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  1. DriverSideImpact1008

    86 cucv blazer tranny swap

    To further expand on this: the larger the tire the slower it will be off the line, but the higher the top end speed (and the lower the rpms). Bigger tires will also hurt your hill climbing ability a little bit due to the lower rpms. Small tire= quicker off the line, lower top speed/higher rpms...
  2. DriverSideImpact1008

    86 cucv blazer tranny swap

    Highway speeds are nice and easy with a stock M1009. 60-70mph all day long. At 65mph with stock gears and 30-31" tires you should see about 2200rpm which is right around the upper part of the "sweet spot" for the 6.2L. Some guys on SS even say they go 75-80mph with their 1009's.
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