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Old 10-14-2003, 10:45 PM
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since i have my 4:10 rear... if i got a yank 3000 TC... would it help my gas mileage???
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no, it will hurt your around town mileage a little and your highway mileage will stay the same.

it will hurt your tires! :-)
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Ditto what Parish said. But don't let that discourage you. A converter will still rock your world.
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I just ordered a 3000 for my truck. I will post details when it is installed next week hopefully.
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