gear axle ratio question
Hi all, We got our Excursion back from the dealer with a new fuel pump. We have been talking about changing out the gears for better towing. Right now we have a V10 with a towing package and a 3....
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Depends......mainly on how you folks drive, where you drive, what you tow....etc
Diff ratios are about 10% apart and "at the same road speed...you will gain about 10% more power
If you go lower (higher numeric) you will gain that much more power going higher numeric....lose about 10% going higher (lower numeric)...
BUT...you might lose MPG when not towing...using it as a CAR...some times...while towing heavy...you might gain a bit more MPG...as the engine won't be working as hard
Also, depends on whether your engine has enough RPMs before red line is required to take advantage of this
Diff ratios are about 10% apart and "at the same road speed...you will gain about 10% more power
If you go lower (higher numeric) you will gain that much more power going higher numeric....lose about 10% going higher (lower numeric)...
BUT...you might lose MPG when not towing...using it as a CAR...some times...while towing heavy...you might gain a bit more MPG...as the engine won't be working as hard
Also, depends on whether your engine has enough RPMs before red line is required to take advantage of this
