3:73 from 3:27's Is it worth the change?
09-02-2006, 06:00 PM
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3:73 from 3:27's Is it worth the change?
I currently have 3:27's on my 97 GT. They came like that from the factory. Yes I have had my cover off and my axles out already. I chalked it and evrything and yes it says Ford 327 on the pinion gear! I would like to put in 3:73's but I don't know if it will be worth the time or effort? I really don't want 4:10's because I have 40 series with an O/R x-pipe and it's loud enough as it is on the highway. Any suggestions if I should be happy with my 3:27's and spend the dough on engine upgrades? I appreciate it.
09-02-2006, 07:07 PM
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RE: 3:73 from 3:27's Is it worth the change?
a friend of mine once told me... its like having your ***** stuck to the back of your seat and while making you scream like a *****... his words of the 4.10 gears over the stock ones [8D]
09-02-2006, 07:09 PM
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RE: 3:73 from 3:27's Is it worth the change?
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a friend of mine once told me... its like having your ***** stuck to the back of your seat and while making you scream like a *****... his words of the 4.10 gears over the stock ones [8D]
a friend of mine once told me... its like having your ***** stuck to the back of your seat and while making you scream like a *****... his words of the 4.10 gears over the stock ones [8D]
hmmm be right back, ima go up the street real quick.
09-02-2006, 08:10 PM
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RE: 3:73 from 3:27's Is it worth the change?
i have 3:73's and i definitely felt an improvement, but im upgrading to 4:10's. for me the 373's just werent enough, i rode in an 04 stock with 4:10's and his had a bit more pull off the line than mine did. so do some research, most people on the forums will tell ya to go with 4:10's.
09-02-2006, 08:18 PM
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RE: 3:73 from 3:27's Is it worth the change?
If "I" were to do it all over again, which I was in the same situation as you, going from 3.27's to 3.73's, I would get 4.10's... and I would still get plenty of good gas mileage with them.
09-02-2006, 08:48 PM
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RE: 3:73 from 3:27's Is it worth the change?
O.K. 4:10's it is. I have only put 1300miles on my car this year, so not really worried about the gas mileage. Although I never fill the tank more than half way because it handles terrible when you do and screws up my sweet stance. So I may have to may an extra trip or two to the pump, but that's like once every two weeks...lol
09-02-2006, 08:51 PM
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RE: 3:73 from 3:27's Is it worth the change?
So if i am at 2k rpms at 65 (or so) what is it going to be with 4:10s? Estimated of course.. What is the usual price on the gears and for install? sorry not meaning to hijack.