Redtoprihanna

Hey guys I'm very new to this game. Please help. I re-geared my 4.8 Silverado to the exact ratio it was from factory. SMH . What bothers me is that why wouldn't the installer tell me. I installed a true trac at same time. So basically 3.73 gears and a Detroit true trac. I have a 20" ss wheel wrapped on a 275/60/20 BFG Rugged Terrain. I realize I messed up as I brought parts. Before I go back tomorrow you guys think I should just suck it up or should I drop the cash and get 4.10 gears. I feel like I wasted 300 bux . I wanted more pick up. I feel like when they installed headers I got a lag from the rear. Help please . Thanks in advance

beastmode

iTrader: (52)

I doubt the installer even looked at what gears you had in the truck, probably just figured you were swapping to 3.73s.

As far as swapping gears again I think it's crazy to have them redo the gears again to go from 3.73s > 4.10s unless they won't charge you **** to do it again. If you're set on re-doing the gears though at least jump up to 4.30s being as you're running a 33" tall tire with 40lbs wheels.

If it were me I'd invest the money in a aftermarket torque converter instead, assuming you don't already have one.

Redtoprihanna

No I don't have a Torque Converter. I want the pick up . 4.30 s ? Yikes never have I heard that one. I guess I was leaning on that 4.10 cause I do drive a bit on freeway. I know my tire is huge . I'm gonna see what the answer is tomorrow . He charged me 200 to install gears and true trac . They were recommended by the local 4 wheel part store . Hopefully they can help without screwing me over . Nice truck btw . Thanks for your help. What does a torque converter do ?if you don't mind

mej0914

Second the converter. Night and day difference.

gamble686

iTrader: (3)

The toroque converter will engauged later at wot meaning you will be higher in the powerband when you hit the throttle. The swap from 3.73 to 4.10 is a bit small. 4.30 would be a great option even with highway miles. Those 33's are dang tall with those heavy wheels. Only $200 installed is a great price. I have been quoted well over 4-500 by several people.

beastmode

iTrader: (52)

If you put the numbers in to a gear and tire calculator 4.10s is right about where you want to be to retain factory RPMs. However you're setup is also a lot heavier than the typical OEM 30.5" tall tire on a 16" or 17" rim... hence the reason I recommended jumping up to 4.30s if you're going to do the swap again.

That being said, throw a Circle D 2600-2800 converter in there and that will put a smile on your face

Circle D Specialties Performance Torque Converters

Redtoprihanna

I really appreciate all your guys help . Yes I'm going to pay another 200 to have them re done . Just making sure intake your guys advice. I have a CAI , Long Tube Headers , Full Cat back and a Diablew Tune . But I won't give up my BFG Ruggeds on my SS Wheel . So you guys say 4.30 right ?