AXLE RATIO DIFFERENCES
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Illinois
Thank you everyone,
The base on the GT Premium (400a package) comes with 3.31 axle ratio, and if you add a 3.55 or a 3.73 the price increases 395US. The problem is not the 395, it is mostly if I will really feel the difference and if the mileage is really a factor from 3.31 to 3.73 since I will not use the car in TRACKS, it will be a daily drive or a weekend drive only.
Thank you
LCL
The base on the GT Premium (400a package) comes with 3.31 axle ratio, and if you add a 3.55 or a 3.73 the price increases 395US. The problem is not the 395, it is mostly if I will really feel the difference and if the mileage is really a factor from 3.31 to 3.73 since I will not use the car in TRACKS, it will be a daily drive or a weekend drive only.
Thank you
LCL
As for the mileage, as people said, it barely hits the mileage of the car. Personally if I were in your shoes I'd go 3.73. Unfortunately I got an auto with a craptastic 3.15 ratio with no option to upgrade
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Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 75
From: New York
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From: New York
To be honest, I really do believe you'll feel a difference at 3.73 rather than 3.31. I mean in any case, it's going to push you into your seat, but a higher axle ratio will definitely let you feel it even more on those quick accels.
As for the mileage, as people said, it barely hits the mileage of the car. Personally if I were in your shoes I'd go 3.73. Unfortunately I got an auto with a craptastic 3.15 ratio with no option to upgrade
As for the mileage, as people said, it barely hits the mileage of the car. Personally if I were in your shoes I'd go 3.73. Unfortunately I got an auto with a craptastic 3.15 ratio with no option to upgrade
great inputs.
Regards,
LCL
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 816
From: Spring, TX
I highly recommend you get a 3.73 vs a 3.31. Try to see if they have one available on the lot with both gearsets for you to try.
Please forgive me for this cynical statement, but why buy a GT if you are going to slow it down with a 3.31? You might as well buy a V6 if acceleration is not important.
Please forgive me for this cynical statement, but why buy a GT if you are going to slow it down with a 3.31? You might as well buy a V6 if acceleration is not important.
Last edited by thedrod; Oct 1, 2010 at 09:03 AM.
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 996
From: Merritt Island, FL
Check out this gear calculator here. I think its a pretty good tool to get an idea of what kind of engine speeds you will see.
https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...ear-chart.html
https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...ear-chart.html
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Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 75
From: New York
I highly recommend you get a 3.73 vs a 3.31. Try to see if they have one available on the lot with both gearsets for you to try.
Please forgive me for this cynical statement, but why buy a GT if you are going to slow it down with a 3.31? You might as well buy a V6 if acceleration is not important.
Please forgive me for this cynical statement, but why buy a GT if you are going to slow it down with a 3.31? You might as well buy a V6 if acceleration is not important.
Very helpful and straight to the point, I appreciated all inputs, it really helps us making educated decisions, thanks to you guys.
Take care and 3.73 is going to be.
Drive safe,
LCL
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