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Old 02-10-2007, 03:49 AM
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I have a 02 GT. What kind of gears are recommended. I do not want to lose to much to end. I will also be adding a cam in the near future.
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Old 02-10-2007, 03:51 AM
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FRPP 4.10`s
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Old 02-10-2007, 03:58 AM
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i think we all will recommend 4.10's if its a fun/weekend/track car

if its a DD might want to consider 3.73's or 3.90's
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Old 02-10-2007, 04:00 AM
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What are your thoughts on the 3.55
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Old 02-10-2007, 04:26 AM
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yeah i also plan on upgrading my gears as my next mod, i drive about 30 miles to work or so, so ill probably go with 3.73's, the 03 gt is a 5speed, just got to shop around and find a good deal on the install, been reading up on previous posts about gears and everyone seems to love them, cant wait! ... will the mpg change if i go to 3.73s? i seen where someone said expect about -2mpg with 4.10s
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Old 02-10-2007, 04:38 AM
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Go with 4.30's. I just got my 4.10's in today and wishI would have gone 4.30.
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Old 02-10-2007, 04:39 AM
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ORIGINAL: redmustang02

What are your thoughts on the 3.55
No point in even changing your gears. Unless your running a monster power adder.
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Old 02-10-2007, 09:48 AM
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I love my 3:73 used as a daily driver.
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Old 02-10-2007, 11:48 AM
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I have a 98GT with 5 speed and4.10's at 80 mph I'm at 2600 - 2700 rpm. I also run a tall tire 55's to help with the gear reduction.
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Old 02-10-2007, 11:57 AM
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i did 3.73s, my buddie same car (we both have 02) did 4.10s i think the 3.73 is a much more drivable gear, but still makes a big difference in the long run, the 4.10s are a little steep for the 5 spd, and unless you have real good tires, i hope you like spining half way through the 3rd gear ha we race from stops all the time, almost same mods and im always side by side with him, if not half a lenth up
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