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Originally Posted by jhv48
With my 3.73 rear end, and a moderately cammed engine, I can cruise at 75 mph on the freeway (with the .64 fifth gear) and still hear myself think. Mileage is good and the noise is kept to a minimum, somewhat. Need power, downshift and go.
HOWEVER, when flying on mountain roads, fifth gear is all but worthless on those long straightaways. Too big an rpm dropoff.
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Yes, it's important for those on the fence post with the TKO's fifth gear to look at their rear end ratio, tire size, and engine's behavior in the low 2000's before making a final decision and then realize that the .64 is
only for pleasant cruising (and the occasional visit to the salt flats
).