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Old 05-07-2015, 09:04 AM
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I'm pulling this weekend and am thinking about pulling in 3rd low. I have 35s and 4.56s so my effective ratio is around 4.30....could I get away with starting in 4th low? The more speed the better but don't wanna run out of power. I've got a 5.0. Thoughts??
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Ya, Don't do it!!!
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Ya, Don't do it!!!
Don't do what? 4th gear?
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Think I'll just pull in 3rd low.
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Don't do a sled pull is probably what he meant...
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Originally Posted by AricsFX
Don't do a sled pull is probably what he meant...
Why not....
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Let us know how it goes.
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What is a "sled pull"
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Originally Posted by tanked_darren
What is a "sled pull"

Sled Pull - Day 4 of Diesel Power Challenge 2013!:
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Didn't know, thanks.
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