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Old 09-06-2012, 12:15 PM   #22
Edahall
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Re: Increased MPG for carbs?

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Originally Posted by Billett View Post
Unrelated to the main post but Edahall: I always considered going with a GV unit or a 6 speed to gain some more drivability, but I never considered both. Whats the OD gear ratio on that thing?!
Gear Vendors OD has a ratio of 0.78. With my 6 speed manual and Gear Vendors combined, the final ratio comes out to 0.546. This puts the engine RPM at 1251 at 60 mph.
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1990 ¾ ton 4x4 Chevy Suburban
-Cummins Diesel - 12 valve - factory rebuilt
-6 speed bullet proof manual transmission - NV5600
-Gear Vendors Overdrive - HX35 Holset Turbo
-NP205 iron transfer case
-3.73 gears -2" Lift
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