Jul
2
What’s the difference between using 3.42 and 3.73 rear end gear ratios?
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Seether asked:
I’m building up my 2003 S-10. it has the VORTEC V-6 with the 4 speed automatic transmission. I’m looking into both TransGO and BM shift kits and a Wynjammer supercharger. I’ve already begun upgrading my exhaust to a true duel with high flow cats, 2 1/2 pipe and Flowtech REDHOTS glasspacks. No headers because the increase in HP DOES NOT warrant the cost. I plan on installing a pair of Lakewood traction bars during my next oil change/tire rotation. i REALLY want to make it hook up and would rather do the rear before installing the supercharger. Rear end gear ratios have always been a bit fuzzy to me. I would like to know the benefits of both so that i could make a really informed decision.
REDDIX
I’m building up my 2003 S-10. it has the VORTEC V-6 with the 4 speed automatic transmission. I’m looking into both TransGO and BM shift kits and a Wynjammer supercharger. I’ve already begun upgrading my exhaust to a true duel with high flow cats, 2 1/2 pipe and Flowtech REDHOTS glasspacks. No headers because the increase in HP DOES NOT warrant the cost. I plan on installing a pair of Lakewood traction bars during my next oil change/tire rotation. i REALLY want to make it hook up and would rather do the rear before installing the supercharger. Rear end gear ratios have always been a bit fuzzy to me. I would like to know the benefits of both so that i could make a really informed decision.
REDDIX