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Old 10-07-2016, 09:40 AM   #23
Desert185
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Re: Most important options for new 350 or 3500

I agree.

I have 3.55 gears with a six speed manual. The tire size equation yields a comparable 3.42 rear. My engine is putting out more torque than stock (~650#). If 6th (OD) is too high a gearing, I just shift to 5th (1:1) and the truck does well. I'm my own tow/haul mode.

Starting out isn't an issue with the "granny" 1st gear. Unloaded, 2nd is 1st and 6th yields a nice, fuel mileage enhancing RPM.
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