410 or 454?

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K S SWIGART   katswig@earthlink.net

Marlene Moss wrote:
> 
> Gearhead hubby says 350 or 410.  Your top speed will be limited even more
> with the 454.  If you're talking diesel, even more reason to go 350 or lower
> (lower number, higher ratio if you know what I mean!)

Not talking diesel (gasoline 460 cu in). And a 350 is what it has in it already, 
and it is definintely NOT the right gearing.  Way too high, which is why I am 
having it replaced.  I have made the appointment to have the 454 put in, as 
that is what they are recommending, but I suspect that (being a 4WD shop) 
that they might be thinking more along the lines of "off roading" (which I 
will be doing also...and yes, with the trailer, in fact I have a camping trip planned
for this weekend to "test drive" the whole rig, which will include 15 miles
down a dirt road in the back of the San Bernardino mountains), but I do need 
to go down the highway as well, so maybe th 410 might be better.

Or maybe the 454 with a gear splitter? 

Any recommendations?

kat
Orange County, Calif.