F250 3.73 to 4.30 axle ratio
I have a 2017 F250 4x4 crew cab, 160" wheel base, 6.2l gas, 3.73 gear ratio. I am trying to see if having 4.30 axle ratio gears installed will make much difference regarding 5th wheel towing. I noti...
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The majority of engine wear occurs from cold start to approx 140F coolant temperature.
Today’s trucks are overdriven to such a low cruise rpm they need 220+ amp alternators to keep the gadgets powered at 1200 engine rpm :)
As for the 6.2 Ford it pulls pretty decent for a gasohol engine.
I don’t think the current generation of diesel pickups enjoy the emission system pains previous generations did.
A 4:30 ratio truck will still out truck a 3.73 all else being equal.
Today’s trucks are overdriven to such a low cruise rpm they need 220+ amp alternators to keep the gadgets powered at 1200 engine rpm :)
As for the 6.2 Ford it pulls pretty decent for a gasohol engine.
I don’t think the current generation of diesel pickups enjoy the emission system pains previous generations did.
A 4:30 ratio truck will still out truck a 3.73 all else being equal.
