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Old 06-03-2023, 09:09 AM   #2
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Re: Difference in Hiway RPM-3.73 to 3.42

I don't know the RPM drop and you know that won't be huge. But I do know, or feel, 3.42s are a sweet spot for retaining the grunt of lower gears while giving the best hiway results. 3.42s will be best for final straight drive while also working well with O/D if you go that route later. Lower number ratios are too high for O/D if you ask me
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