gears
09-01-2006, 01:03 AM
#22
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RE: gears
I have 3.73's and my engine rpms are pretty high (auto). 4.10's will only put them higher. To some of you, higher rpms are not a big deal, but for me, its a lot higher than stock, and i liked my stock cruising speed. My opinion only....
09-01-2006, 01:15 AM
#23
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RE: gears
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1983 mustang with five speeds could be had with 3.27's. FACT, my car has em.
1983 mustang with five speeds could be had with 3.27's. FACT, my car has em.
09-01-2006, 08:29 AM
#24
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RE: gears
depends on if what kind of driving you do. I have 3,90s and love em wouldnt switch for anything. I do about 70% city and highway driving with stop lights, and 30% freeway driving. I dont really want 4.10s as my 3.90s seem to rev high enough as is. If you do mostly city i could see 4.10s even with my setup i could see and understand em but i just dont think they fit for me personally. If you do Alot of freeway i would say 3.73s but for a mix i like the 3.90s nice new choice for us in-betweeners.[8D]
09-01-2006, 09:29 AM
#25
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RE: gears
mine is not a dd, so my concerns may be different. i have 4:10's and like them, however i think i might prefer something along the line of a 4:30 if i ever change these out. i had 3:73 in my lx hb, and prefer the 4:10's over them.
09-01-2006, 11:47 AM
#27
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RE: gears
I agree with you to an extent. Its not always about horsepower. You can have a 12 second car on less than 250rwhp with the right setup. I would go with 4.10's but thats only if you plan on keeping it NA. If you plan on running a SC, Turbo, etc. than go with 3.73's or even 3.90's.
