^^^^ someone who gets it.
If you’re taking a snapshot at one given rpm. That’s not at all how a drivetrain works. Everything you change behind the engine effect's how it can perform. We’re not driving 15,000 horsepower top fuel cars and not many people drive around in low range either. Try to stay relative to the OP’s topic.
Why would you want to only use 7 gears when 8 are available? It’s all about efficiency with what we have to use. Excessive slipping of the clutch and/or torque converter creates additional heat. Hey, you guys keep doing things your way. Just a shame you’ve so passionate about being wrong.^^^^ someone who gets it.
The torque converter already provides much shorter gearing in 1st on take off for those with the Auto. Those with manual can slip the clutch for a similar effect - but I hear the clutch will then blow up
The above quotes should be a sticker placed on the passenger side. I would certainly feel more pep when enjoying top off views...
It's a balance though which is my point. There is absolutely such a thing as gearing too low. I did it. 5.38s and 38" tires sucked. Obviously you don't want 3.45s and 37's either. When geared too low, you're into the top gear before 50 mph most of the time. Talk about not using all the gears, why would you want to have an 8 speed and drive around in the same gear from 50mph to 90mph? There's a happy medium in my opinion. Personally with the auto I'd stick to 4.56's for 35-37's. Some prefer 4.88's. Others want to roll 5.13s and 35's. I can tell you from experience I would hate that combo and you're wasting half your gearing. You shouldn't be in the second Overdrive gear 80-90% of the time you're driving on the road in my opinion. Even with our stock XR, the 4.56s and 35s have the rpms up higher than need be when cruising on the freeway at low loads.
I agree we this. Sometimes perception trumps reality. In this case, the throttle controller (only) makes the vehicle "feel" faster seat-of-the-pants. But...isn't that what it's all about?
This statement is absolutely true. But...it shows that you haven't personally tried one. And...the throttle controller is a tireless helper. You'll tire of manually modulating with your foot after 5 minutes, and then you are back to the land of no pep.
I know, you said economical, so forget the 392..lol
Everyone’s needs are different as to what they want or need. I put 4.88’s in my 5 speed auto JK with only 35’s and I did it as I pulled my bass boat a lot. No way normal driving required that low of a gear but it suited my needs.
