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Old 08-07-2014, 01:17 PM   #174 (permalink)
bennelson
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Arcosine, thanks for the link to those GM codes.

Here's the inside of the glovebox on my truck.



One of the codes is GT5, which indicates rear gearing of 4.10. I believe this was the lowest stock gearing available on S-10s. That would make sense, since it's the 2.2l 4-cylinder (less powerful engine) AND extended cab, which makes it heavier.

I believe that the low gearing would be a disadvantage to the diesel engine, but an advantage to the electric motor. Likely, I'd have a relatively low top cruising speed on the diesel. If it were somebody else, that might be a problem, but I don't mind keeping my speed reasonable on the freeway.

I think the 4.10 gearing should be fine.

EDIT: I also looked in the junk truck. That one says GT4 on it, which would be 3.73 gears. That truck really is junk. I only have it as something to test-fit and experiment on. I wouldn't want to use it's whole rear differential, but if I really wanted to, I'm sure I could take it apart and get that gear out.
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