Re: News and Question

From: bernd@texas.net
Date: Wed Sep 20 2000 - 10:57:23 EDT


Hi Doug,

Don't worry about the mileage with the 3.92:1 gears. I used to have 3.55, then
switched to 3.90, and finally (for performance reasons) 4.10:1. The mileage
barely even suffered from the 3.55 - 3.90 swap but the truck performed MUCH
better.

- Bernd

> Hello All,
>
> I have some news and a question. First, the 2001 Dodge Website is up, I
> optioned out the QC I am ordering this weekend. Before I order my truck, I
> wanted the lists opinion on the rear-end gearing. I tow a 20 ft, 5,000 lb,
> enclosed trailer about 4 weekends a year. I am ordering a loaded QC with
> the 5.9, tow package, and heavy duty service group. I would really prefer
> the 3.55 gears, if possible. Do you all think that I could get by with the
> 3.55's or should I go with the 3.92's? How are the 3.92's in the freeway?
> I am worried that the noise and mileage will suffer greatly with the 3.92's
>
> Thanks,
> Doug Sontag, soon to be DakOwner
>
>
>



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