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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: The_New_Guy on January 24, 2015, 11:25:28 am
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Hey guys, I'm new here so I have a 1985 chevy truck with a granny gear 4speed. I'm headed to college soon so due to circumstances I'll be taking her on a close to 2 hour drive. And the truck is for sure not geared for that. Cause 70mph is about 3,000 rpm. I was wondering what gear recommendations y'all would have. Thanks!
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Depends on tire size,#.08 with 28 inch tires put my 78 at about 2600 at 70
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I just have stock size 16 inch tall tires
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So its a 3\4 or 1 ton.if so at that rpm probably has 4.10 in it
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2 hour drive becomes 2.5 hour drive at 55 mph. More time to enjoy the scenery and a whole lot cheaper than a gear swap. My $.02
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It has 4.33's by the original parts identification in the truck. And the truck does decent running at 65mph
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It has 4.33's by the original parts identification in the truck. And the truck does decent running at 65mph
Interesting, never heard of that ratio. You sure?
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4.56 is the largest gear ratio you could get in 1985 and it was 3/4T or 1T only. How did you derive at 4.33? the ratio lower than 4.56 is 4.10.
We need more information on the truck to give a recommendation though
What axle? if it is 16's it has to be 3/4T up, so what tire size, what engine and what it the normal use?
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Taller tires are always cheaper than a gear swap
Or just drive slower on your trip
Never seen 4.33
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