3.31 gears vs 3.55
09-11-2007, 04:36 PM
#14
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RE: 3.31 gears vs 3.55
I think it's because of gas mileage, there are standards for cars that SUVs and light trunks don't have to meet. It's only rated at 15 mpg city/21 mpg highway with a 3.31, if it were 3.55, then I'm sure it would be 19 or 20 mpg.
That's also why the Shelby GT's have 3.73:1 in the manual, not 4.10:1, and 3.55:1 for the auto instead of 3.73:1.
That's also why the Shelby GT's have 3.73:1 in the manual, not 4.10:1, and 3.55:1 for the auto instead of 3.73:1.
11-24-2007, 11:11 AM
#16
Join Date: Nov 2007
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RE: 3.31 gears vs 3.55
I am getting a mustang gt 5 speed. I test drove an 06 that has 3.55 gears and an 08. To be honest I didnt even want the stang after driving the 08 it fell very sluggish to me. I was immediatly bored and the test ended fast. The 06 was totally different and was much more fun, it pull harder. Any way on the new ones to get 3.55's you have to get the premium + 300 for the 3.55 option. My question is: If I get the an 08 deluxe I would save alot but would end up with the boring gears. Would changing to 3.73's or 4.10 screw up my engine warranty??? I cant get this car without a warranty.
11-24-2007, 02:22 PM
#17
RE: 3.31 gears vs 3.55
-1 get 4.30s
people get improper installs, do your homework before having someone install them and you will be fine
ORIGINAL: imyy4u
with all the people complaining of gear-whine on these forums, i was scared to do ANYTHING with my gears. of course 3.55 was standard on all 06 GT's...the way it should still be!!!
with all the people complaining of gear-whine on these forums, i was scared to do ANYTHING with my gears. of course 3.55 was standard on all 06 GT's...the way it should still be!!!
11-24-2007, 06:41 PM
#18
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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RE: 3.31 gears vs 3.55
ORIGINAL: srt4ben
I am getting a mustang gt 5 speed. I test drove an 06 that has 3.55 gears and an 08. To be honest I didnt even want the stang after driving the 08 it fell very sluggish to me. I was immediatly bored and the test ended fast. The 06 was totally different and was much more fun, it pull harder. Any way on the new ones to get 3.55's you have to get the premium + 300 for the 3.55 option. My question is: If I get the an 08 deluxe I would save alot but would end up with the boring gears. Would changing to 3.73's or 4.10 screw up my engine warranty??? I cant get this car without a warranty.
I am getting a mustang gt 5 speed. I test drove an 06 that has 3.55 gears and an 08. To be honest I didnt even want the stang after driving the 08 it fell very sluggish to me. I was immediatly bored and the test ended fast. The 06 was totally different and was much more fun, it pull harder. Any way on the new ones to get 3.55's you have to get the premium + 300 for the 3.55 option. My question is: If I get the an 08 deluxe I would save alot but would end up with the boring gears. Would changing to 3.73's or 4.10 screw up my engine warranty??? I cant get this car without a warranty.
