WillTier@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 97-05-02 23:42:44 EDT, you write:
>
> << should I go with
> the 3.55 gear or go up to the 3.90 rear end? Is it worth the extra pull
> off the line for the added decrease in fuel mileage for long trips? >>
>
> No debate as far as I concerned 3.90 and SG. The difference in the gas milage
> is negligable with the OD transmissions and if you are in any type of country
> other than flat deserts then gas milage may actually be better and a lot less
> shifting with the transmission. I am looking at 4:10 gears, of course I do
> not drive it much and am not concerned with the gas mileage that much. I have
> gotten mid 19's on the road cruise set at 65 -70 and the air on, in my 93 2wd
> CC V8 auto and 3.90 SG. I am happy with that and I hate that darn shifting
> back and forth on the high geared ones.
>
> Bill
no significant loss to mpg with 3.9 on the OD or 5th gear ratio
on a518 rear gear is still... 2.84 in 4th...:)
jules
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