Guys,
MY '53 gmc 1/2 ton has a 350 v8 in it with a turbo 400 tranny and I THINK it has 3.73 gears. At 55mph it is running about 3000 rpms. I know an overdrive tranny is the best way to go but would a cheaper way to get the rpm's be to go to a 3.42 ratio or even lower in the rear end? I only plan on pulling a lighweight 14ft. aluminum boat behind it. I drive like an old lady and don't need a lot of power. Does anyone think this would be acceptable or should I bite the bullet and get a 700r4? I hear in the mid-80's they aren't electronic. I'm thinking that it would cost a couple of thousand to get one installed. ANy ideas? What I'd really like to know is what would YOU do?
Thanks,
Jason
