Will gears help mpg
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Will gears help mpg
I have 09 rubi and I am running 37s, will 538 gears help my gas mileage or just my torq? Really
can't afford for mileage to get worse.
can't afford for mileage to get worse.
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Once you reprogram, you have to decide if you can live with the performance as it is with the 4.10 gears.
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do you have a manual or automatic?
I had a manual 09 Rubicon JKU on 37's and yes I wanted more power but not enough to regear from the 4:10's. I got about 15 mpg on average.
I had a manual 09 Rubicon JKU on 37's and yes I wanted more power but not enough to regear from the 4:10's. I got about 15 mpg on average.
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2010 Sahara unlimited, just installed 5.13's + superchip on 33's, great improvement in torque still gussling fuel, not to worry as I fill up my tank for 20$US
I am running the 93+ tune though, you could opt for the economy tune......... don't know the answer though. (superchip is a must as you need to adjust your transmission changes and ODO)
I am running the 93+ tune though, you could opt for the economy tune......... don't know the answer though. (superchip is a must as you need to adjust your transmission changes and ODO)
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2010 Sahara unlimited, just installed 5.13's + superchip on 33's, great improvement in torque still gussling fuel, not to worry as I fill up my tank for 20$US
I am running the 93+ tune though, you could opt for the economy tune......... don't know the answer though. (superchip is a must as you need to adjust your transmission changes and ODO)
I am running the 93+ tune though, you could opt for the economy tune......... don't know the answer though. (superchip is a must as you need to adjust your transmission changes and ODO)
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A 2010, automatic transmission, with 5.13s and 33s will run nearly identical rpms as a 2012 automatic with stock tires and 4.10s of a previous model year with a manual transmission with stock tires at highway cruise speeds.
That would be a statement of fact.
That would be a statement of fact.
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I agree....but highways here....don't make be laugh..indeed not or very limited. So not very high speeds just too bumpy. Also I have 35's as well and the superchip takes nicely care of tuning my transmission to gearing and tires.