is re gearing right for me?

[rebel4.6]

Hi Guys
Ive got a 1997 was a 3.8 now converted to a 4.6. Whom ever did the swap never regeared. I think the tag n the diff reads 2:73. I find her alittle slow of the start. So I was thinking of regearing.

The only thing I have to keep in mind is that I drive a 1/2 each way to work on the freeway. And I know if I change me gears my mpg will suffer. the rpms are at 1400-1500 at 60mph right now. i was thinking maybe going to somthing like 3:45 or 3:55 .

Just wondering what milage you guys running theese ratios are getting :headbang:

 

[HeavyRightFoot]

you could swap to a 3.55 and still get decent mileage. They arent too steep. I think mine runs at 2700 rpm's or so at 60mph. Does your car have the 8.8 or the 7.5??

 

[silver 4.6]

you could swap to a 3.55 and still get decent mileage. They arent too steep. I think mine runs at 2700 rpm's or so at 60mph. Does your car have the 8.8 or the 7.5??

wait, 2700 rpm at 60mph?

theres nooo way thats 3.55's...

3.73's run at like, 2500/2600 at 70 mph..

 

[HeavyRightFoot]

sorry typo. I meant 2200rpms. good looking out.

 

[vermilion]

i get great mileage with 3.73s

 

[rebel4.6]

you could swap to a 3.55 and still get decent mileage. They arent too steep. I think mine runs at 2700 rpm's or so at 60mph. Does your car have the 8.8 or the 7.5??

7.5 i know that if i wanted great milage I should have got a civic lol. But I wanna have some fun too

 

[duff daddy]

373's are mint you will like them alot but if your worried go 55's and be ok, but DONT FEAR THE GEAR!!

 

[WarHorse]

i get 20 mpg in my 98 with my 3.73's, and originally i was running 2.73's on an 8.8.

i wouldnt go with anything less than 3.73's, i do about 2200-2300 at 65 mph

 

[Jrgunn5150]

4.10's...

You girls.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

I honestly wouldnt waste the money on a 7.5 though.