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Originally Posted by strider3700
Coastrider - That's amazing. I see that you regeared from the 4.10 which I also have. How much did this account for ? what are you doing driving wise that you think is most benefitial? Also I see you have a kill switch and starter button I'm assuming for engine off coasting? Is that even possible with an auto?
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The gear change helps the most at higher speeds and continueous driving with the 4.10s at 65 mph the engine ran at 2500 rpms now its at 2000. keep in mind I got the gears free from a friend and installed them myself, a gear ratio change runs about 600 each axle new gears install kit and labor. with a 4x4 crew cab 5.8 and an auto I would go any higher ratio than 3.55's
Engine Off Coasting and not idleing have given me the biggest increases,
the bricklike aerodynamics of these trucks doesn't allow for much P&Ging esp at speed the glide is shorter than the pulse
Most of my driving goes like this: I start out in 2nd gear get to 25 mph (the usaul speed limit) hit the kill sw and coast to the next light or stop sign useing momentum and the grade to maintain speed. There are very few flat sections of roads where i live seems like I am always going up or down.
I feel the only purpose of the engine is to move the vehicle forward so If it isnt doing that its off
automatic transmissions should be fine for short distance EOC major down side is not being able to bump start.