Gear question

TyCorr

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Ive tried explaining. Ive ran 40s on my 00 for gosh sakes. Ive tried many different things.

Anything with an honest to gods 450rwhp, doesnt need geared to the stratosphere, especially with a tuned/modded diesel. Assuming these 6l are running vgt, even less concern.

The op has 600+ of fuel and im confused how this is an issue.
 

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Leave the damn 3.73s. The power bug is gonna bite and you're going to want to drop the tire size.
 

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Here's my take with the math:

Toyo Open Country M/Ts run right at 37:
37"/33"x3.73=4.18 equivalent gear ratio with 37" tires to get stock tire/gear ratio. (still pretty close to a 4.10 ratio)

I'm currently running a 37 that measures 36.7:
36.7"/33"x3.73=4.14 (a lot closer to a 4.10 than a 4.30)

Just for chits and giggles (as brought up earlier) a 36.3 BFG All Terrain:
36.3/33x3.73= 4.103 (hmmm... 4.10s anyone?)

Plan ahead for the variance in tires you might run, not just the set you have on there right now. What happens when the tires start to wear? Your Toyos probably started with a tread depth of 21/32nd... when you lose let's say 6/32nds of tread depth (and the tire is in effect now smaller than a 37), the 4.10s will still treat you better than the 4.30s.


Now the day to day... I drive a mix of back roads and interstate, but I hate having the truck screaming at interstate speeds. 70 on the interstate is fine in theory when talking rpms, but what's your driving style? I'm in a state where 70 is the posted limit, honestly I'm usually 5-10 over that, probably more sometimes since my speedo is so off. I still think the 4.10s are the best bet all around if you're sticking with 35-37" range and have a heavy foot.

I've got trucks from 3.73s on 35s to 5.13s with 44s (rarely sees a paved road) and a 450 on stock tires with 5.38s that never sees the interstate so I don't have to shoot myself.




BTW, if you're that concerned about drag racing, 37s and mud terrains are not your friend. Sure, it's fun to blow someone's doors off on occasion, but let's be realistic it's not going to be a dedicated track queen... that's not what this set up is known for. Most mud terrains have chitty speed ratings anyway. Your Open Country's are probably Q (rated up to 99 mph). Just sayin...

Thank you that helped me a lot

I apologize guys sorry about freaking out and all I'm still learning and stuff
Again sorry about being a dummy. And thank you all for your input and help!! I appreciate all of it
 

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I routinely pull 14k with 3.73s, and a 34.1" tire.
In 6th gear.
Any speed I want.
Granted, it's the mighty 7.3.
If your only pulling around the truck, even a mild 6.0 ought to be fairly snotty for an 8000 lb truck. If you've got 600 hp worth of fuel, it'll handle 95% of the cars you'll run into on the highway, lol.
 

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I routinely pull 14k with 3.73s, and a 34.1" tire.
In 6th gear.
Any speed I want.
Granted, it's the mighty 7.3.
If your only pulling around the truck, even a mild 6.0 ought to be fairly snotty for an 8000 lb truck. If you've got 600 hp worth of fuel, it'll handle 95% of the cars you'll run into on the highway, lol.

Yeah I was just trying to re gear for my 37's to get some power back.
 

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I might be making just over 400- in the hot tune.
Quite a bit less in my tow tune.

Might rethink your priorities if you want to go racin, lol.
 

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How much power does it take to over come gearing? I would really like to know. I'm knocking on the door of 700hp and still can't wait to get my 4.30s in.

6.0s are a different animal than the 7.3.
 

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3.73s are not the best all around gear.... That's personal preference. Try to push power while sticking to your guns and keeping big tires. Ask Ryan Anderson how that works. The gears take off the strain. You can't overcome gearing when your truck isn't in the efficient powerband.
 

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