Re: Cost Axle Ratio Swap

From: Steve (Slow@Primenet.com)
Date: Sun Dec 14 1997 - 04:14:20 EST


On Sat, 13 Dec 1997 23:36:36 -0600, you wrote:

>
>It's a V8. But with the big tires the "effective" ratio is reduced to =
3.21
>with the regular tires. Can see why you burn at 3.92 with regular =
(28")
>tires.=20

        Yes, big tire will effectively reduce your final ratio. The
five speed has an advantange due to the 4.01 first gear, and in low
range, the final reduction ratio is almost 44:1, which excels for low
speed rockcrawling.

        Steve

=09
97' Dakota, CC, 4X4, 5 Speed, all the goodies 'cept anti-lock brakes,
Mud Flaps, spare-tire lock, Step-Shields, EVSII Alarm, Gibson Single
3" Cat-Back,Tow Hooks....



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