I have the 3.55 with my v6 5spd and it's anything but sluggish. If I had
it
to do over again, though, I would've gone with the 3.92's. As I understand
it, there is very little difference in fuel mileage between the two ratios.
As
for highway RPM's, a couple hundred RPM difference isn't that bad
when you consider how much quicker you can get there. Congrats on your
new Dakota.
Chuck Robbins
'99 Sport v6 5spd 2wd RC
http://www.members.home.com/clrobbins
----- Original Message -----
From: "dugan" <dugan@iland.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2000 6:40 PM
Subject: DML: Which gears for my 00 Dakota 4.7L 4x4? 3.55 or 3.92?!!!
> I just ordered a 2000 Dodge Dakota regular cab sport, 4x4 with 4.7L v8
> and manual transmission. I also got the tire and handling package with
> the 31x10.5 tires. Nobody can seem to give me a straight answer around
> here so I am asking you all. Which gears should I go with? The 3.55 or
> the 3.92 gears? I probably won't be hauling anything with this truck
> but I do want a 4x4 that is as fast as I can get it to be. Will the
> 3.55 gears make it more sluggish? Will the 3.92 gears cause it to have
> a lot higher RPM on the highway at cruising speeds? I know that the
> 3.55 gears allow better gas mileage, but just how much better? I prefer
> a better performing truck than a more economic truck. Please let me
> know what you guys think about the situation and give me your oppinions
> on which will be the best setup. Thanks :) You can email me at
> dugan@iland.net
>
> -Tom Dugan-
>
>
>
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