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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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For an 08 N/A Automatic GT with 3.31s.I drive approximately 50 miles per day in traffic. Sometimes its stop and go for an hour, sometimes its 70MPH the entire trip.

I definitely want gears, I can't decide if 3.73 will be enough or if 4.10 would be too much considering my daily commute. Im looking for opinions from people that may have similiar circumstances. I know 3.73 in an auto is similiar to 4.10 in manual, but sometimes the numbers dont correlate with the feel. Thanks!
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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3.73s.....works best for the auto gearing
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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4.10s with those 20s
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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just do the 4.10's and get it over with...finished in a PM
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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I wanted 4:10's until I saw a video on youtube of thehalf-throttle acceleration from a light. It shifted way too close for my taste. Also, when I was down a Doug's place (bamachips) he told me to never put in 4:10's and that he had them and took them off right away because he hated them. He also has an auto.

I'm trying to find the video now, i'll post it when I find it.
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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ORIGINAL: 07BLACKGT

I wanted 4:10's until I saw a video on youtube of thehalf-throttle acceleration from a light. It shifted way too close for my taste. Also, when I was down a Doug's place (bamachips) he told me to never put in 4:10's and that he had them and took them off right away because he hated them. He also has an auto.

I'm trying to find the video now, i'll post it when I find it.
thanks, thats good info! im looking for the vid too.
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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I agree 4.10s with 20"; with 4.10s and your wheel/tire combo, you are actually running about 3.90 gears.
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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gman,

is your car an auto or 5spd?
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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just found this joe..

https://mustangforums.com/m_3879182/tm.htm
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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4.10's, you won't regret it.



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