my first mod!

ColoradoStang · 07-30-2005, 12:40 PM

well after hearing some weird noises from my rear end, i took it into the shop, turned out to be a fragged axle bearing which chewed up my other bearings and pinion seal, spewing diff fluid all over my undercarriage. it was costing me $980 to fix, so i thought hell, as long as the rear is cracked open lets regear her. so i slipped in some 3.73s for an extra $300. long story short, i have a new rebuilt rear end and 3.73s to boot! and the gears are sick! my car is a rocket! i would recommend regearing to anyone for the first mod! and damn can you tell the difference.

tempL · 07-30-2005, 12:48 PM

they work well for you eh?

Well after some reading, I'll go with new FRPP 3.73 for my first mod.

*4.6 Love* · 07-30-2005, 01:48 PM

Yep, gears make a world of difference!

*madmatt* · 07-30-2005, 02:28 PM

Shoulda gone 4.10...lol jk. Congrats and enjoy.

PureStang · 07-30-2005, 04:52 PM

4.10s all the way....so wat if ur gas goes down a lil...isnt it worth having fun?

Lightning247 · 07-30-2005, 05:05 PM

Congrats on the 3.73's.

For everyone else.... Get 4.10s

Trust me on this one.

Don't fear the gear!

Philip K.

tempL · 07-30-2005, 06:10 PM

wow, you guys are tearing me apart...

I haven't ordered the gears yet, but I really can't decide between 4:10 or 3:73...

why do I have make decisions in life?

i love soccermoms · 07-30-2005, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightning247

Congrats on the 3.73's.

For everyone else.... Get 4.10s

Trust me on this one.

Don't fear the gear!

Philip K.

i have 3.73s!

but i want 4.10's

ColoradoStang · 08-01-2005, 06:11 PM

i like my 3.73s a ton! i just recalibrated the speedo today so yay! i am getting 18 mpg too so not bad....i think 3.73's is just right for me nothing too wild but not too mild....i think either gear is a great choice....but think about this, my 2.73 to 3.73 jump in gears effectively reduced all my gears by 33% so 5th acts like 4th and so on. just something to think about, anyways, love the gears would definetely recommend for any beginner...

they helped me beat a 350Z last night, and dont say it cant be done cause i did it

07-30-2005, 12:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
ColoradoStang american muscle Join Date: May 2005 Location: denver - getting slowed by elevation Posts: 205	my first mod! well after hearing some weird noises from my rear end, i took it into the shop, turned out to be a fragged axle bearing which chewed up my other bearings and pinion seal, spewing diff fluid all over my undercarriage. it was costing me $980 to fix, so i thought hell, as long as the rear is cracked open lets regear her. so i slipped in some 3.73s for an extra $300. long story short, i have a new rebuilt rear end and 3.73s to boot! and the gears are sick! my car is a rocket! i would recommend regearing to anyone for the first mod! and damn can you tell the difference. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT - 5-speed - Black on Black 3.73 gears/Flowmaster Exhaust/"K&N" Intake/CenterForce Dual Friction Racing Clutch/Nitto 555's/Kenwood CD Player '97 Mustang GT Best ET: 14.3 @98 (sae corrected) Currently saving for some BOOST!

07-30-2005, 12:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
tempL Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 11	they work well for you eh? Well after some reading, I'll go with new FRPP 3.73 for my first mod. __________________ Young gun with American Muscle 1997 Mustang GT -New to EVERYTHING, looking to learn

07-30-2005, 01:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
4.6 Love Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mexico Posts: 6,153	Yep, gears make a world of difference! __________________ Go Cowboys! X pipe and flows

07-30-2005, 02:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,929	Shoulda gone 4.10...lol jk. Congrats and enjoy. __________________ RPMPlanets

07-30-2005, 04:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
PureStang WE ARE PENNSTATE Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Downingtown/West Chester, PA Posts: 4,945	4.10s all the way....so wat if ur gas goes down a lil...isnt it worth having fun? __________________ Brandon J My Ride sig by purestang

07-30-2005, 05:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lightning247 Huge Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte/ Winston Salem, NC Posts: 233	Congrats on the 3.73's. For everyone else.... Get 4.10s Trust me on this one. Don't fear the gear! Philip K. __________________ 1997 Rio Red Cobra: 2700 of 6961 Tri-Ax \| BBK O/R H-Pipe \| Dynomax Race Bullets \| WMS High Velocity Intake \| Steeda UD Pullies \| T56 6 Speed \| NGK-TR6 \| 03/04 Cobra Al Driveshaft \| 11 " DD SHD Perf. Clutch Kit \| Fidanza Flywheel \| Innovative LC-1 \| Venom VCN 1000 125 jet \| Walbro 255 \| 42 lb Injectors \| 90MM LMAF \| Detroit TruTrac \| Motive lightened 4.56 \| Moser 31 Spline \| BBS RGR Diamond Black \| P-Zero's 271rwhp / 265tq 11.7 A/F 376rwhp / 451tq 100 Shot no tuning

07-30-2005, 06:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
tempL Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 11	wow, you guys are tearing me apart... I haven't ordered the gears yet, but I really can't decide between 4:10 or 3:73... why do I have make decisions in life? __________________ Young gun with American Muscle 1997 Mustang GT -New to EVERYTHING, looking to learn

08-01-2005, 06:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
ColoradoStang american muscle Join Date: May 2005 Location: denver - getting slowed by elevation Posts: 205	i like my 3.73s a ton! i just recalibrated the speedo today so yay! i am getting 18 mpg too so not bad....i think 3.73's is just right for me nothing too wild but not too mild....i think either gear is a great choice....but think about this, my 2.73 to 3.73 jump in gears effectively reduced all my gears by 33% so 5th acts like 4th and so on. just something to think about, anyways, love the gears would definetely recommend for any beginner... they helped me beat a 350Z last night, and dont say it cant be done cause i did it __________________ 1997 Mustang GT - 5-speed - Black on Black 3.73 gears/Flowmaster Exhaust/"K&N" Intake/CenterForce Dual Friction Racing Clutch/Nitto 555's/Kenwood CD Player '97 Mustang GT Best ET: 14.3 @98 (sae corrected) Currently saving for some BOOST!

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