humbled on the hill
On the weekend I was heading up a nice little hill, in the fast lane, just minding my own business when I noticed this little F150 pulling a Kustom Koach in my sideview mirror. "He looks like he's got...
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4x4ord wrote:Water-Bug wrote:
Heavy load with 3.55 gears and you expect performance? They make those higher gear ratios for a reason.
Assuming the engine torque remains flat, which I believe is close, between 2000 and 2650 rpm, a downshift into third would have increased the rear wheel torque by about 30%. A 3.73 rear axle and smaller tires would allow the truck to stay in 4th but would only give it about a 12% increase in rear wheel torque.
This is exactly right! Gear it like a diesel and let it run like a diesel. A downshift even on every hill won't hurt a thing and you'll get better mileage overall towing or solo. It's why I like the 3.73 with my little grocery getter.
