Faster truck!!!
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From: Jax, FL
Faster truck!!!
I have a 4.6 auto in a reg cab 2wd. Mint condition. I KNOW this thing is faster than what it is.
First question, is it necessary to change out my 3.55's for 3.73's or better for a "quicker" truck. I mean quicker like stoplight to stoplight. Not ready for the track yet and I know my gas mileage will become worse.
Reason I ask is, this whole time I have been thinking I need to change my gears because my truck is too slow, but after reading up on the FTVB's, I think this is the answer to my question. Who do I call to get one and what can I expect to pay. I can install my self.
Also, do the 3.55's and the 3.73's make that much of a difference. The 99-00 L came with 3.55's and the 01-up came with 3.73's and a better S/C making for 20more HP but is only .2 seconds faster in the 1/4. I don't want to waste any money because funds are tight. (buying a house and trying to get back into college)
Thanks guys! BTW, I refer people to this site everyday!
First question, is it necessary to change out my 3.55's for 3.73's or better for a "quicker" truck. I mean quicker like stoplight to stoplight. Not ready for the track yet and I know my gas mileage will become worse.
Reason I ask is, this whole time I have been thinking I need to change my gears because my truck is too slow, but after reading up on the FTVB's, I think this is the answer to my question. Who do I call to get one and what can I expect to pay. I can install my self.
Also, do the 3.55's and the 3.73's make that much of a difference. The 99-00 L came with 3.55's and the 01-up came with 3.73's and a better S/C making for 20more HP but is only .2 seconds faster in the 1/4. I don't want to waste any money because funds are tight. (buying a house and trying to get back into college)
Thanks guys! BTW, I refer people to this site everyday!
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greg evans would be the man to contact...i believe he is a supporting vendor here. if not the L guys know how to find him. he can answere your tranny questions and give you what you need.
as for gears, i do not know what other mods you have...but gears wouldn't be that high on the "bang for buck" list. especially with that small of a change. I don't think the difference would be worth it unless you went to 410's. but thats just an oppinion.
for some more "easy" power i would try maybe a chip, intake, exhaust combo. those seems to work great on these trucks.
good luck.
as for gears, i do not know what other mods you have...but gears wouldn't be that high on the "bang for buck" list. especially with that small of a change. I don't think the difference would be worth it unless you went to 410's. but thats just an oppinion.
for some more "easy" power i would try maybe a chip, intake, exhaust combo. those seems to work great on these trucks.
good luck.
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Excuse my ignorance, but FTVB is......?
I don't know all that much about rear gear changes but from what I've read here the general consensis seems to be that if you're going to upgrade from a 3.55, 4.10s are the way to go.
Depending on the age an mileage of your truck there may be other things that can be done to regain lost HP.
I don't know all that much about rear gear changes but from what I've read here the general consensis seems to be that if you're going to upgrade from a 3.55, 4.10s are the way to go.
Depending on the age an mileage of your truck there may be other things that can be done to regain lost HP.
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