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Old 10-13-2019, 10:34 PM   #25
Ultrasummer
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Re: Engine vs Trans vs gearing

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Originally Posted by weim55 View Post
Having done many of these various mix and match vehicle-engine-trans-gear swaps here's what I would do given the facts you put on the table. Keep it simple and have the rear gear swapped to a 3.07 by a shop that specializes in such. I've done the 3.73 to 3.07 change more than a couple times. In a V8 application such as yours that 307 will have plenty of power to cruise that gear on the highway. With the RPMs lower @ 65mph the truck will be MUCH quieter at easier to live with. And your all original truck stays that way, simple and reliable......

Steve weim55 Colorado
I'm liking this keep it simple philosophy. Sounds like a good starting point
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