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Old May 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!
Old May 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 ...
Old May 26, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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nice, thanks!
Old May 26, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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Default RE: 3.55 factory gears...do you like them?

With 400rearwheel horsepower you should be able to enjoy any gear.
Old May 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.
Old May 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.
Old May 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.
Old May 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
Old May 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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