I don't see any problem with 65 mph at around 3000 rpm. Every RV I have
owned has always had 4.11's. By the time you load it all down most of us
are overweight any ways. I agree, there is a sense of security, knowing
you can go up steep hills in a single bound, or being able to tow medium
sized vehicles or equipment trailers with hardly an effort. You may not
be faster than a speeding locomotive, but if you are in that much of a
hurry, fly. I talked with Jim Kanomata the other day and liked what he
had to say. I was waiting for him to come out with his 3.7 ratio and now
all that is left to do is to come up with a spare $1300.00 US. I may
back track a little and opt for the 3.55 he sells but living in the
mountains may entice me to go to the 3.7's.
I know that, at some point, I am going to be towing a vehicle and the
3.7 will give me the extra torque I may need to pull it in the
mountains. If you drive 5 - 8% grades the 3.7 would be my choice. I
would also like more information on gearing down on the downhill grades.
I was always proud of the fact that I hardly ever had to use my brakes
in the hills. It is a lot easier on all of your equipment and your
nerves. I remember reading that you should not do this with the 455. Is
this true? Why? Is there a way to make it possible? As long as the oil
pressure and vacuum are up does it really matter? All input would be
greatly appreciated. Myths gratefully declined. Darren
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Darren Paget
76 Experimental
Another Fab Day
http://www.TZEplus.com
owned has always had 4.11's. By the time you load it all down most of us
are overweight any ways. I agree, there is a sense of security, knowing
you can go up steep hills in a single bound, or being able to tow medium
sized vehicles or equipment trailers with hardly an effort. You may not
be faster than a speeding locomotive, but if you are in that much of a
hurry, fly. I talked with Jim Kanomata the other day and liked what he
had to say. I was waiting for him to come out with his 3.7 ratio and now
all that is left to do is to come up with a spare $1300.00 US. I may
back track a little and opt for the 3.55 he sells but living in the
mountains may entice me to go to the 3.7's.
I know that, at some point, I am going to be towing a vehicle and the
3.7 will give me the extra torque I may need to pull it in the
mountains. If you drive 5 - 8% grades the 3.7 would be my choice. I
would also like more information on gearing down on the downhill grades.
I was always proud of the fact that I hardly ever had to use my brakes
in the hills. It is a lot easier on all of your equipment and your
nerves. I remember reading that you should not do this with the 455. Is
this true? Why? Is there a way to make it possible? As long as the oil
pressure and vacuum are up does it really matter? All input would be
greatly appreciated. Myths gratefully declined. Darren
- --
Darren Paget
76 Experimental
Another Fab Day
http://www.TZEplus.com
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