gear question for automatic

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Dec 6, 2009 | 05:56 PM

#11

joutcelt

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Joined: Jan 2009

Posts: 450

From: IN

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Originally Posted by Derf00

+1 with the new gearing in the 5speed auto, Ford was able to get comparable 0-60mph and 1/4 mile times. First gear in the auto is shorter than 1st in the manual and with 4.10 will be completely useless IMO. I would't recommend above 3.90 for an S197 Auto.

what ur saying is that when u go to launch at the strip that ur car will just lose traction like no other

Dec 6, 2009 | 07:30 PM

#12

whyask

3rd Gear Member

Joined: Aug 2008

Posts: 660

From: Basra, Iraq

ok I have 4:30s stall 3000 and other goodies on my auto ! I drive 70 miles each day on the freeway to my base and 19 in the city .. Car feels like a whole new beast after the gear swap ! Nothing beats its! ... Im at 2900 rpm give or take at 75mph ! give you an idea... And with an O/R x and mid muffler it sounds great cruising on the freeway. I gave up abour 1-2 MPG on the freeway but really the OH MY DEAR GOD FACTOR when i punched it is worth it in the end !