Most manufacturers warn against using overdrive while towing.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greig, Doug" <douggr@hazelett.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2000 2:24 PM
Subject: DML: RE: VIVA LA V6
I have the 3.92 w/ Suregrip. I'm sure if I was to pull a boat/ trailer, and
I shut off the OD, I could pull it all day long with no problem. The problem
I have is at lower rpm's going down the highway and I push down on the go
peddle, not slamming it down, just a gradual push, the truck reacts very
sluggishly. Now, if I romp on it, it downshifts like a mother, and sounds
really good, but it still doesn't seem to haul like I imagined it would. I
really need to get to a dyno or use the g-tech. I think I may have made the
truck sound faster, but go slower.
- Doug Greig
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kenneth Berntsen [SMTP:kenneth@berntsen.cc]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2000 3:22 PM
> To: 'Greig, Doug '
> Subject: RE: VIVA LA V6
>
> Hey Greig
>
> Was just curious what rear ratio you've got.
>
> I've got a Gen II with the 3.21 and I'm considering switching out to the
> 3.55 with a RightLocker so my 6 can pull the boat a little better.
>
> Thanks
> Kenneth
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Greig, Doug
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Sent: 8/8/00 9:47 AM
> Subject: DML: VIVA LA V6
>
> Hey All!
>
> I went down to Wayne NJ, and than back up to Lake George NY this
> weekend.
> Doing 75-80 with cruise, air, bed loaded, two kids and my wife, I got 21
> MPG!!!!
> WOOOHOOO! Needless to say I was happy. Although, I think I'm going to
> need
> to get the free flow exhaust and headers. She felt sluggish above 60. I
> thought she should've pulled a bit better than she did. Maybe that V8 TB
> is
> a bit TOO big for the sixer. We'll see what happens after I work on the
> exhaust system, and the eRam for the intake. Perhaps a supercharger will
> fix
> this? Everyone at work says the easiest fix would be to sell the truck
> and
> buy a V8. BLASPHAMY I SAY!!!! Don't get me wrong, V8 Daks kick a$$, but
> I
> started with this six, and I plan on staying with her till either she
> (or my
> wallet) is maxed out!!!
>
> VIVA LA V6
>
> Doug Greig
> Winooski VT
> 98 CC 4X4 V6 Sport
> Quick D Intake
> Mod'd V8 TB
> Accel Coil/Wires
>
>
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