3.31/3.55/3.73 Rear Axle Ratio?
02-10-2012, 08:02 AM
#41
Join Date: Nov 2010
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Miss typed> Excuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuse me 3.7 V6.
02-10-2012, 11:20 AM
#42
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Cool nice to hear unbiased info. I agree with the challenger looks, though I do think it needs to be lowered to offset the massive height of the body panels. The R/Ts and SRT8s look substantially better than the v6 model because of the wheels and different suspension set up. I drove a camaro and was disappointed from the lack of "kick in the pants" feel that the mustang gives, though it was a convertible.
Lower that Challenger! Plush interior, nice seats in the SRT8, great engine but feels heavy.
The Camaro has a very short roof line, almost rub my head on the liner. Good price, nice looks.
The Mustang is a driver's car. Best handling, great steering input and feel.
02-22-2012, 12:03 PM
#43
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 28
.373's all the way. I had them installed in my 99GT and now have them (factory option) in my 2011 GT.
02-25-2012, 11:27 AM
#44
So it seems like we have come to an unanimous decision that the 3.73 rear option would be the best choice for those purely looking to get the most performance out of their Mustang!
Thanks to all who contributed on this thread, I appreciate all the comments!
Thanks to all who contributed on this thread, I appreciate all the comments!
02-25-2012, 04:43 PM
#45
Ha ha, yeah, well I love domestic pony cars suffice to say.
Challenger looks the best IMO, especially the R/T Classic package which is what I went with (black on black). Worst performance of the bunch... but I've gotten more compliments on that car than anything I've ever owned.
Mustang, best performance and bang for the buck by far. Most fun to drive (extrapolation from my test drive anyway...) Best sounding engine and exhaust too.
Camaro, looks good but not as good as the Challenger IMO. Performs well but not as well as the Mustang. Finishes last of the three... and I grew up a GM guy! (flame suit on)
Challenger looks the best IMO, especially the R/T Classic package which is what I went with (black on black). Worst performance of the bunch... but I've gotten more compliments on that car than anything I've ever owned.
Mustang, best performance and bang for the buck by far. Most fun to drive (extrapolation from my test drive anyway...) Best sounding engine and exhaust too.
Camaro, looks good but not as good as the Challenger IMO. Performs well but not as well as the Mustang. Finishes last of the three... and I grew up a GM guy! (flame suit on)
You definitely echo my sentiments though of all three! I went out and actually considered the Camaro after I had tested a new 5.0. I was surprised, disappointed that it didn't have the seat of your pants kick that I experienced in the 5.0. I knew the Challenger wouldn't be that strong but if I had wanted a car strictly for looks, the Challenger would win hands down. I say if you have any of the three, at least you are helping the pony wars live on! 
06-16-2012, 10:41 PM
#46
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Good info here on the post - thanks all
Challengers turn my head more than mustangs...
There is one BADASS green 392 SRT 8 with exhaust around town that looks killer.
I have driven a srt8 Challenger (slow model)... Was not as fast as I thought it would be, but it was fast.
I drove a camaro last year... Top half of the car is too short/narrow. Not what you'd expect when you hit 1st and 2nd, kinda sluggish... The pillar takes up a lot of room and it's hard to see when turning.
The new mustang - man I have bad luck with issues... BUT it's fast and fun to drive... Nothing like hitting 3rd and 4th on the highway... Amazing how much faster it is than my previous 07 and 99, lol.
Challengers turn my head more than mustangs...
There is one BADASS green 392 SRT 8 with exhaust around town that looks killer.
I have driven a srt8 Challenger (slow model)... Was not as fast as I thought it would be, but it was fast.
I drove a camaro last year... Top half of the car is too short/narrow. Not what you'd expect when you hit 1st and 2nd, kinda sluggish... The pillar takes up a lot of room and it's hard to see when turning.
The new mustang - man I have bad luck with issues... BUT it's fast and fun to drive... Nothing like hitting 3rd and 4th on the highway... Amazing how much faster it is than my previous 07 and 99, lol.
07-31-2012, 04:38 PM
#47
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Maryland
Posts: 21
Thanks to all who put in their thoughts on this topic! I was about to ask the very same question for my 2013 GT/CS (automatic and 3.15 gears). Having read all of these posts (along with a quick call to my local dealer) I am gonna stick with the stock gears. As it stands now, the traction control comes in far too often under "spirited driving" and with 3.55 or 3.73 gearing I would probably be looking for a way to permanently disable the traction control!
Additionally, the service manager (and my neighbor) really discouraged it since that is a major change to the drivetrain, which might give the dealer grounds to nullify a warranty if something went up in smoke.
Additionally, the service manager (and my neighbor) really discouraged it since that is a major change to the drivetrain, which might give the dealer grounds to nullify a warranty if something went up in smoke.
07-31-2012, 09:07 PM
#48
Thanks to all who put in their thoughts on this topic! I was about to ask the very same question for my 2013 GT/CS (automatic and 3.15 gears). Having read all of these posts (along with a quick call to my local dealer) I am gonna stick with the stock gears. As it stands now, the traction control comes in far too often under "spirited driving" and with 3.55 or 3.73 gearing I would probably be looking for a way to permanently disable the traction control!
Additionally, the service manager (and my neighbor) really discouraged it since that is a major change to the drivetrain, which might give the dealer grounds to nullify a warranty if something went up in smoke.
Additionally, the service manager (and my neighbor) really discouraged it since that is a major change to the drivetrain, which might give the dealer grounds to nullify a warranty if something went up in smoke.
Its been reported that 3.31 have the best results in the quarter mile for automatics.
08-01-2012, 12:46 PM
#49
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Thanks to all who put in their thoughts on this topic! I was about to ask the very same question for my 2013 GT/CS (automatic and 3.15 gears). Having read all of these posts (along with a quick call to my local dealer) I am gonna stick with the stock gears. As it stands now, the traction control comes in far too often under "spirited driving" and with 3.55 or 3.73 gearing I would probably be looking for a way to permanently disable the traction control!
Additionally, the service manager (and my neighbor) really discouraged it since that is a major change to the drivetrain, which might give the dealer grounds to nullify a warranty if something went up in smoke.
Additionally, the service manager (and my neighbor) really discouraged it since that is a major change to the drivetrain, which might give the dealer grounds to nullify a warranty if something went up in smoke.