Gears
What gears should I go with running 38's? I was thinking a 4.56 or 4.88. I want it to pull like it did before I put 38's on it and I still want be able to go 80 mph.
|
Joe would know best, He runs 37" tires and I'm not sure if he has swapped gearing in it. What gearing do you have now? 3.73? I would think 4.88 is gonna be a bit much but 4.56 should match pretty good to the tire size. What transmission do you have?
|
No more then 4.56's up to about 42" tires...
From stock to 37's I would stick with 3.73's or 4.10's, 37's and 38's 4.30's and then 38's up to 42's 4.56... Its a Diesel, the TQ makes up for any loss due to the bigger tires. And you have limited RPM's to make any power. |
i never got gears for mine (not yet atleast) but the ppl i talked to said if i ran 4.11s with my 37s it would be like stock tires on a 3.73.
|
Gears
Thanks guys I am gonna go with the 4.56 Just wanted to make sure. This is my first diesel to try to decide on gears for.
|
Re: Gears
I think I would go with 4.10s or 4.30s butthats just me. 4.56s just seem like they would be to low.
Sent from my DROIDX |
Originally Posted by Country429
(Post 699589)
Thanks guys I am gonna go with the 4.56 Just wanted to make sure. This is my first diesel to try to decide on gears for.
|
Originally Posted by CSIPSD
(Post 699803)
Your mileage will be crap, just be prepared. When your crusing down the road you will be above 2000 RPM and that kills mileage.
|
Yea I was thinking that it already sucks now. My dad has a97 powerstroke with a 5 speed and 4.10's with stock tires and I think it runs around 2500 at around 70 or 75 but it's pulling what ever you got behind it. That's the way I want mine to pull with 38's on it.
|
i think some 4.10s would do you well, if not 4.30s but thats as steep as i'd dare to go, you can always add more power too :tu:
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:30 AM. |
© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands