79 ford f150 trying to get more top end
I have a 79 f150 that has a 460 with a c6 transmission. It has alot of low end torque that I don't need. Was wondering if there was a transmission I could put in to get more top speed. Or would it be easier to put new gears in the rear end. I figure get more top end and less torque would help on gas and get more speed. What would be easier better or cheaper. And if I have to really gear the back axle do I have to do the front also. Thanks for any help.
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You didn't say whether it's a 4X4 , but if it is, yes both differentials would have to be changed. Have you considered a larger circumference tire that will have enough room to work?
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79 Ford
Yes it is 4x4 and I have 35 inch tires. Its just I take every weekend hunting and its about an hour drive and when I'm running 65-70 MPH its screaming ans the Tom's are high. Like it needs another gear or overdrive. I don't need all that torque. I don't pull nothing with it at all. Just like to make it a little more practical for what I need. If putting in new gears is my best option, what is the best gear ratio to go with. Thank you in advance for any help.
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change ur exhaust to high flow as in, get like true duals 2.5 inch or 3 inch piping high flow muffler and cat. cold air intake, aftermarket headers-shorties for top end, intake manifold for about 3000-7000 rpm range, if you change your rear end gears get smaller ones, all this will dramatically screw ur low end but add high end
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