V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs Technical discussions on the 3.8L and 3.9L V6 torque monsters

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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 12:07 AM
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do they decrease your gas mileage. are the 4 10s better for the daily drivers? i drive the highway every so often. i want to get off the line faster.
Old Oct 2, 2006 | 12:09 AM
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Most people will recommend the 4.10's
Old Oct 2, 2006 | 12:11 AM
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is there much in a price difference? how big of a difference do you really feel in between the two
Old Oct 2, 2006 | 12:17 AM
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They won't drastically reduce mpg, but it will be noticible. Also, a trusty member on here states that 4.10s give no advantage over 3.73s in the 1/4 so I'll say get the 3.73s unless you're going to the track constantly.
Old Oct 2, 2006 | 12:28 AM
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how much about would the 3.73s cost plus install? sorry im still kinda new with this gear thing
Old Oct 2, 2006 | 12:30 AM
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3.73s FRPP gears $199, detriot true lock differential around $250 I believe, install varies from $250-450 location pending.
Old Oct 2, 2006 | 12:35 AM
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the detoit actually costs around 450 lol. jthorn where did u see it for 250?
Old Oct 2, 2006 | 12:46 AM
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Hell if I know, just guessing out of my *** again. Remember, I did win the dummest person of MF contest.[8D]
Old Oct 2, 2006 | 01:41 PM
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ORIGINAL: jthorn9

They won't drastically reduce mpg, but it will be noticible. Also, a trusty member on here states that 4.10s give no advantage over 3.73s in the 1/4 so I'll say get the 3.73s unless you're going to the track constantly.
2 tenths in the quarter is worth to 1-2 mpg




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