12-06-2015, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by bcredliner
Going to shorter gears. Taller gears would be going from 3.90 to 3.36. Yes factory gear ratio is 3.90 on 4.6. Have never had a car that was stock or got good MPG stock. I check it only if I am concerned there is a problem that isn't showing symptoms.
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Woops... yeah, meant shorter. My head is in Sunday mode apparently. Yeah, I wouldn't be concerned with the MPG either... and I was just curious as to how it affects the overall quickness of the truck. I hope you are able to find a solution for reasonable economics. I want to see it happen. 
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