I have a 235 with an s10 5 speed and 2.73 Nova rear end which is great for cruising in flat land Indiana. 1800 rpm at 65 mph. Went to WVa in the spring and a lot shifting in the mountains. 3.23 would be better or even 3.55. Mpg is in the 20s average on a long trip.
Catalogs When I got my truck in 1983 you had to pay for catalogs but now they will send all you want then some. Being where you are you will have something to do this winter.
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