Hi all,

I am going to do my gears but would like some feedback from you all. I want to take off better, I am not going to pull a boat or anything like that, just want better response persay. also got 26's on. and when I get a full house in.... well you know.

Thanks.

 

i would concentrate on a brake kit first i have 24' and i can definitely feel the difference in braking

just my opinion

 

You are right... The rear end ratio is set up for slow-motion-baby... I cant imagine the hoe loaded down and trying to 'get out da way'...

 

My take on tire size is that when u increase the size u lose the rear end gearing.. But if you NOT concerned about gas do the 4/10s.. I have 22's with the 3/73 and it is ok.. I would take even a 3/50 rear end as I an not into the leave any more.. I had enough of drag racing to worry about leaving now... and boys were are your photos COME ON OUT and hang w your ride in a photo.. ur not shy the way some of you disss me but im case hardened... I hope I helped you on gearing.... Marie....

 

Actually there's been a lot of posts that say the mileage is actually better with the 4:10 front/rear gears. Something about the 5.3's sweet spot.

 

HEY shark what is the best they get w the 5.3 highway w 4/10s i get 18 plus with the 3/73.. but your comment was good.. Marie

 

I really don't remember specifics, just that the 4:10s were usually better than the 3.73s. I've got 3:73s and 5K mi. and get 12-13 in short trip city driving and only one trip but not many miles and got ~16. Did get about 0.5 mpg improvement when I switched to Mobil 1.

Be interested in how your Procharger works out.

 

Some good info here https://chevroletforum.com/m_6389/tm.htm

 

ok.... so with the 5.3 engine sounds like the choice would be 410s???

 

If it were mine I'd go with a 4.56 gear set, just keep in mind that my wife thinks I'm an idiot.