gear ratio

[scheff]

im thinking of going to 3.73 gears in my 1990 ranger with the 2.3 manual trans i need to no what kinda of gas milage ill be getting and how much strain wll my drive train have. does anyone have any sugestions

 

[adsm08]

4.10 gears.

 

[Captain Ledd]

Honestly, just go to 4.10.

If you're running a 235/75R15 tire size and feel like spending some cash, consider 4.56.

I have a 235/75R15 tire on my '97 2.3L and went all the way to 4.56, my mileage has actually increased from 3.73. Also a manual transmission.


Drivtrain strain from a 2.3L... ROFL (seriously though, no need to worry about that)

 

[scheff]

alright thanks guys

 

[adsm08]

Yeah, the 2.3L doesn' have enough power to break an egg, it won't break anything else.

 

[mobileaudio219]

How it affects your gas mileage would really depend on your commute. Do you do a ton of hwy driving? Flat ground?

If you did a ton of hwy driving and you drive mostly on flat ground (say you live in the desert), then you may lose a bit of mpg by going to 3:73's.

If you do a lot of around town driving, then 3:73's will probably help a little.

In any case, I don't think you're going to gain/lose much mpg at all.

 

[Captain Ledd]

Actually my mileage was highway.

Did 70 all the way across the state (normally keep it to 60 for mileage reasons, but I wanted to get there on time) one way. On the way back I towed a 1,200 lb tandem axle trailer (flat deck - empty, 55-60). Did in on one tank.

Filled up in Fenton, Mi. when I left, drove to Hartford, Mi. and topped off in Fenton. Mind you I was starting to sweat a bit getting back to Fenton, but it wouldn't have done that before the gears.

When it comes to 4 bangers, do not fear the gear.