Performance upgrade options for V10
I have a 2006 Kodiak 22' B+ with the 6.8L V10. It really feels like a dog climbing mountain passes, continually downshifting and jumping RPM's to keep up. 6% grades really affect it. Are there an...
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Lower gears improved my towing fuel economy, at the expense of my non-towing fuel economy. In the end, it came out to be a wash, and the 4.56 gears are WAY better for towing heavy.
That said... A rig that light should do just fine with stock 4.10 gears. Try Tow/Haul mode. That's what its for. If that doesn't improve the shift patterns enough, then try 5-star tuning. The V10 shouldn't need more help if you stay within stock ratings, but a tuner can definitely improve drivability.
That said... A rig that light should do just fine with stock 4.10 gears. Try Tow/Haul mode. That's what its for. If that doesn't improve the shift patterns enough, then try 5-star tuning. The V10 shouldn't need more help if you stay within stock ratings, but a tuner can definitely improve drivability.
