3.73 to 4.10 Gear swap worth it???
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3.73 to 4.10 Gear swap worth it???
Hi All,
My truck is a stock to the filter 2004 ECSB 1500 4x4 5.3 3.73. Tires are 265/70R17. I don't have many plans for modding, but would like to eliminate or at least improve some of the dead spots while accelerating. I absolutely love this truck, but feel like the truck is just a little too slow.
I DO NOT want to do any cam changes or add longtubes.
Considering doing a blackbear autocal tune and 4.10 gears. I've been quoted $1800 for the gear swap parts and labor. Possibly adding a cat back and cai as well before the tune.
It seems like the tune will be worth it no matter what I decide.
What do you guys think? This is just my dd and my commute is about 11 miles one way. Any input is appreciated!
My truck is a stock to the filter 2004 ECSB 1500 4x4 5.3 3.73. Tires are 265/70R17. I don't have many plans for modding, but would like to eliminate or at least improve some of the dead spots while accelerating. I absolutely love this truck, but feel like the truck is just a little too slow.
I DO NOT want to do any cam changes or add longtubes.
Considering doing a blackbear autocal tune and 4.10 gears. I've been quoted $1800 for the gear swap parts and labor. Possibly adding a cat back and cai as well before the tune.
It seems like the tune will be worth it no matter what I decide.
What do you guys think? This is just my dd and my commute is about 11 miles one way. Any input is appreciated!
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Part of me thinks $1800 could be a nice backyard patio for my house!
Will the live tune make enough of a difference? I hear of people absolutely raving about them. Just want to liven up the truck without being emissions illegal or spending a fortune
Will the live tune make enough of a difference? I hear of people absolutely raving about them. Just want to liven up the truck without being emissions illegal or spending a fortune
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I went 3.73 with stock tires to 4.10 with 33s and a tune
The tire diameter increase negated the gearing change, but it didnt make the truck slower!
I however am again regearing and going for 4.56 as well.
My vote is 4.56 and find a new gear shop. You can buy 6 sets of gears and the tools to do this for 1800. Or buy a built rearend with 4.56 in it for 1800.
Tune is needed for speedo recal, so if youre gonna do it live, have them change all the goods. Line pressure, shift mph, speedo cal, lean it out up top, add a few degrees, etc etc
The tire diameter increase negated the gearing change, but it didnt make the truck slower!
I however am again regearing and going for 4.56 as well.
My vote is 4.56 and find a new gear shop. You can buy 6 sets of gears and the tools to do this for 1800. Or buy a built rearend with 4.56 in it for 1800.
Tune is needed for speedo recal, so if youre gonna do it live, have them change all the goods. Line pressure, shift mph, speedo cal, lean it out up top, add a few degrees, etc etc