If the "overdrive" ratio is the same...not that much of a difference. I'm
not sure if the automatic in the newer Daks have a "Lockup" feature but even
then, that won't matter too much at all.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Aaron
Sent: Monday, August 30, 1999 5:36 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: 3.55 vs 3.90 vs 4.10 ATTN Eric K.
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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