This message is for COWPIE1 or anybody else with info regarding a GLIDER TRUCK..=)

I'm very new to this site so please don't hate on me. I'm an owner operator here in Dallas, Tx. I have a dedicated run from Dallas to central Louisiana everyday (5-6 days a week) hauling on average of 44K of chicken. I have a 2007 FL Century 14L 515hp I believe it has 3:42 on the rear?. My truck doesn't pull very good at all and the MPG isn't all that good either.. I'm looking into ordering a Glider truck here in the next year as soon as I get mine paid for. I was going to order from Fitz but I read what some people have to say about them. I prefur to deal with a FL dealer. I just assume things would be easier that way for me. I called up Harrison Truck Center and talked to them but couldn't get a lot of info on what I wanted to know. Anyways, I have a lot knowledge about trucking but never had a 12.7L Detroit. I'm not very smart when it comes to the gears for the back. I have NO IDEA what gears is good for what (sad huh)?.. I'm just trying to figure out what is a good set up for that motor?? I know that I want a 10 or 13 speed with 22.5 Low Pro. I just want the right gears that will pull very very well but still get good fuel mileage. I normally like to run around 70-72 MPH on good days. I'm not trying to be a left lane trucker, but it would be nice to have a truck that can handle it with ease if I ever wanted to. If there is ANY info you guys can throw at me, I would REALLY appreciate it. Thanks and God Bless!

Also, I'm not sure what a ported manifold is or a turbo with a blanket? I'm assuming you can add all this on when you order the glider from Harrison? I'm looking at a 2014 Coronado..=)

 

Oh, ok.. Someone sent me a private message saying 3:55 would be perfect. I'm really confused now.lol What is the difference if you don't mind me asking..?

 

Thank you VERY VERY much FLD! Very helpful info. Stay safe out there!