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Re: [GMCnet] New Manny Tranny on hills [message #195354 is a reply to message #195346] Thu, 10 January 2013 14:48 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
James Hupy is currently offline  James Hupy   United States
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Darryl, given the 403's lack of torque below 48-50 mph, I usually manually
downshift at about that speed if the top of the upgrade is not in sight.
But with the 3:70 final drive gears, my 403 will not lose speed on anything
less than a 6% grade. It is the best performance upgrade that you can make
for the money spent.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 Gmc Royale 403
On Jan 10, 2013 9:15 AM, "Darryl Meyers" <hospacctg@att.net> wrote:

>
>
> I run a 403 with the 3.07 FD and no tach. I've been downshifting to
> second at 40mph on hills but I'm thinking I should be shifting at 50
> instead. Anyone know what the rpm's would be at 50 in second?
> --
> Darryl Meyers
>
> 1978 Eleganza II
>
> El Dorado Hills, CA
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