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Todd
Dodge Dakota


7/19/2001
22:13:45

Subject: 3.55 Gear Swap
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Found out my truck does NOT have the 3.73 gears like I had thought, instead it's got the 3.55. While I consider these adequate, I would like to know how much more "neck snap" I would get switching to 3.73?

Gas milage decreases how much? (Currently 18mpg)

Lastly, how hard is it to do? Would I be better off checking out the boneyards for a wrecked Dakota with the 3.73 rear end? Where can parts be gotten to do this swap?

3.9L V6
Airaid Induction
5-Speed



QuadCab
Dodge Dakota


7/19/2001
23:13:32

RE: 3.55 Gear Swap
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"neck snap", not much difference, but if you really want good off-the-line acceleration why don't you just get 3.92's or 4.10's? Gas mileage wouldn't be affected much at all. You could easily change tire sizes to get the equivalent to a 3.73 gear ratio, if you need tires?



Art
Dodge Dakota


7/20/2001
02:22:34

RE: 3.55 Gear Swap
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You will see very little change going to 3:73`s from 3:55`s,My opinion the v6 should have at least the 3:92`s,like quad said get some 4:10`s if you want some noticeable snap,anyway who makes 3:73`s thats a odd gearset?My next mod for my 4.7 will be 4:10`s



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