justjeepin86
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- Winston-Salem, NC
You beat me to that one!One of these things is not like the other...
You beat me to that one!One of these things is not like the other...
Fuel consumption is directly related to the position of the right foot of the operator.But adding power(fuel) also increases fuel consumption (mpg-) rt? So wouldn't be wiser in the long run big picture to change the gears? Esp if I'm adding big power later?
But adding power(fuel) also increases fuel consumption (mpg-) rt? So wouldn't be wiser in the long run big picture to change the gears? Esp if I'm adding big power later?
You have the truck, that IS the solid foundation. I do not agree with the smart tuning though, I would suggest a good competent efilive tuner.Yes I see the irony in oem mpg and 600 hp monster. Oem mpg was just an example of me trying to build a solid foundation to build off of.
Probably not.You'd also see MPG improvements
Thinking you may be best suited in a PriusYes I see the irony in oem mpg and 600 hp monster. Oem mpg was just an example of me trying to build a solid foundation to build off of.
Oh? And why is that?Thinking you may be best suited in a Prius
The 48re isn't exactly know for reliability. HenceYou have the truck, that IS the solid foundation. I do not agree with the smart tuning though, I would suggest a good competent efilive tuner.
Worried about MPG and don’t listen to solid advice from people in the know. Just like all the Prius drivers I know. Tune it, gear it, trans swap it are all solutions but the best solution is to put it back stock if you are worried about MPG.Oh? And why is that?
No. My experience is semi trucks and gas cars with a little bit of 4x4. 91 jeep xjHave you ever driven a diesel with a small tune? Not 600hp, like a 50hp tow tune and compared it to stock?
Mpg is a bonus. I want a solid foundation. Why is this hard for anyone to understand?Worried about MPG and don’t listen to solid advice from people in the know. Just like all the Prius drivers I know. Tune it, gear it, trans swap it are all solutions but the best solution is to put it back stock if you are worried about MPG.
Thats where the disconnect is, first upgrade trans like mentioned, then add small tow tune.. step 3 enjoyNo. My experience is semi trucks and gas cars with a little bit of 4x4. 91 jeep xj
Mpg is a bonus. I want a solid foundation. Why is this hard for anyone to understand?
I genuinely thought this was a simple question but forgot internet rules.
Thank you all for your responses, but imma head out now.
You have a couple of the best gear installers on the east coast who make their money installing gears telling you that you dont need to regear.Mpg is a bonus. I want a solid foundation. Why is this hard for anyone to understand?
I genuinely thought this was a simple question but forgot internet rules.
Thank you all for your responses, but imma head out now.
Who let Marty create a 2nd account...
Best answer yet.You have a couple of the best gear installers on the east coast who make their money installing gears telling you that you dont need to regear.
Think that through.
If you just want to regear, cool go for it.
But let me explain it for you.
That truck should have come with
235/80/17 tires factory stock.
That tire is 32" tall.
You've now increased to a "35 inch" tire that is 34.75 inches tall per toyo specs
So to calculate the effective drive ratio impact divide 32/34.75 = .9208
Now take your existing 3.73 and divide that by .9208 and you will get 4.05
So if you re gear to a 4.05 it will be the same rpm equivalent to what you had and in theory same throttle responsiveness.
That isnt perfect because the new tires weighs more and the increased height has higher drag etc.
But if you coudl put it in a vacuum a 4.05 gear ratio would compensate for the difference in tire height.
Or like Jody said 4.10 and be done with it.
I'm pretty sure this is my new route.Your foundation is already solid. If anything the weak part of your foundation is the transmission. I would spend money there before gears.
Duane
3rdWho let Marty create a 2nd account...
It is a foundation to build from, hence what I said.The 48re isn't exactly know for reliability. Hence