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Posted by ilikeV8torque (Member # 6509) on :
 
Ride: 00' GT
Upgrades: Single chamber flows, Steeda intake kit, Eibach Sportline springs. Next ugrade is an O/R H or X pipe.

OK guys, turning to you for advise.I don't know what gears and pinion best fit me and my style of driving. I'm new to muscle cars therefore do not know of anyone that has a mustang with gear upgrades. All I can tell you about my driving style is a like Fwy speed than 1/4 mile but I do love the occasional light to light battle even though I haven't had one since I got my stang.

Tell me which one you think I should get and why. What are the pros and cons between the two and I will have to decide what to sacrifice if any. Thanks again!
 
Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5891) on :
 
373, i think its the best all aroud gear ratio, 4.10 is more directed towards 1/4
 
Posted by n8y8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
to me 410's arent for you if your car gets on the freeway frequently. 373's are perfect mixture of street strip IMO.
 
Posted by 5.0-srt-4 (Member # 5864) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by n8y8:
to me 410's arent for you if your car gets on the freeway frequently. 373's are perfect mixture of street strip IMO.
[patriot]
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
don't listen to these cats

For a heavy modular car that need more RPM than a 5.0 to make power, 4.10s all the way!
 
Posted by n8y8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
yea dont listen to me.
 
Posted by 5.0-srt-4 (Member # 5864) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
don't listen to these cats

For a heavy modular car that need more RPM than a 5.0 to make power, 4.10s all the way!
he said he likes the freeway....so whats the top speed with 4.10s? at what rpm is he cruising at at 70-75mph? there not very freeway friendly at all nuff said
 
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 
fu** it just go with 4.30's [patriot]


but for real i think u should go with 3.73 i have those on my 00 gt, its a good for freeway and city, next time i will go with 4.30's since i like the 1/4 racing
 
Posted by 03SVTPower (Member # 518) on :
 
Is it an automatic or manual? I think with the auto you should throw 4:10's in there and 3:73's with a stick. But really the difference between the two when coming to gas mileage is around 1-2 mpg, but if you are worried about gas mileage, then gears arent for you man! [patriot]
 
Posted by ilikeV8torque (Member # 6509) on :
 
Thanks for the replies so far. Keep them coming. I would like to hear more opinion and elaborate if you can.
 
Posted by 5.0-srt-4 (Member # 5864) on :
 
heres a simple run down...what n8y8 said by the way is dead on....4:10s give you more bang for light to light or 1/4 mile runs and alot less on the freeway...main purpose of 4:10s are short distance runs....

3:73s good gain for light to light very very noticiable gain and freeway is still comfy your not over revving just to cruise at 80

id say daily drivin and still want the go on the freeway get 373s
 
Posted by ilikeV8torque (Member # 6509) on :
 
quote:
Is it an automatic or manual? I think with the auto you should throw 4:10's in there and 3:73's with a stick. But really the difference between the two when coming to gas mileage is around 1-2 mpg, but if you are worried about gas mileage, then gears arent for you man!

I have a manual transmission and I'm not that worried about gas mileage.
 
Posted by bottled02GT?? (Member # 1772) on :
 
just thought id throw out my .02...... i used to have 3.90s....like them, middle ground [patriot]
 
Posted by bunchmyfunky (Member # 360) on :
 
If your keeping it NA then 4.10s all the way. Even if you drive on the freeway alot. 80mph is 3k rpm.
 
Posted by 87 (Member # 1549) on :
 
if youlikev8torque do the 4.dimes
 
Posted by 91Trunkster (Member # 6598) on :
 
I had 4.10's in my 93 Cobra and loved it, your 00GT should do better with them, don't be scared of 4.10's they are a beautiful gear. I'd run them now but I am going turbo on my 91.
 
Posted by Cobra5.0Jeep (Member # 1482) on :
 
3.73s are the best if your car is on the street a lot. 4.10s are more for 1/4 mile runs.
 




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