best rear gear ratio for mi
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what kind of power?
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3.08 is already good overall gear for a driver
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the problem with 3.08 gears if you have an underpowered motor those 3.08 are gonna suck. That why I was curious about details on the 355
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Agree, 3.08's in my K10 sucks, under powered motor (stock 350/700r4) and hills/mountains. Hell only time I can gain speed without kicking it down is going down hill.
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+2 With a 350+ engine not pulling a load, with STOCK dia tires, a 3.08 in a 10 bolt works fine as a daily driver. Assuming your not climbing a bunch of hills.
If you've set on taking the plunge and have to swap out the gears, you prolly want to throw in a posi while you have it open (assuming you don't already have posi).
