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Old 09-20-2007, 09:39 PM
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Default Looking for input on gears in my auto.

I want to put new gears in my GT. So far my mods are just C&L intake/tune, and FRPP stingers. I was thinking about putting in 4.10s but the speed limmit out here is 75 mph and we often drive 90-100 mph. I think 4.10s would be too much. I was also told 3.73s would be a bit much for those type of cruising speeds. I might go with the 3.55s but I worry if I'll even see much of an improvement. Does anyone have any experience with these in an auto??

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Old 09-20-2007, 09:46 PM
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if your gonna do an upgrade and youactually wanna feel something go at least 373, i have 4.10s and 80-90 is no problem. 3k-3.5kish...go FRPP for gears!
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Old 09-20-2007, 09:57 PM
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+1 on the Ford Racing gears, I am getting 3.73 installed in a couple of weeks, I think 4.10s would be a little much for a daily driver.

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Old 09-20-2007, 10:03 PM
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Old 09-20-2007, 10:09 PM
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Thanks for all the input. The car is "supposed to be" my wife's daily driver, yet I'm already modding it. I just want to make sure it will still be a good daily driver and highway cruiser.
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Old 09-21-2007, 08:03 AM
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You will be happy with 3.73's. They will be just fine at cruising speeds. I run about 2500rpm at 75 which is perfect. Nice pick-up from the stock 3.31's.
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