Driving efect of 4.89 vs 5.83 gears

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Posted by Drew M. on Sunday, July 27, 2008 at 18:08:20 :

I am considering swapping in 4.89 gears when I replace my water damaged 5.83 differentials. I run 11.00 x 16 XL tires. The engine is out of a 1951 Coronet and has a little more power than the T245 version of the 230. I am happy with the truck's driving characteristics, but would like to improve the mileage.

The truck is used 95% on the road although I do snow plow and haul landscpaing stone with it.

What is your driving experiance w/ 4.89 and the 11x16 tires? Thanks.
-Drew M.

Follow Ups:

Put a 265 in also or a v8. - Jonas 23:56:55 07/27/2008

Re: Driving efect of 4.89 vs 5.83 gears - APB in tropical NY 21:46:15 07/27/2008

my experience with 4.89s - George in MIchigan 21:30:20 07/27/2008

Re: Driving efect of 4.89 vs 5.83 gears - mannyc 20:12:42 07/27/2008

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