best rear gear ratio for mi

[richard]

have a 1981 c 10 with a 355 with a 308 gear ratio what would be the best gear ratio for mi thank You for suggestions

 

[marks86]

what kind of power?

 

[richard]

Just a driver don't need speed or tow just a parts chaser

 

[yevgenievich]

3.08 is already good overall gear for a driver

 

[marks86]

the problem with 3.08 gears if you have an underpowered motor those 3.08 are gonna suck. That why I was curious about details on the 355

 

[Keith Seymore]

have a 1981 c 10 with a 355 with a 308 gear ratio what would be the best gear ratio for mi thank You for suggestions

I usually go 3.42 without overdrive, or 3.73 with an overdrive trans.

K

 

[Camar068]

the problem with 3.08 gears if you have an underpowered motor those 3.08 are gonna suck. That why I was curious about details on the 355

Agree, 3.08's in my K10 sucks, under powered motor (stock 350/700r4) and hills/mountains. Hell only time I can gain speed without kicking it down is going down hill.

 

[jetman]

3.08 is already good overall gear for a driver

+2 With a 350+ engine not pulling a load, with STOCK dia tires, a 3.08 in a 10 bolt works fine as a daily driver. Assuming your not climbing a bunch of hills.

If you've set on taking the plunge and have to swap out the gears, you prolly want to throw in a posi while you have it open (assuming you don't already have posi).