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Old Nov 25, 2004 | 08:31 PM
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OK, I am doing the TR220 112 swap along with the Dynatech Supermaxx system and a Nelson Tune. I figured I would have to get the trans built up and I would do a stall then. I really like the Vigilante 3200 verter. Should I keep the 3.42 or 4.11 with that high of a stall. I am also doing electric fans. Looking for a 12 na run think I can do it?

2000 RCSB, 5.3, Borla exhaust, ASP pullies and all of the above
I am considering 150 of juice to try and hit the 11's
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Old Nov 25, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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They are good for turbocharged trucks but that's about all. Hahaha

In a 2wd I would get the 4.10s.. Just make sure that you won't run out of gear when on the juice though. Shouldn't be a problem though since we can rev so damned high
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Old Nov 25, 2004 | 08:45 PM
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In a light truck i would do gears last.
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Old Nov 25, 2004 | 09:44 PM
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well with the stock converter and stock tires with the 3.42 gears i can pull a best of 2.15 will find out soon with a 2500 converter what 60' i can pull but i would do gears last as mentioned above.
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Old Nov 25, 2004 | 09:45 PM
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I think was the first to do the 220/112 swap and I have 3.73s. I can see the need for at least 4.10s. I have a TT3000 converter and cant do any better than 1.8 short times. Ill be swapping in some 4.10s next week and seeing what affect that has on short times. Get the 4.10s and I promise you wont be disappointed.
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Old Nov 25, 2004 | 10:19 PM
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Savings on fuel for sure
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Old Nov 25, 2004 | 11:53 PM
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Be lucky you don't have the damn 3.08 gears like me. Your gears are good for top speed and racing from a 60 roll.
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