What's life like with 4.10 gears/manual?

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06-12-2009, 05:31 PM

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MELLOWYELLOW06

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Originally Posted by clentonz

OK, we have established the definition of spinning your tires while moving in a forward direction

NOW, back to the 4.10s and OP..

Wow, its Friday, lets have a little fun

06-12-2009, 06:57 PM

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moosestang

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Originally Posted by clentonz

Avengence, your really running 2500rpms at 70mph? Thats what I really wanted to hear, as I thought people were running 2800-2900rpms at 70...We should make a sticky of 4.10s/3.73s/3.90s on a STOCK mustang at any given MPH, each gear top-speed, and "user testemonials" or whatever....

What about starting out in 2nd? how is that with the 4.10s? If you start in 2nd, than go 4th-5th(or whichever route you go) do you find yourself shifting MORE or LESS with the 4.10s?

2500 rpms at 70 is about right. I never start in 2nd, unless it's a burnout at the track and of course I shift more now. I average 17mpg in mixed driving.

06-12-2009, 07:05 PM

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Rubrignitz

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I think spinning tires and 4.10 gears together in the same discussion is credible

. When/if you go with 4.10's you'll want some nice sticky tires, LCA's, upper CA and relocation brackets. My car slides and loses traction, but only in a forward direction now. The rear doesn't kick out.

I took her for a drive after a good rainstorm last night and even with 1/2 used drag radials I was AMAZED at the traction I was getting.

The only thing that has hurt my mileage substantially are the cams. The 4.10's did not (going from 3.55 -> 4.10). And as for your other question, I probably would have gone 3.73 and may still. I like to high-speed cruise now that my suspension is up to par and the 4.10's are a bit much.