - this is all with 4.56's on 35 inch mud terrains... a 2wd will probably show much better gains.
Ya, gas mileage was one of my motivations but cash on hand is unfortunately one of my limitations. Maybe someday I could make the swap. My ultimate goal is to build a sort of pro touring pickup. I want it to be something my wife and I can enjoy. This is sort of off topic but how hard is it to convert a non a/c cab into an a/c cab?
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Old 08-18-2011, 11:05 AM   #3
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Re: 700R4 Questions

visit vintageair.com... They've got some A/C solutions for you.
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