4.10s, How much difference to expect

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Old Aug 13, 2000 | 03:44 PM
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Those of you that have out 4.10s in your truck how much improvement has it made?
What did it cost? (parts and labor)
How much MPG loss?
For the $$$$ did you think it was worth it and would you do it again?
Any pitfalls?
 
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Old Aug 13, 2000 | 05:32 PM
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The pitfall is high rpm on the highway unless you have very large diameter tires. You might do better with a taller differential gear and run with OD off while pulling your trailer. I assume you are talking about trailering and not racing your truck.

I am running a 3.27 differential gear and with OD off I can pull my 4000 trailer very well. In fact on level ground I can pull it in OD. I have a 4.6 F-150

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Old Aug 15, 2000 | 07:19 PM
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4.10s are the best. I would do it again in a second. This in my opinion is the way the truck should come from the factory.I noticed a difference of about 250-300 rpm at highway speed.I added a Superchip when I did the gear swap so gas mileage has remained about the same.
Thus far the only pitfall has been getting the speedometer recalibrated. Superchips has found a problem with the speedometer program and are fixing it now.Other than that I have not had any problems.

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