3.73s or 3.90s?

dookie2365 · 09-25-2006, 09:49 AM

well i dont know what to do once again. i know i dont want 4.10s becasue this is my daily driver and 3.73s seem like im not doing enough...but i havent heard much on 3.90s other that they make some sort of noise? are they worth the money? idk if i trust buying Motive brand either i wanted FRPP but i dont see any 3.90s made by them.

red281gt · 09-25-2006, 10:14 AM

4.10s you'll be sorry if you didn't! Mine is a DD and i have 4.10's it doesnt really change the driveablity or gas milage(thats depending on you driving habits)

cobra1923 · 09-25-2006, 10:24 AM

Go with 4:10. There's little difference between 3:90 and 4:10 and there's little differnce between 3:73 and 3:90. There's a significant enough swing between 3:73 and 4:10 that it makes a huge difference in the feel of the car and it's fine on the highway. You will not regret it. I run 4:10 and mine is essentially my DD (unless it snows)

DarkSith · 09-25-2006, 11:13 AM

Get 4.10's I have them on my daily driver, I had 3.73's and were'nt satisfied with them. If you do decide to go 3.73's I have a set that I will sell you.

Ghostalker · 09-25-2006, 11:45 AM

I would do gears next, but my driving habits contain ONLY highway driving, maybe 2 miles non highway a week. So if anything I would be going lower

dookie2365 · 09-25-2006, 12:43 PM

yea i do 20miles highway driving to class everyday so idk i was told 4:10s bad bad idea

DarkSith · 09-25-2006, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dookie2365

yea i do 20miles highway driving to class everyday so idk i was told 4:10s bad bad idea

Dude 20 miles is nothing, when I whent to school I went 35 miles there and 35 back, on the hightway.

dookie2365 · 09-25-2006, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkSith

Dude 20 miles is nothing, when I whent to school I went 35 miles there and 35 back, on the hightway.

yea i meant 20 there 20 back

Ghostalker · 09-25-2006, 01:30 PM

eep, I am furthering my education in the city (providence RI) so I never even see my car unless I am leaving town, which is usually once a week to see the g/f who lives 50ish miles away

*Lances03SVT* · 09-25-2006, 01:47 PM

Go with the 4:10's!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They are not that bad on a DD.I had them for over a year on my GT and had 3:73's before (waste of money) and the 4:10's were a better gear.

Don't fear the gear!!

BrentK · 09-25-2006, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lances03SVT

Go with the 4:10's!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They are not that bad on a DD.I had them for over a year on my GT and had 3:73's before (waste of money) and the 4:10's were a better gear.

Don't fear the gear!!

+1..3:73's should of came stock. Get the 4:10's

MattJ · 09-25-2006, 04:28 PM

I have 3.90s in mine. Im glad I went with them over any other gear. 3.73s are a waste, get 3.90s or 4.10s. 3.90s SPECIFICALLY dont whine. If gears whine, you or your installer sucks.

dookie2365 · 09-25-2006, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MattJ

I have 3.90s in mine. Im glad I went with them over any other gear. 3.73s are a waste, get 3.90s or 4.10s. 3.90s SPECIFICALLY dont whine. If gears whine, you or your installer sucks.

do you have Motive brand? any problems?

bucky · 09-25-2006, 07:08 PM

round trip to work in the summer when i drive my car:
22 miles

i drive pretty fast around the city too.

my gas mileage with 4.10's is around 200-230
depending on if i have a really heavy foot that week.

trust me, i had 3.90, went to 4.10, and love them. i did notice a difference.

red281gt · 09-25-2006, 07:56 PM

Motive is a good gear thats what i have. no problems but deff 4.10s you would be sorry if you didn't!

dookie2365 · 09-25-2006, 08:27 PM

what is my top speed gona be at with 4:10s tho? i kno im never gona go the stock top speed of 140 but idk i jsut like knowing i could haha

blownstang · 09-25-2006, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dookie2365

what is my top speed gona be at with 4:10s tho? i kno im never gona go the stock top speed of 140 but idk i jsut like knowing i could haha

Your top speed is way more than 140mph. It is just that the computer will not let you go any faster. With 4.10's you will top out 4th gear at about 112mph. 5th could pull till 180mph.

dookie2365 · 09-25-2006, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by blownstang

Your top speed is way more than 140mph. It is just that the computer will not let you go any faster. With 4.10's you will top out 4th gear at about 112mph. 5th could pull till 180mph.

hmm so hard to decide

blownstang · 09-25-2006, 09:04 PM

Just do 4.10's. There has got to be a reason why everyone recommends them.

MattJ · 09-25-2006, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dookie2365

do you have Motive brand? any problems?

yes they are motive gears and i dont have any problems. if you have problems with gears, its the installer who did something wrong.

*03gtmustang* · 09-25-2006, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by blownstang

Your top speed is way more than 140mph. It is just that the computer will not let you go any faster. With 4.10's you will top out 4th gear at about 112mph. 5th could pull till 180mph.

Put in 4.10's, remove the limiter, and let me know when you pull to 180mph.

blownstang · 09-25-2006, 09:10 PM

Here you could figure out your rpms.
http://tchracing.com/tech/gearcalc.p...selectedgear=5

MattJ · 09-25-2006, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 03gtmustang

Put in 4.10's, remove the limiter, and let me know when you pull to 180mph.

theoretically 180 miles per hour is possible but the real world we live in has obstructions like friction and resistance. i would also like to see you pass even 160 in a stock gt, with no limiter on. lol

*03gtmustang* · 09-25-2006, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MattJ

theoretically 180 miles per hour is possible but the real world we live in has obstructions like friction and resistance. i would also like to see you pass even 160 in a stock gt, with no limiter on. lol

Exactly what I was getting at. Maybe in a perfect world you could. These mustangs are FAR from aerodynamic too. But, even in a perfect world you wouldnt be able to rev high enough to in 5th to reach 180mph.

09-25-2006, 09:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
dookie2365 has no legs Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 472	3.73s or 3.90s? well i dont know what to do once again. i know i dont want 4.10s becasue this is my daily driver and 3.73s seem like im not doing enough...but i havent heard much on 3.90s other that they make some sort of noise? are they worth the money? idk if i trust buying Motive brand either i wanted FRPP but i dont see any 3.90s made by them. __________________ [font="Impact"]2003 Mustang GT - 5-speed -BBK CAI -Magnapack CB -SLP o/r X -SLP longtube headers -Accufab 70mm tb & plenum -Steeda Underdrive pullies -FRPP 4.10s -Tokico Shocks, Struts, Springs -Steeda Tri-Ax

09-25-2006, 10:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
red281gt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alexandria VA Posts: 545	4.10s you'll be sorry if you didn't! Mine is a DD and i have 4.10's it doesnt really change the driveablity or gas milage(thats depending on you driving habits) __________________ Matt Brooks Sig by me!

09-25-2006, 10:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
cobra1923 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baltimore Posts: 574	Go with 4:10. There's little difference between 3:90 and 4:10 and there's little differnce between 3:73 and 3:90. There's a significant enough swing between 3:73 and 4:10 that it makes a huge difference in the feel of the car and it's fine on the highway. You will not regret it. I run 4:10 and mine is essentially my DD (unless it snows) __________________ 2003 10th Anniversary Cobra Convertible All Stock and staying that way... well maybe some pipes since it's so quiet..ahhhh! it's a sickness 1995 mustang GT vert - all black (almost back together)

09-25-2006, 11:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
DarkSith Victory Is Mine Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lake City, SC Posts: 1,327	Get 4.10's I have them on my daily driver, I had 3.73's and were'nt satisfied with them. If you do decide to go 3.73's I have a set that I will sell you. __________________

09-25-2006, 11:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ghostalker BOLO 4 ME Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Danbury, CT Posts: 2,281	I would do gears next, but my driving habits contain ONLY highway driving, maybe 2 miles non highway a week. So if anything I would be going lower __________________ Ghosty is in need of some mods...

09-25-2006, 12:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
dookie2365 has no legs Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 472	yea i do 20miles highway driving to class everyday so idk i was told 4:10s bad bad idea __________________ [font="Impact"]2003 Mustang GT - 5-speed -BBK CAI -Magnapack CB -SLP o/r X -SLP longtube headers -Accufab 70mm tb & plenum -Steeda Underdrive pullies -FRPP 4.10s -Tokico Shocks, Struts, Springs -Steeda Tri-Ax

09-25-2006, 01:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ghostalker BOLO 4 ME Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Danbury, CT Posts: 2,281	eep, I am furthering my education in the city (providence RI) so I never even see my car unless I am leaving town, which is usually once a week to see the g/f who lives 50ish miles away __________________ Ghosty is in need of some mods...

09-25-2006, 01:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,219	Go with the 4:10's!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are not that bad on a DD.I had them for over a year on my GT and had 3:73's before (waste of money) and the 4:10's were a better gear. Don't fear the gear!! __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

09-25-2006, 04:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	I have 3.90s in mine. Im glad I went with them over any other gear. 3.73s are a waste, get 3.90s or 4.10s. 3.90s SPECIFICALLY dont whine. If gears whine, you or your installer sucks. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

09-25-2006, 07:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
bucky Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 134	round trip to work in the summer when i drive my car: 22 miles i drive pretty fast around the city too. my gas mileage with 4.10's is around 200-230 depending on if i have a really heavy foot that week. trust me, i had 3.90, went to 4.10, and love them. i did notice a difference.

09-25-2006, 07:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
red281gt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alexandria VA Posts: 545	Motive is a good gear thats what i have. no problems but deff 4.10s you would be sorry if you didn't! __________________ Matt Brooks Sig by me!

09-25-2006, 08:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
dookie2365 has no legs Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 472	what is my top speed gona be at with 4:10s tho? i kno im never gona go the stock top speed of 140 but idk i jsut like knowing i could haha __________________ [font="Impact"]2003 Mustang GT - 5-speed -BBK CAI -Magnapack CB -SLP o/r X -SLP longtube headers -Accufab 70mm tb & plenum -Steeda Underdrive pullies -FRPP 4.10s -Tokico Shocks, Struts, Springs -Steeda Tri-Ax

09-25-2006, 09:04 PM	#19 (permalink)
blownstang Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 411	Just do 4.10's. There has got to be a reason why everyone recommends them. __________________ 2003 DSG Mustang GT 5spd Full Bolt On's, Full Suspension, Built Rear 271/303

09-25-2006, 09:10 PM	#22 (permalink)
blownstang Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 411	Here you could figure out your rpms. http://tchracing.com/tech/gearcalc.p...selectedgear=5 __________________ 2003 DSG Mustang GT 5spd Full Bolt On's, Full Suspension, Built Rear 271/303