STILL confused!
03-28-2005, 10:48 PM
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STILL confused!
Sorrt about beatin a dead horse (no pun intended), but im still confused! Im a noob that knows a little, but im still a noob, and i have a question. I have an automatic
03 mustang GT, pretty much stock at this point. I want to get a lil more acceleration at the cost of top speed. I drive on the high way a pretty good amount, but i still drive in the city more often. Would changing to 4.10 gears help? I believe they would, but before I blow 300$ i would like the opinion of you guys. Thanks again, and sorry for the repeated topic.
ps. would i need new tires or upgraded suspension if i get 4.10? ..... right now traction is not a problem.
03 mustang GT, pretty much stock at this point. I want to get a lil more acceleration at the cost of top speed. I drive on the high way a pretty good amount, but i still drive in the city more often. Would changing to 4.10 gears help? I believe they would, but before I blow 300$ i would like the opinion of you guys. Thanks again, and sorry for the repeated topic. ps. would i need new tires or upgraded suspension if i get 4.10? ..... right now traction is not a problem.
03-28-2005, 11:24 PM
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RE: STILL confused!
I have 3.73's and no tuner or anything...
My speedometer's like 20% (or so?? anyone know the exact percent?? it'd sure help for highway travel
) too fast, which means when I go to sell this car I'll get less money for it as the odometer will read more miles than the car actually has.
So yeah, if I had the money, I'd definitely get a tuner, or at least the 100 dollar quick fix thing.
My speedometer's like 20% (or so?? anyone know the exact percent?? it'd sure help for highway travel
) too fast, which means when I go to sell this car I'll get less money for it as the odometer will read more miles than the car actually has. So yeah, if I had the money, I'd definitely get a tuner, or at least the 100 dollar quick fix thing.
03-28-2005, 11:47 PM
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RE: STILL confused!
ORIGINAL: sandcracker21
ya, it just seems like such a waste to pay 400$ for a predetor tuner, and never use it but once.
ya, it just seems like such a waste to pay 400$ for a predetor tuner, and never use it but once.
03-29-2005, 12:20 AM
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RE: STILL confused!
Can I borow it? LOL
but seriously, is there anywhere i can go to just USE it, bc after one use its pointless.......assuming gears is all i do.....right???
some one convince me otherwise!
but seriously, is there anywhere i can go to just USE it, bc after one use its pointless.......assuming gears is all i do.....right???
some one convince me otherwise!
03-29-2005, 12:57 AM
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RE: STILL confused!
ORIGINAL: sandcracker21
Another question......would the fact that this is a daily driven car weight in on the decision of me gettin 4.10s?
Another question......would the fact that this is a daily driven car weight in on the decision of me gettin 4.10s?
I was the same as you, I thought they had WAY too much top end and not enough on the bottom.
Don't get me wrong, I love the 4.10s around town and cruising or for short runs on the highway but if you're planning on driving at 70 or 80 for long periods of time, everyday, it might get on your nerves.
the 3.73 would be my suggestion. You will feel a significant difference but it will still feel "normal".
Flame on fellas
