3.73s or 4.11s?
08-05-2015, 09:05 AM
#1
3.73s or 4.11s?
Swapping parts from my old truck to the current one...
One of the items is the 3.73 posi rear, then the engine and transmission. (LQ4/4L80E)
My truck is a 2WD RCSB. I tow a 1500lb open trailer with vehicles ranging between 3300-4200 lbs several times a year. The 4L80E is stock with approx 50K miles on it. The engine is an 04' LQ4 with approx. 60K miles. It has a TPiS ZL10 cam, 1.75" LTs with cats. The exhaust is dual 2.5" into a Magnaflow muffler with a single 3.5" exit. Also has efans and a ported TB. I have 31" tall tires, from what I am seeing - the 4L80E is meant to tow in OD.
Given the weight I tow, size of the truck, and figure between 50-60 mph speeds... what ratio will be better for me? I am wondering if it is worth seeing that I tow with the truck only about 6-8 times per year. Mostly I daily drive it and use it to haul parts for projects.
I found a great deal on a set of 4.11s, and with the rear out of the donor truck - now would be the time to do it vs. laying under the truck at a later date. I just need to make sure that the gear set is compatible with the abs, etc. I've come to realize that not all aftermarket gear sets are created equal.
One of the items is the 3.73 posi rear, then the engine and transmission. (LQ4/4L80E)
My truck is a 2WD RCSB. I tow a 1500lb open trailer with vehicles ranging between 3300-4200 lbs several times a year. The 4L80E is stock with approx 50K miles on it. The engine is an 04' LQ4 with approx. 60K miles. It has a TPiS ZL10 cam, 1.75" LTs with cats. The exhaust is dual 2.5" into a Magnaflow muffler with a single 3.5" exit. Also has efans and a ported TB. I have 31" tall tires, from what I am seeing - the 4L80E is meant to tow in OD.
Given the weight I tow, size of the truck, and figure between 50-60 mph speeds... what ratio will be better for me? I am wondering if it is worth seeing that I tow with the truck only about 6-8 times per year. Mostly I daily drive it and use it to haul parts for projects.
I found a great deal on a set of 4.11s, and with the rear out of the donor truck - now would be the time to do it vs. laying under the truck at a later date. I just need to make sure that the gear set is compatible with the abs, etc. I've come to realize that not all aftermarket gear sets are created equal.
08-13-2015, 01:18 PM
#3
Did more investigation, the gear set wasn't compatible with abs for some reason. I have my stock rear out of my old truck sold for a good price. I am now looking at buying a complete kit: posi, gears, etc. I am tossing around 4.10/4.11, 4.30, or 4.56 ratios. I just need to decide what I want. 
08-14-2015, 08:33 AM
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Did more investigation, the gear set wasn't compatible with abs for some reason. I have my stock rear out of my old truck sold for a good price. I am now looking at buying a complete kit: posi, gears, etc. I am tossing around 4.10/4.11, 4.30, or 4.56 ratios. I just need to decide what I want.
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2010 Silverado 2WD Auto 4.3 to 6.0 swap. What would be the differences in doing this year swap? I just picked up the truck and it needs a transmission so I got it fairly cheap and want to do the 6.0 swap. Thanks for any help you could give me. I have a complete LY6 engine from a 2008 express van and was wondering if I could use this engine?
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