Gear upgraded, 3.08 to 4.10
I just upgraded the gear in my Suburban from 3.08 to 4.10! Still need to go to a speedo shop to get the speedometer calibrated. First drive today, it's feels quite a bit more responsive though it's...
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Gearing is only one component of getting torque to pavement...
Another, but NOT limited to, is the ICE and it's architecture
Then the two main computers controlling the ICE and automatic...of course their software n any tune(s) that might be there
Finally the driver...
That has too many components and software now takes much of the decisions away from the driver...but...often, too often, folks come here asking HOW2 override the algorithm (s)...
Since most of today's automatics are close ratio with double OD...many say don't need higher numeric diff ratios...ok for most, but those close to...at...or over their OEM spec...a higher numeric diff ratio benefits them...if they understand...
Most common ask is TOW/HAUL...should I use it...should I turn it off...and the common advice/recommendation/etc is to turn it off for better MPG...
Pretty soon the OEMs will take that option to turn it off away...betcha after one too many warranty claims...which will increase the cost/price cuz they will put in a strain gauge on the receiver...and then highly integrate that into even more computer controls...plus they will now know how much tongue weight vs trail model that will tell...tell lots n lots...
Another, but NOT limited to, is the ICE and it's architecture
Then the two main computers controlling the ICE and automatic...of course their software n any tune(s) that might be there
Finally the driver...
That has too many components and software now takes much of the decisions away from the driver...but...often, too often, folks come here asking HOW2 override the algorithm (s)...
Since most of today's automatics are close ratio with double OD...many say don't need higher numeric diff ratios...ok for most, but those close to...at...or over their OEM spec...a higher numeric diff ratio benefits them...if they understand...
Most common ask is TOW/HAUL...should I use it...should I turn it off...and the common advice/recommendation/etc is to turn it off for better MPG...
Pretty soon the OEMs will take that option to turn it off away...betcha after one too many warranty claims...which will increase the cost/price cuz they will put in a strain gauge on the receiver...and then highly integrate that into even more computer controls...plus they will now know how much tongue weight vs trail model that will tell...tell lots n lots...
