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Old 05-26-2007, 05:37 PM
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3.55 factory gears...do you like them? I will have around 400rwhp when I leave the lot, do you think 3.55's will hook up ok? Thanks!
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Old 05-26-2007, 05:45 PM
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Default RE: 3.55 factory gears...do you like them?

Actually they should hook up well. Im sitting at 440hp to the rear wheels and 2 weeks ago cut a 1.744 60' on ET streets. On the stock tires i cut a 1.80. Only suspension mod are Steeda LCA's ...
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Old 05-26-2007, 05:51 PM
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nice, thanks!
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Old 05-26-2007, 06:35 PM
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With 400rearwheel horsepower you should be able to enjoy any gear.
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Old 05-26-2007, 06:50 PM
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I HAVE NO CLUE!

But I'm pleased enough that I have no desire to change them. I think the harder work on the engine and less MPG outweigh the small gain you'll get, for daily driving at least.

3.55s are the best compromise imo.
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Old 05-26-2007, 08:08 PM
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Default RE: 3.55 factory gears...do you like them?

Technically, I don't think the engine works harder with a shorter gear. In fact it's just the opposite. If you do a lot of highway driving then it will work harder because it will rev higher.

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I HAVE NO CLUE!

But I'm pleased enough that I have no desire to change them. I think the harder work on the engine and less MPG outweigh the small gain you'll get, for daily driving at least.

3.55s are the best compromise imo.
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Old 05-26-2007, 09:44 PM
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Default RE: 3.55 factory gears...do you like them?

With over 415 ft lbs of torque i hook up pretty well while spraying. Anythng bigger would be pointless imho, 3:55's are great when you are putting down big numbers.
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Old 05-26-2007, 10:09 PM
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I really like my 3.55's. Wish they would offer as an option the 3.73's. Its all driven by fleet gas milage IMHO
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Old 05-26-2007, 10:13 PM
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I have two sets of 3.55 sitting in my garage, Like new, Ford gears, $50. and there yours.

I changed them for 4.10 and 4.30s

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