''''''' Ok, I've looked through the Search and Tech Tips but didn't find anything that really applied to my situation.''''''''' OH contrare' ... there is TONS of info on this subject
best is a hard defination to answer
what is it you want to do w/ your truck is the question
then ask about possibilities because you have just asked a boatload of questions
search rearends
search T5
search tramsmissions
search drivelines
search clutches
read
you live in relatively flat terrain ?? a 3:20-1 rear could (not would) work. if you head to hill country go to a 3:70 or more. towing is also an issue, so is torque of the motor, tire size, clutches......
$225 for a driveline
T5 from $95.00=1000.00 ... NV's $100.-$2300.00
clutch,T/O bearing, correct fork and pressure plate $ 100.00- $225.00
your driving pleasure ............. priceless
so read read read and do the conversion once.
my .02
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