How do i get more gear out of my truck??
04-03-2010, 07:25 AM
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How do i get more gear out of my truck??
I have an 84 Chevy Scottsdale pick up truck that ive been rebuilding. It has a 3 speed manual trans in it. This truck is NOT meant for the highway. If i get over 55mph im turning some serious rpm's. What can i do to change that? Is it as simple as swapping out the ring and pinion? Thanks for any help
04-03-2010, 07:51 AM
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Car: 1988 Camaro
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Re: How do i get more gear out of my truck??
how is this third gen related??
04-03-2010, 09:47 AM
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Car: 1989 C4
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Re: How do i get more gear out of my truck??
I have an 84 Chevy Scottsdale pick up truck that ive been rebuilding. It has a 3 speed manual trans in it. This truck is NOT meant for the highway. If i get over 55mph im turning some serious rpm's. What can i do to change that? Is it as simple as swapping out the ring and pinion? Thanks for any help
Well it just depends on what ya got now. Ive got a 76 short box, 3 speed manual trans and 373's in it. Highway isnt to bad only 3k at 75 mph. Your trans should have a 1:00 final ratio so they only option your would have is an overdrive trans or a different rear end ratio. Most trucks of the smog eara were 3.08 rear axle trucks so if you wanted to step down you can usually pickup a whole axle for $200 no need to mess with a gear swap but I suggest seeing what you have in the truck now before you make any decision.
04-04-2010, 07:59 AM
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Re: How do i get more gear out of my truck??
ok thanks ssc, i'll do that....sorry to waste your time joe, i joined here to get advice on my truck project, not to get smartass answers.
04-04-2010, 09:25 AM
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Re: How do i get more gear out of my truck??
No problem, Seems like like you might be better off @ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/. I have an account there and more then just 67-72 trucks are covered all GM trucks of all years are covered.
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04-04-2010, 05:37 PM
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Re: How do i get more gear out of my truck??
http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/transmission-rearend/ Here is another that you might try.
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