Thoughts on 3.08 diff ratio

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  1. Crude Truckin'

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    I believe the DD Detrots have variable water pumps. Don’t quote me lol
     
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    These torque curves mean so little! 6-71 peak torque was at 1200 rpm. Was there a single driver who wasn't bumping the governor driving one? My truck has a plaque on the dash that lists ideal RPMs for fuel economy, cruising speed and minimum rpm for hard pull. Basically it said "if you're pulling a hill with this green motor, we're going to beat the snot out of you if you let it see 1399 rpm!"
     
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