Four-Tens or Three Seventy-Threes?
08-09-2006, 01:07 AM
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Four-Tens or Three Seventy-Threes?
Which gears and why? i hear alot of crap about working the engine really hard at high speeds and eventhough i want a nice jump off the line would i be in alot of trouble if i put 4.10 gears in there and drove at 80mph. i also heard that its the preferred gear for an autmatic tranny as opposed to the 3.73 why?
Im really lost on this guys. anyone have 4.10s? why didnt you get them if you didnt and why did you get them if you did. once again im begging for the mercy of you fanatics to help me with ANOTHER big decision. Whats the pros and cons for each?
Im really lost on this guys. anyone have 4.10s? why didnt you get them if you didnt and why did you get them if you did. once again im begging for the mercy of you fanatics to help me with ANOTHER big decision. Whats the pros and cons for each?
08-09-2006, 03:45 AM
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RE: Four-Tens or Three Seventy-Threes?
from what i have herd 4.10 are not tolerable in an auto
people say drive around with your od off for a week and if you can take it then get 4.10
the 3.73s are better for an auto
you will get a great jump with them
people say drive around with your od off for a week and if you can take it then get 4.10
the 3.73s are better for an auto
you will get a great jump with them
08-09-2006, 10:14 AM
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RE: Four-Tens or Three Seventy-Threes?
I just got my 3:73's, its the first time I really noticed an improvement. runs 2000 at 60 mph, and a good hit in the back when I gun it. I drive from grand rapids michigan to detroit every other week, so the 4:10's were out of the question for me. I'm still hoping to get 22-25 mpg on the highway.
08-09-2006, 02:27 PM
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RE: Four-Tens or Three Seventy-Threes?
my opinion is anything less then a .80 final drive ratio deserves 4.10s, the autos are .75, it will also make up if you plan on draging alot for the softer launch from an auto to a manual, for a 5 speed though 4.10s are it hands down
08-10-2006, 01:05 PM
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RE: Four-Tens or Three Seventy-Threes?
ORIGINAL: Stckman
Looks like if i do alot of long distance driving i should NOT get 4.10s... thanks.
Looks like if i do alot of long distance driving i should NOT get 4.10s... thanks.
08-10-2006, 01:11 PM
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RE: Four-Tens or Three Seventy-Threes?
ORIGINAL: mustangman02232
my opinion is anything less then a .80 final drive ratio deserves 4.10s, the autos are .75, it will also make up if you plan on draging alot for the softer launch from an auto to a manual, for a 5 speed though 4.10s are it hands down
my opinion is anything less then a .80 final drive ratio deserves 4.10s, the autos are .75, it will also make up if you plan on draging alot for the softer launch from an auto to a manual, for a 5 speed though 4.10s are it hands down
08-10-2006, 09:30 PM
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RE: Four-Tens or Three Seventy-Threes?
ORIGINAL: Derf00
+1 typical rule of thumb.. Auto's 4.10 Manuals 3.73..if you can find them you can go with 3.93
ORIGINAL: mustangman02232
my opinion is anything less then a .80 final drive ratio deserves 4.10s, the autos are .75, it will also make up if you plan on draging alot for the softer launch from an auto to a manual, for a 5 speed though 4.10s are it hands down
my opinion is anything less then a .80 final drive ratio deserves 4.10s, the autos are .75, it will also make up if you plan on draging alot for the softer launch from an auto to a manual, for a 5 speed though 4.10s are it hands down