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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 11:00 AM
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Hoping for a simple answer. I drove a 2011 gt manual with stock 3.73 gears. I am now looking at a 2012 with stock 3.31 gears. My question is significant differences would I notice in daily driving?
Old Jul 11, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by rogan01
Hoping for a simple answer. I drove a 2011 gt manual with stock 3.73 gears. I am now looking at a 2012 with stock 3.31 gears. My question is significant differences would I notice in daily driving?
I would say yes, you will notice the difference since so many 3.31 owners upgrade to the 3.73's.... You'll likely get an extra mile or so of MPG, but the launch from a stop may feel slower since you have a shorter gear ratio.

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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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There will be a significant "seat of the pants" difference between the 3.31's & 3.73's.....as BigD mentioned above, that's why so many people upgrade.
Old Jul 11, 2012 | 01:47 PM
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you'll get better gas mileage and the car will 'feel' slower, and jump into the power band a little slower.

drive both, back to back if you can, it's night and day.
Old Jul 11, 2012 | 04:19 PM
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3.31s for MPG... 3.73 for hard p.p.
Old Jul 11, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by DSargent09
3.31s for MPG... 3.73 for hard p.p.
Old Jul 11, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by DSargent09
3.31s for MPG... 3.73 for hard p.p.


i guess with my 4.10's, i better call a doctor.
Old Jul 11, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by onederful100
i guess with my 4.10's, i better call a doctor.
Only if the erection lasts more than 4 hours... LOL...

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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by BigDinTexas
Only if the erection lasts more than 4 hours... LOL...

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Lol. Or simply stay out of her for a while. .
Old Jul 12, 2012 | 07:20 AM
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Are we still talking about driving our Mustangs? LOL



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