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Yes, I've searched, I know there's nearly a phone book of discussion. But how about some real banter of what the wins and losses are of replacing a 3.78 with a 3.25 gear set. With my 30.5 tall rear tires (7.00-16) a 3.78 spins the motor at 2500 to get me 60 MPH. A 3.25 gives me 70 at that RPM....

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