what type of tranny can i get?
Asked by Dominic Jan 12, 2021 at 12:41 PM about the 1996 GMC Sierra 3500 2 Dr K3500 SLE 4WD Standard Cab LB
Question type: Car Customization
what transmission can I put in my truck for speed? preferably manual. stock
one is in it and gearing is for towing. I want one for quicker takeoff and a
higher speed. the speed limiter is turned off right now. i top out at 138
5 Answers
Low gears in the rear axle (for towing) are also good for fast take off. Higher gears are good for top speed but not take off. You could look for a 5 or 6 speed manual.
right now my gearing is 1st 5.61:1 2nd 3.04:1 3rd 1.67:1 4th 1:1 5th .75:1
You need more power, not another transmission to get what you want. What is the engine speed at 60mph in top gear?
at 60 it just shifts into 4th. it's an automatic, but I want a manual. i just don't like my first gear because it shifts in to 2nd at 13 mph
Your best bet is to get a different truck. If you want a fast truck get a later model performance model 1/2 ton. Yours is a HD work truck.