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Pros and Cons of 3:73 Gears

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Old 10-18-2005, 07:04 PM
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Default Pros and Cons of 3:73 Gears

I am looking at getting some 3.73 gears for my 94 5.0. What are the drawbacks over the stock gears? Will I still be able to comforatbly cruise on the freeway? What can i expect for a change on my 1/4 times? Any info would be helpful.
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Old 10-18-2005, 07:09 PM
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no cons here, i like mine a lot, 1st gear is really fun, and the rest are great, it will pull a lot harder.
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Old 10-18-2005, 07:12 PM
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expect going the rpms at 2600 going 75-80mph. 3.73's are the best if it is a daily driving street car. 4.10's are better for the track.
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Old 10-18-2005, 07:33 PM
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Freeway mpg is going to go down, obvioulsly, so if you have a regular freeway commute get the 3.73s, no 3.90s or 4.10s. I have 3.73s on my 94 GT and I love them - second gear is amazing, but use of first gear is pretty limited.
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Old 10-18-2005, 07:53 PM
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I love my 3.73 they are the best mod I have done to my car.

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Old 10-18-2005, 09:00 PM
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great gear all around.
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Old 10-18-2005, 09:49 PM
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What about for automatics i know it wont pull as hard in a manual but will it still get going pretty quick?
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Old 10-18-2005, 09:50 PM
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but if i have an automatic that i use around and about the city (i go back and forth to school and other places but i like to challenge people on the road) what would be proper gear setting... 4.10??
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Old 10-18-2005, 10:09 PM
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I really like my 3.73,
4.10 sounds right for auto
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