Re: [oletrucks] Re: Rear end gear ratios

[Mask1966@aol.com]

In a message dated 3/18/2004 11:13:46 PM Central Standard Time, 
klehmann@bentonrea.com writes:
A good cruising RPM for a 350 is around 3000, a 28 in tire [9.50 x 15] with
3.38 gear with a 1:1 trans is around 2900 at 70 MPH. I prefer the 3.56 for
all around performance and gas mileage.

I have 3.73 gears, a turbo 350, and 29 inch tires.  3000 RPM is between 65-70 
MPH.  Seems about right to me.

Mike Klepp
'48 3100 5 window
'65 C-10 stepside
Wichita Falls, TX

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