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2000GTGirL
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Well my rear end was leaking and I took it in the Rear End Specialist in Santa Clara, turns out my gears need to be replaced. Apperently (I'm a girl so I'll put this in my terms) ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif) there was no oil and the gears broke/snaped/what not. I have to replace the gasket, too. (hopefully I spelled it righ) LOL. I had 4.10's now I'm not sure which ones to go with now. 3.73's or 4.10's I don't race a lot so 4.30's are out of question. I heard 3.73 were good on the freeway. Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks guys
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2000 Mustang GT
3.73's - o/r X pipe - K&N Air Filter/removed Air Silencer - 17" Cobra R's
Posts: 740 | From: Campbell, CA | Registered: Apr 2002
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White02GT
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The usual question would be to ask you how often you drive on the freeway, and how fast do you usually drive? Everybody that has had 4.10's seems to be happy with them, and they don't seem to be a problem. If you already had 4.10's, then you probably wouldn't notice 3.73's, it would feel pretty much stock. You might as well stay with 4.10's.
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2002 Mustang GT 13.54 @ 102
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Posts: 1984 | From: Mountain View, Ca | Registered: Dec 2001
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2000GTGirL
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Yea that's what I was thinking. Thanks Eric
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2000 Mustang GT
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White02GT
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Originally posted by 2000GTGirL:
Yea that's what I was thinking. Thanks Eric
No problem. How did you like the 4.10's by the way? I don't really want a drag car, more of a road course car, so I will probably stay away from 4.10's. What kind of typical tank mileage did you get? Hit me up on AIM if you want.
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2002 Mustang GT 13.54 @ 102
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Posts: 1984 | From: Mountain View, Ca | Registered: Dec 2001
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2000GTGirL
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I thought my RPM was kinda high ![[Confused]](confused.gif) I would not know the difference between the 4.10's RPM and 3.73's RPM because I bought the car with the 4.10's. But Javier (99-UJSTLST) told me that the RPM should be in the 2500-3000 range going 85+. It launches pretty good though. I'll AIM you then. Thanks for the advice. Would you know how much it would cost me if I was buying the Gears and Gasket my self because they want to charge me over $600.00 and I think that's kinda high, but I've never had this problem so I don't really know how much they usually charge. Thanks
[ November 06, 2002, 04:28 PM: Message edited by: 2000GTGirL ]
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White02GT
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From what I remember, gear installs were usually around 400, probably a bit more than that. I think that's for just the straight swap and price of gears. I don't know if it would be different because you had damage to your previous rear.
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2002 Mustang GT 13.54 @ 102
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2000GTGirL
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Thanks
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2000 Mustang GT
3.73's - o/r X pipe - K&N Air Filter/removed Air Silencer - 17" Cobra R's
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S281 01-570
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Actually with 4.10s you should be just a little over 3100. With 3.55s your around 2700.
Posts: 13 | From: Central CA | Registered: Jun 2002
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hidnn.o.s.
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I would suggest 373's as the lowest gear to go with. .02
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Yellow94GT
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You guys are leaving out the new option. 3.90's! ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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Posts: 5990 | From: Cameron Park, Ca | Registered: Sep 2001
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Tough347
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i would go with the 390's......i have 410's and they are a bitch on the freeway so you could have the better of both worlds and go with the 390's
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Posts: 143 | From: pleasanton | Registered: Sep 2002
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98cobraGUY68
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i have 3:73's and they dont keep my speeds down on the freeway....i wish i had 4:10's so i wouldnt hit 120mph....everyday...........i think the 4:10's would keep my speeds down....but ive hit 147 with 3:73's...im sure u could still hit 140 with the 4:10's....i want those:(
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Posts: 431 | From: San Jose,CA | Registered: Jul 2002
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Originally posted by 98cobraGUY68:
i have 3:73's and they dont keep my speeds down on the freeway....i wish i had 4:10's so i wouldnt hit 120mph....everyday...........i think the 4:10's would keep my speeds down....but ive hit 147 with 3:73's...im sure u could still hit 140 with the 4:10's....i want those:(
You can't hit 140mph with 4.10's weve tried in a 98 cobra didnt work.
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Posts: 5685 | From: EASTBAY | Registered: Jan 2002
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2000BlackGT
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well, if you didnt like the 4.10s cause they revved too high, then step down a little bit, maybe 3.73s or 3.90s. I'm still debating too ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
Posts: 2833 | From: Chico, CA | Registered: Jun 2001
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