what is the effect of gearing on towing? I notice only the ridgeline has a shorter ratio than the EcoDiesels 3.92, but the ridgeline only offers 5,000lb towing capacity..
The only reason i ask is because i noticed that the Silvy with 3.23's tows 6,000 lbs vs its shorter geared twin Sierra at 6,700 lbs... Considering everything is identical i figured it has to be the taller gears in the silvy that contribute to the 700 lb loss..
I would imagine the explanation for Silvys 3.23 vs Sierras 3.42 is that the silverado is marketed as having a greater fuel efficiency than F150 while Sierra is left to its own devices. Although the observed MPG only has the two differing by .1 MPG...
The only reason i ask is because i noticed that the Silvy with 3.23's tows 6,000 lbs vs its shorter geared twin Sierra at 6,700 lbs... Considering everything is identical i figured it has to be the taller gears in the silvy that contribute to the 700 lb loss..
I would imagine the explanation for Silvys 3.23 vs Sierras 3.42 is that the silverado is marketed as having a greater fuel efficiency than F150 while Sierra is left to its own devices. Although the observed MPG only has the two differing by .1 MPG...
