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40cpe · 03-11-2024, 09:29 PM

Some of the S10 5-speeds have a 4.06 1st gear. If you do have a 4.06 first gear and a 3.25 rear, you will have a 13.195 to 1 low gear compared to a stock ratio of about 10.66 to one. If you go with a lower ratio (higher numerical) rear, the low gear will be even worse. With a .87 fifth gear you will be at about 2205 rpm at 65MPH assuming a 28" rear tire. In my opinion, the 3.25 would be the better ratio.

03-11-2024, 09:29 PM	#5
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,026	Re: Final Drive ratio, will a 3.25/1 be too steep ?? Some of the S10 5-speeds have a 4.06 1st gear. If you do have a 4.06 first gear and a 3.25 rear, you will have a 13.195 to 1 low gear compared to a stock ratio of about 10.66 to one. If you go with a lower ratio (higher numerical) rear, the low gear will be even worse. With a .87 fifth gear you will be at about 2205 rpm at 65MPH assuming a 28" rear tire. In my opinion, the 3.25 would be the better ratio.