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Old 03-15-2018, 08:35 AM   #9 (permalink)
Ecky
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As JRMichler says, you have a whole gearbox full of choices for passing. I pass in 3rd gear on the highway, and often 2nd in town. I need 4th or even 3rd for climbing even shallow hills. As long as you can maintain speed in most driving conditions in top gear, taller gearing will be beneficial.
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