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Old 06-25-2007, 03:51 PM
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well, as some of you may know, i was selling my GT, but i wisened up and decided to keep it. as we speak, it's in the shop getting a set of Ford Racing 3.90's in
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Old 06-25-2007, 03:53 PM
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ford doesn't make a 3.90 gear
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Old 06-25-2007, 04:01 PM
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woops, sorry. my 3.73's were Ford Racing, my 3.90's are from Motive. my bad.
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Old 06-25-2007, 04:03 PM
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Motive does and despite what some people might say they are just fine. If you have problems with the rear after a gear swap it was the install not the gears.
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Old 06-25-2007, 05:01 PM
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i have an 00' also and want to get some new gears. were 373s not enough for you?
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Old 06-25-2007, 05:36 PM
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I think 3.90s are perfect for a t45 congrats..
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Old 06-25-2007, 05:43 PM
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I really like the 3.90's in my T-45. right at 2000rpm at 60 mph....Really didn't cut down on gas mileage too bad from the stock 3.27's.
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Old 06-25-2007, 06:55 PM
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how much harder do the 390s pull compared to stock?
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Old 06-25-2007, 06:59 PM
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i have 4.30's and love them!!!! i would recommend 4.10 for the conservative everyday driver...the 4.30's are a little steep for the highway, but you'll get use to 3.73's too quick imo
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whats your traction like with the 3.90's?? what tires are you running
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