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Posted by SHORTSHIFTER89 (Member # 7810) on :
 
what gears are best for an 89stang 3:73 or 3:55
 
Posted by F8LSN8K (Member # 7080) on :
 
3:73's they shouldnt even make 3:55's [Roll Eyes]
 
Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :
 
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
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by F8LSN8K:
3:73's they shouldnt even make 3:55's [Roll Eyes]
Both my Cobras have 3.55's. I guarantee at least one would make you think twice about that statement. [Wink]
 
Posted by 347_C.I.D. (Member # 2956) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by JohnB:
quote:
Originally posted by F8LSN8K:
3:73's they shouldnt even make 3:55's [Roll Eyes]
Both my Cobras have 3.55's. I guarantee at least one would make you think twice about that statement. [Wink]
3.55s SUCK [Razz]
 
Posted by Trunkster (Member # 6598) on :
 
Mine has 3.27's, they shouldn't make those either huh?
 
Posted by SHORTSHIFTER89 (Member # 7810) on :
 
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
 
Posted by Curt (Member # 6254) on :
 
the cruising RPM difference between 3.55's and 3.73's will be negligible, I have 3.73's and get 22MPG freeway.
 
Posted by SmokinLX (Member # 1684) on :
 
quote:
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.
 
Posted by SHORTSHIFTER89 (Member # 7810) on :
 
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.
 
Posted by SHORTSHIFTER89 (Member # 7810) on :
 
thanks smokinlx
 
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 
if it was me i would go with the 3.73's if u are just planning on staying n/a.
 
Posted by SHORTSHIFTER89 (Member # 7810) on :
 
thanks for the info LOSBADGTS
 
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
quote:
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.
 
Posted by SHORTSHIFTER89 (Member # 7810) on :
 
thanks blind LX. i was also wondering is the 3:37's good with the bbk 65mm throttle?
 
Posted by BLK 90 GT 5.0 (Member # 7534) on :
 
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
[burnout] [burnout]
 
Posted by SHORTSHIFTER89 (Member # 7810) on :
 
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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