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Old 08-08-2017, 10:02 PM   #14
Edahall
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Re: HC8 3.21 Gears For Dana 70hd or 14 Bolt?

A 6BT will have more than enough torque in front of a 3.23 or even a 3.08 rear end for what you want to do.

My Suburban listed in my signature is even geared steeper than if you used a 3.08 rear end and it does very well at high speeds. I mainly cruise at 60 mph for best fuel economy but it is definitely more peppy at 75 mph. I'm currently running 265/70/17 tires which are very similar in diameter to the 235/70/19 tires you plan on using. The NV5600 tranny coupled to a gear vendors gives me a final gear ratio of 0.57.
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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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