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Old 08-22-2009, 07:08 PM
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I have 3:31 right now, and a chance to go to 3:55 for a great deal. What will be the difference?
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Old 08-22-2009, 07:32 PM
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From what I was told you wouldn't feel a big difference because that's a small change you're better off with 3.73 or 4.10 if you really want.

I'm going with 3.73, mainly because it's a DD car for me, going to order them soon after I get my exhaust installed.
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Old 08-22-2009, 08:59 PM
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Mine came with 3:55s and I love them....
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Old 08-22-2009, 09:29 PM
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Its not worth the money. Either do at least 3.73 or don't do it at all.
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Old 08-22-2009, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Bmr4life
Its not worth the money. Either do at least 3.73 or don't do it at all.
+1 3.33 to 3.55 won't feel too much different. A little but not much.

Of course, a lot depends on how you're driving your car. Even if you do a good bit of highway, 3.73's won't hurt you much over the 3.55's but WILL feel a lot better than the 3.33's. IMO there's little bang-for-the-buck going from 3.33's to 3.55's.
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Old 08-23-2009, 02:35 AM
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I have 3.55's in my Shelby GT and I think it gives the car a little quicker reaction.
But the Bullitt I drove that had the 3.73 seemed even more responsive.

If you're going to go through the expense you might as well get the 3.73
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Old 08-23-2009, 04:59 AM
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DONT FEAR THE GEAR !! Go with 4:10's and be done ! LOL
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Old 08-23-2009, 05:59 AM
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3.31 to 3.55 is a VERY noticeable difference. However, I have to agree with everyone else, if you're going to pay to have them installed, you might as well spring for at least 3.73s.
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Old 08-23-2009, 07:09 AM
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The major cost of a gear swap is labor. Don't be penny wise and pound foolish just because the parts are cheap. Get the gear you want, not the gear that's cheap! I have 4:10's in my daily driver and wish I had 3:73's but they came with the car when I bought it. I'd go 3:73.
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Old 08-23-2009, 07:14 AM
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Yeah, I was kinda yhinking 3:73, don't want 4:10 (did I just say that?) it's a daily driver with 41k on it (damn they went quick). I think 4:10's would be too much. I may hold out for the 3:73.
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