Gears or TC?
06-12-2005, 08:58 AM
#1
Teching In
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Galveston, TX
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Gears or TC?
I'm looking for better low end acceleration. My truck seems kind of sluggish. I'm thinking of 4.11 gears but maybe a higher stall TC would help. What's the price for installing new gears? Thanks,
06-12-2005, 12:02 PM
#2
Launching!
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
Posts: 259
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
It all depends on where you want to go with the truck. If you are planning future mods such as cam, etc, etc, you might want to go with tq converter. If you are going to keep the truck somewhat stock, I would go with gears. The only thing is you are talking about putting gears in a 4wd, that means twice the cost. You have to do front and rear. If your truck already has a factory locker, I would say 400 - 500 for gears, install kit, oils, and installation. But that is times 2, so around 1000. Gears made my truck alot of fun to drive.
06-12-2005, 03:56 PM
#5
12 Second Truck Club
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 5,575
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'd just get the converter. It's cheaper and won't kill your gas milage. IMO the only time I would do gears in a 4x4 is if you're going to 4.56s or larger. From 3.73s to 4.10s isn't enough of a difference to warrant the $1300-$1500 price tag. <.. Prices for the swap here in Norcal
If I wasn't concerned with gas milage I'd do a 4.56 swap in a red hot second. Then again, I kinda like doing 60mph 1st gear drops with my 3.73s, 32" tires and 4L80E. LOL
If I wasn't concerned with gas milage I'd do a 4.56 swap in a red hot second. Then again, I kinda like doing 60mph 1st gear drops with my 3.73s, 32" tires and 4L80E. LOL
Trending Topics
06-13-2005, 06:58 PM
#8
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (15)
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: belleville, il
Posts: 1,087
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i just went from 3.42's-4.10 and i love it havent really lost but 1 mpg hwy but it's made up for in the city driving i never see over 1500rpm and i'm the first one out at the light :-p
06-14-2005, 10:28 AM
#9
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 1,586
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by negativeswitches
i just went from 3.42's-4.10 and i love it havent really lost but 1 mpg hwy but it's made up for in the city driving i never see over 1500rpm and i'm the first one out at the light :-p
I gained almost 2 mpg in the city! No ****!
06-14-2005, 10:31 AM
#10
TECH Addict
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Georgia
Posts: 2,533
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I Would Get A Convertor. I Changed My Gears From 342 To A 373 And Couldnt Really Tell A Difference. My Gears And Install Was 300 But I Have A 2wd. I Believe A Convertor Would Have Been A Better Buy My Way.