Gearing
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Instructor
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From: Erie PA
Gearing
Hi all, just returned from a trip in my base c-5 and I sorta noticed that sixth gear is rather useless under 70 mph although I enjoy the mileage. The car now has 3:42 rear gears and I am considering changing to 3:90,s or 4:11s. Can someone give me an idea what kind of cost is involved and maybe a place to have them installed. I live in Erie Pennsylvania but am willing to travel to have this done. Any and all opinion appreciated, thank you.
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Anyone know the how the price to get a rear end changes compares to the cost of getting later spec gears (or gearbox) where 6th is not such a high ratio? I like the "cruise" gear - the car is quiet and economical on the highway, and a quick downshift to 5th (or 4th, or 3rd) solves any get up and go issues.
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Anyone know the how the price to get a rear end changes compares to the cost of getting later spec gears (or gearbox) where 6th is not such a high ratio? I like the "cruise" gear - the car is quiet and economical on the highway, and a quick downshift to 5th (or 4th, or 3rd) solves any get up and go issues.
