The mazda gears will take just about anything you throw at them. I have the 4.3 pushing through 4.44 gears with oversize tires - no problems. With 3 leaves I don't get any sort of axle wrap or wheel hop. The cooling system is also adequate for the 4.3. You might need a new radiator with a V8, but other guys could answer that better. FWIW, I've sat in motown traffic in summer days and never approach overheating.
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