Axle Ratio, new truck
Hey all, I think I know the answer but just wanted to make sure. I am looking into a 5th wheel ~15k GVWR and am buying a truck. I want an f350 and may order a new one to get exactly what I want (there...
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If the 10 speed heavy duty transmission can handle 1050 ft lb of torque from the diesel then it can well handle 475 ft lb from the 7.3 gas pushing a 3.73 axle. Also, 1st gear in the 10 speed is 4.615 up from 3.97 in the 6 speed. It's hard to believe that a 4.615 ratio connected to torque converter would have a hard time starting any load.
