Looking to daily drive the S10 more to keep the miles off the GTI, but with the 3.42 gearset (confirmed with po) and locker it makes a terrible driver. Excellent fuel economy, but falls flat on itself up any hill or mountain. Heck even reverse is a chore up my incline driveway.
Build code on the truck says it originally came with 3.73's. I was wondering if a 4.10 out of an auto truck would be better suited for my location. Typical speed range here is 45-55mph. The NV1500 trans in it now's 5th gear ratio is .83. Swapping the rear isn't the hard part, it's my math that fail me. What do you guys suggest?
Build code on the truck says it originally came with 3.73's. I was wondering if a 4.10 out of an auto truck would be better suited for my location. Typical speed range here is 45-55mph. The NV1500 trans in it now's 5th gear ratio is .83. Swapping the rear isn't the hard part, it's my math that fail me. What do you guys suggest?