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Old 02-02-2010, 09:35 AM   #12 (permalink)
tpwalsh
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CRX - '91 Honda CRX Si
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Originally Posted by Jethro View Post
The 300 is a BEAST of a motor, but I've never heard of it talked about positively for gas consumption. Best of wishes! I'm guessing you have the Ford 8.8 in the rear. You might be able to find some 3.23 gears (assuming it's 3.55) to better use the MOUNTAIN of torque that motor has.
Note: You can find gears at least as low as 3.08 for the 8.8 rear ends. My father in law's truck as them(97 150, MT 4.6 4wd). I've been thinking of switching them out to 3.55's or higher for towing the race car.
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