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Old 08-30-2005, 07:59 PM
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quick question... i wanted to get 3:73 gears for my 89 mustang.....its an aod. Iwas told not to get them,instead get 4:10. the guy told me i wouldn't really tell a big difference from the stock gears by using 3:73.. what do you guys think..
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Old 08-30-2005, 08:48 PM
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youll see a huge difference but yea go with 410s. it will give teh most bang for teh buck
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Old 08-30-2005, 09:04 PM
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If its an everyday driver I would just go with the 3.73s, 4.10s are a lil much in my opionin.
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Old 08-30-2005, 09:06 PM
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Thanks for the fast info Quick... im goona go with the 4:10
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Old 08-30-2005, 09:13 PM
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not in a AOD car its not to much. 430 would be much for a DD but not 410s. with a 26' tall tire motor only spings about 2500rpms at 70mph
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If its an everyday driver I would just go with the 3.73s, 4.10s are a lil much in my opionin.
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