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Old 03-04-2009, 08:45 AM
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I have the stock 355s still and i have found a couple good deals on some frrp 373s my question is would i notice much of a differnce between my 355s or should i try some 390s i dont want 410s just cause i feel as if that is too much. Please let me know what youg uys thnk and what a normal install price is... My uncle says he can help with the install but id feel a little more comfortable gettin it done progesionally. Thanks
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Old 03-04-2009, 09:38 AM
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Hell I wish mine came with 3.55s. I've got the 3.31s. If I were you, I'd keep what you have honestly. The 3.73s won't really be enough of a difference IMO. I agree with the 4.10s, I don't really want them either based on what I've read. Right now I'm thinking about just slapping the D/S on there and calling it good for now. The cars fast and I can actually still get some traction... sorta.

A typical price for install/parts is around $500~
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Old 03-04-2009, 11:34 AM
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Ford racing does not make 3.90 and 3.73 is not worth the effort, I assume you have a manual, 4.10 will be fine. I have 3.73.with my auto but I started with 3.31. The gearing differences in the two transmissions make the final result about the same.
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Old 03-04-2009, 12:10 PM
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If you have a manual, go with the 4:10s. Going from 3:55 to 3:73 are not worth the money and you will hardly be able to feel the difference.
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Old 03-04-2009, 12:47 PM
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There is not a huge difference in going from 3.55 to 4.10 except for highway rpms. Sure, there is more torque with the 4.10's, but it's not that dramatic.

If I had it to do over, I'd go with 3.73.
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Old 03-05-2009, 09:54 AM
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my buddy had 410s and i thought it was too much i can get some 373s for 70 shipped
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Old 03-05-2009, 10:04 PM
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i went from 3.55 to 4.10. At first i didnt like it but now i just cruise in a highter gear. also you will like the seat of the pants feel. dont cut yourself short and get the 4.10!! JMO!!!
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Old 03-05-2009, 11:00 PM
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Old 03-06-2009, 12:26 AM
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Another vote for 4.10s. I have them and I drive my car 70 miles a day to and from work with about 65 miles being hwy. No problems at all. They are quiet. HWY MPG has not been affected that much, maybe 1-2 MPG drop. Car pulls harder at hwy speeds. Dropping from 5th to 3rd at 55-60 and accelerating is more responsive with the 4.10s than the 3.55s.
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Old 03-06-2009, 12:51 AM
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Since you already have the 3.55's, the 3.73 wouldn't be worth it. Since you dont like 4.10's, just stay with what you have.

I got quoted $250 for install from Bamachips reccommended shop. I also got a $350 quote from another shop.

On a side note, has your suede headliner stayed up with no problems?
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