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Posted by SicK01StaNg (Member # 2949) on :
 
any one know what are the best gears for a 2001 gt with some mods
 

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Posted by TRIX02GT (Member # 2844) on :
 
don't have em but want and would recomend 3.73's if you see some freeway driving...if not maybe 4.10's but that be a bit much...you could try 3.90's but i heard 3.73's from ford motorsports are the best buy and quality
 

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Posted by KCmustangboy (Member # 1927) on :
 
3.73s are good for everyday driving, if you are way into racing get 4.10s. If I didn't drive to LA, and San lois so much I would have 4.10 for sure and I am still thinking about going from 3.73s to 4.10s. Don't get 3.55s you will regret it if you race at all...
 

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Posted by xcessive50 (Member # 2995) on :
 
i usually hear that the 4:10's are the best for the 4.6 cars, but no personal experience on it
 

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Posted by Blu50Stang (Member # 489) on :
 
With a modular, you'll hardly notice the 3.73s. 4.10s will work nicely for a daily driven car. I know quite a few guys running 4.30s, but they are turning 3k on the freeway(which is a lil high IMO).
 

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Posted by slidewayz94 (Member # 3101) on :
 
Go with 3.73's I went from 2.73's to 3.55's and like the freeway rpms's but regret not going to 3.73's
 

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Posted by KCmustangboy (Member # 1927) on :
 

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Originally posted by slidewayz94:
Go with 3.73's I went from 2.73's to 3.55's and like the freeway rpms's but regret not going to 3.73's

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and I went from 2.73s to 3.73s and regret not going to 4.10s....lol everyone always seems to short them selves the first time the do gears!
 

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Posted by slidewayz94 (Member # 3101) on :
 
Why did ford even offer 2.73 gear ratio??? they are horrible!
 

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Posted by Quick 88LX (Member # 1950) on :
 

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Originally posted by slidewayz94:
Why did ford even offer 2.73 gear ratio??? they are horrible!

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Economy
 

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Posted by Jdub07 (Member # 2728) on :
 
Pick a gear ratio you want then go one higher. that way you can't short yourself.

if you are thinkin 3.55's go 3.73's if your thinkin 3.73' go 3.90 or 4.10 :-)

I love my 3.55's yet I wouldn't mind trying out the 3.73's. To bad gears can't be swapped as easy as rims or mass air's.
 

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Posted by chronicsmokin281 (Member # 1649) on :
 
3.73 or 3.90 gears would work best for a daily driven street/race car! i have an 02 gt with the basic bolt-ons and with frpp 3.73's and felt the difference but just go with 3.90's and tell me all about it! so i can get some on my bro's 03 gt...
 

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Posted by 7.3L White Whale (Member # 1848) on :
 
go with 4.10s. I wish i at least got 3.90s or 4.10s.
 

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Posted by shade- (Member # 298) on :
 

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Originally posted by KCmustangboy:
lol everyone always seems to short them selves the first time the do gears!

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