I have about the same beast w/ 4x4, all the goodies and tow package. I
pull about 15.2 w/ the K&N doing mixed highway/city. Next week the Doug
Thorleys, Gibson, and new paint will be installed. I'll report back then.
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James Bird BirdJD@InternetMCI.com
'97 Dakota CC, V8, 4x4, 5sp, loaded, 500w of serious sound.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Phil Hyde [SMTP:philh@insync.net]
Sent: Friday, July 11, 1997 8:28 PM
To: dakota@ait.fredonia.edu
Subject: Re: Axle Ratio/'97 5.2 4x2: Attn: Mike Ging
DRD892@aol.com wrote:
>
> Good Evening Mike,
>
> The actual mileage difference between the 3.92 and 3.55 ratio will depend
> on several things. Tire size, personal driving habits and weight are
some.
> There are several people on this list that have the 3.55 ratio. They can
> probably tell you what to expect. I would think the mileage difference
> would be 1 to 1 1/2 MPG as an average. I could be wrong. My Dakota
> is rather heavy; '97 Club Cab 5.2 Automatic with most all the goodies.
> Probably weights over 4,000 lbs. with me in it. The 3.92 ratio with
> "SureGrip" moves the beast smartly.
I have the same truck (CC, SLT+, 5.2V8, all the goodies) and the 3.55
gears. I have yet to see over 17mpg highway. I usually average about
250 miles to a tank in the city. I'm taking a rather long trip tommorow
(500 miles) so I'll let you know how I do when I get back.
ttyl,
-- Phil Hyde - Houston, TX. work - ephy@ngccorp.com (M-F 8-5) play - philh@insync.net www - http://www.insync.net/~philh (new and improved!)
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