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SHORTSHIFTER89
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what gears are best for an 89stang 3:73 or 3:55
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1989 Mustang 5.0 HCI NOW SUPERCHARGED
2013 Range Rover Sport
2011 Bmw 5501 twin turbo 530HP
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Posts: 923 | From: 707 hillside | Registered: Jul 2007
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92stangLX
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I like 3:55's in a manual car. 3:73's in an auto. Also depends on what your combo is. A lot of people w/ turbos are going to 3:27's
Posts: 5302 | From: San Francisco | Registered: Sep 2003
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JohnB
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Originally posted by F8LSN8K:
3:73's they shouldnt even make 3:55's ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
Both my Cobras have 3.55's. I guarantee at least one would make you think twice about that statement. ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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Posts: 6523 | From: Orlando FL/Redding CA | Registered: Mar 2002
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Originally posted by JohnB:
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Originally posted by F8LSN8K:
3:73's they shouldnt even make 3:55's
Both my Cobras have 3.55's. I guarantee at least one would make you think twice about that statement.
3.55s SUCK ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
Posts: 554 | From: Dyess AFB | Registered: Jun 2003
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91Trunkster
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Mine has 3.27's, they shouldn't make those either huh?
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SHORTSHIFTER89
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my stang is a 5speed with a few mods i was told that 3:55 are good for all around driveing and 3:73's are only good for in town. i dont drive the car everyday anymore b/c i work 7days a week plus i have other cars to drive but i do wanna put some gears in next month. so i am comeing to see jon.B THANKS GUYS
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Posts: 923 | From: 707 hillside | Registered: Jul 2007
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Curt
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the cruising RPM difference between 3.55's and 3.73's will be negligible, I have 3.73's and get 22MPG freeway.
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Posts: 866 | From: Monterey/Rocklin | Registered: Nov 2005
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SmokinLX
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Originally posted by SHORTSHIFTER89:
my stang is a 5speed with a few mods i was told that 3:55 are good for all around driveing and 3:73's are only good for in town. i dont drive the car everyday anymore b/c i work 7days a week plus i have other cars to drive but i do wanna put some gears in next month. so i am comeing to see jon.B THANKS GUYS
If I remember rite the difference is about 200-300 rpm at 65 MPH. With just a few bolt on's You will be better off with the 373's. I have 373's in My auto and they have been great.
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Posts: 4388 | From: East Bay | Registered: Aug 2002
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SHORTSHIFTER89
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with the 3:73's can you fill the pull when your on the freeway? or more rideing around town? i heard that the 3:73's are worthless on the freeway but the 3:55 are great im leaning more towards the 3:55 but i wanna be sure i wanna fill the pull on the freeway and street.
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1989 Mustang 5.0 HCI NOW SUPERCHARGED
2013 Range Rover Sport
2011 Bmw 5501 twin turbo 530HP
1998 silverado c1500 cheyenne
Posts: 923 | From: 707 hillside | Registered: Jul 2007
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SHORTSHIFTER89
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thanks smokinlx
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2013 Range Rover Sport
2011 Bmw 5501 twin turbo 530HP
1998 silverado c1500 cheyenne
Posts: 923 | From: 707 hillside | Registered: Jul 2007
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losbadgts
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if it was me i would go with the 3.73's if u are just planning on staying n/a.
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Posts: 3625 | From: redwood city | Registered: Apr 2004
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SHORTSHIFTER89
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thanks for the info LOSBADGTS
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2013 Range Rover Sport
2011 Bmw 5501 twin turbo 530HP
1998 silverado c1500 cheyenne
Posts: 923 | From: 707 hillside | Registered: Jul 2007
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Blind
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Originally posted by SHORTSHIFTER89:
with the 3:73's can you fill the pull when your on the freeway? or more rideing around town? i heard that the 3:73's are worthless on the freeway but the 3:55 are great im leaning more towards the 3:55 but i wanna be sure i wanna fill the pull on the freeway and street.
with my 3.73's 5th gear pulls hard on the freeway, I never have to down shift to pass anyone.
with 3.55's and a blower, it's a better combo.
n/a, 3.73's.
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Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
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SHORTSHIFTER89
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thanks blind LX. i was also wondering is the 3:37's good with the bbk 65mm throttle?
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2013 Range Rover Sport
2011 Bmw 5501 twin turbo 530HP
1998 silverado c1500 cheyenne
Posts: 923 | From: 707 hillside | Registered: Jul 2007
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BLK 90 GT 5.0
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3:73's are the shit u can feel the pull on the freeway and in town never had 3:55's so icant talk shit but i'd go with 3:73's if u want too feel it pull hard
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Posts: 836 | From: SAC (916) | Registered: Mar 2007
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SHORTSHIFTER89
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good looking out blk 90 5.0 looks like im deadlocked on the 3:73's i went to check on some today but they want over $300but i said i was cool.
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1989 Mustang 5.0 HCI NOW SUPERCHARGED
2013 Range Rover Sport
2011 Bmw 5501 twin turbo 530HP
1998 silverado c1500 cheyenne
Posts: 923 | From: 707 hillside | Registered: Jul 2007
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