Much beter for a manual. Those 5 gears will help a lot when it comes to
a 4.10 and top speed.
Eric
Aaron wrote:
>
> is it better to have a manual and go from 3.55 to 4.10 or an automatic? as
> far as interstate mileage and comfort.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: KURTZ ERIC <erics5.9@home.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Monday, August 30, 1999 8:14 AM
> Subject: Re: DML: 3.55 vs 3.90 vs 4.10 ATTN Eric K.
>
> > You really wont be able to tell that big of a difference from 3.90 to
> > 4.10, not anything that will set off your butt dyno. But you will from
> > 3.55 to 3.90 or 4.10. 3.55 to 4.10 will really change your top end, or
> > atleast the comfort of your top end.
> > Eric
> > Bob Tom wrote:
> > >
> > > Eric. It sounds like you've run with all 3 sets of gears
> > > and personal recommendations for the 3.90 or 4.10. I'm not
> > > into street racing but go to the track and have a goal of
> > > breaking into the 14's even with a high weight factor (4350)
> > > and a power band that up on the rpm scale. What noticeable
> > > difference have you experienced with any of these gear ratios
> > > at the track?
> > >
> > > Current bests on 28" drag radials: 60' 2.10
> > > 1/8 9.815
> > > 1/4 15.375
> > >
> > > I'd also like to hear from any DMLers who have had track experience
> > > with any combination of two of these gear ratios. TIA.
> > >
> > > Bob
> > > Burlington, Ontario
> > >
> > > '97 CC Sport, 5.2L, 3.55, auto., 4x2, flame red
> >
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