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Old 01-10-2009, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jahudso2
I went from 3.31s to 3.73s. The change wasn't as dramatic as everyone makes it out to be, but it definitely made my car a lot faster. I probably should have gone with 4.10s even though it is my DD.
I would agree.....although I did get that additional annoying whine with mine......GRRRRRRRR
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Old 01-10-2009, 06:45 PM
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From 3:31's to 3:73's on mine were ok, I did the CAI and h pipe on Friday, gears and pulleys on Sat morning and new tune. 1st tst drive was ok but an hour before I drove it I had just driven my buddy's 800hp twin turbo'd Fox body so it kind of ruined it for me!

When I had my 1st Fox body I went from 2:73's to 4:10's, talk about a rush!

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Old 01-10-2009, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by SaddleUp
I would agree.....although I did get that additional annoying whine with mine......GRRRRRRRR
Its ok, I have a whine in mine as well but I have very sensitive ears to gear whines in Fords as I spent many hours riding with customers on whine issues... Its hard for anyone to hear it over my exhaust!
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Old 01-10-2009, 06:53 PM
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Don't even get me started on my gear issues.....I have to get a whole new set reinstalled this spring.
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Old 01-10-2009, 06:57 PM
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I switched to the 3.73's from the stock 3.31's. Change wasn't as dramatic as everyone said: it's noticeable, but maybe I just expected too much. I was thinking the change was going to be like the change from stock tune to Brenspeed tune + CAI.

It does accelerate faster - just not the HOLY CRAP IT'S LIKE A DIFFERENT CAR faster. I'd say it's money well spent. I mean, short of a supercharger and a different tune, you're not going to get anything else with as much kick per dollar spent.
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