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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 11:18 AM
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hows it going fellas..... the times comin up n my trucks about to get a huge overhaul but i got one question thats still in my mind.....what size tires is too big for the inline 6 to push???

im plannin on going with 47s n geared out axles....i no the gears r gunna help it alot but still theres gotta be a time when the motor starts to hit its max...

guess the real question is with 47s n geared axles will the 6 be good or should i start thinkin about v8 time??
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 11:25 AM
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ultimately it depends on what you wanna do, but i'd keep the six, tons o torque!!
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 11:51 AM
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It's about the gearing, not the engine. Suzuki Samarais only have 4 bangers and they do fine.
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 12:04 PM
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Keep the 6 and gear the **** out of it to turn the tires. It's got more torque way down low than either of the V8s
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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Are you doing a SAS?
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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4.9+ Turbo, watch the video. What would that do in low lock in a mud hole.
I think those are only 33s though.
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 01:47 PM
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ive seen 5.0l's push 54's....obviously they have 3/4 - 1 tonne axles in them though.
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Just call me Sean
It's about the gearing, not the engine. Suzuki Samarais only have 4 bangers and they do fine.
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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yea thanks guy for the help n twilliams9 yea ill be doin the leaf spring sas
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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also do u guys no anywhere i could find a heavy duty clutch best ive seen was a stage 2 which i purchased n its slippin already i need something crazy
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