Gear Change Information Please to 4.88's!

[Bulletnjm]

I think higher RPMs only hurt mpg

 

[RaptorFlipper]

So no motor wear or damage? That is good to know. Talked to Jason at TMX and they are releasing a complete gear change out package this week for 4.88's. He said they have done several already, and that people keep calling him for more. Should be interesting.

 

[Bulletnjm]

Shouldn't be unless your riding in the red

 

[G & P Racing]

4.88's rock

 

[khcdave]

No issue at all running at that rpm- just uses a little more fuel. If you cruise at 70 its perfect honestly. On the plus side a lot let downshifting to 5th. You do get a little better mpg around town also. At 65 488 with 37 is +380 rpms compared to stock with 35s. 456 is +140 if I remember correctly.

 

[SuperRaptor]

If you are planning on staying with the BFG 37's I would do 4.56's. 4.88's is a a 20% increase is gearing with only an ~8% increase in tire size. (36.3/34.5)

 

[RaptorFlipper]

Very good info guys. Thanks. I am guessing acceleration increases quite dramatically? Through all the gears? The 4.56's with the smaller bfg tire would prob be an improvement over what I have now?