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Eat Sleep Powershift
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Southern Indiana
Posts: 97
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All I gotta say is 4.10's rock... 3.73's suck. had'm both. Just for anybody who's planning on gear swaps.
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'04 GT (SOLD!) Saleen Kit, 4.10 gears, Borla Stinger Catback, Upr O/R Xpipe, Steeda Tri Ax, Steeda U/D Pullies, BBk Straight Shot CAI w/75mm TB, AccuFab Plenum, DiabloSport Predator Tune, BF Goodrich D/Rs ...and still not fast enough. 257rwhp 283ft/lbs '08 Roush 428R Roush Performance Exhaust, Upr O/R Xpipe.( 3.90 gears, 2.57 S/C Pulley, SCT Tune, and Steeda CAI coming soon...) |
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 4
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Can you thoroughly explain the benefits of "gear swaps"?
What ration will be better for what, or perhaps point me in the direction where I can find that info. |
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people ask the same question alot....just run a search on this site for gears or 4.10's or .3.73's a bunch of stuff will come up.
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Maryland
Posts: 138
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410s for automatic and 373s for stick
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3:73's are for 5.0's!!!
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Shut Up & Lift
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eghhh i like my 3.73 just fine!! dont know how 4.10's feel but no bad thoughts about my 3.73's!!! lovin em!!!
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Traitor...lol
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Lexington, SC
Posts: 7,929
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Wish I had gone with the 4.10s
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Insert Creative CT here
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
Posts: 301
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4.10s FTW!!! ![]()
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2002 Mineral Grey GT 5 speed FRPP 4.10 gears, Moser 31 Spline Axles, Super 40 Flowmasters, Mac O/R Pro-Chamber, Modular Powerhouse Tune ![]() Daily Driver: 2000 Toreador Red Ford Contour SE Sport V6 5 speed, SVT Dual Exhaust |
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Wowbagger hates me too!
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Magrathea/California
Posts: 7,008
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Wowbagger hates me too!
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Magrathea/California
Posts: 7,008
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Depends really on where your power band really hits. Realistically, if you start into the peak power area at 2500rpm like a 5.4L then 3.27 or 3.55 are probably the best choice, if you are hitting peak tq closer to 4000 rpm then 4.10's are great at getting you there faster. If you're running a high winding race motor that spins 7500rpm before it starts petering out, then 4.30's or even 4.56 are a better choice. Ask Saleen S330 how he likes his 3.73's now. I'll bet he ends up dropping to a 3.55 gear pretty soon so he can find a little more traction. |
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Eat Sleep Powershift
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Southern Indiana
Posts: 97
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the 3.73's still seemed sluggish to me, that's why I changed. I wish I had went and gotten 4.10's the first time. I originally thought 4.10's wouldn't be practical for everyday driving, but gas milage isn't really affected, I have enough acceleration to give c5's a run for their money stop light to stop light... and hooking up hasn't really been an issue either. I love how they keep the 4.6 in the powerband.
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'04 GT (SOLD!) Saleen Kit, 4.10 gears, Borla Stinger Catback, Upr O/R Xpipe, Steeda Tri Ax, Steeda U/D Pullies, BBk Straight Shot CAI w/75mm TB, AccuFab Plenum, DiabloSport Predator Tune, BF Goodrich D/Rs ...and still not fast enough. 257rwhp 283ft/lbs '08 Roush 428R Roush Performance Exhaust, Upr O/R Xpipe.( 3.90 gears, 2.57 S/C Pulley, SCT Tune, and Steeda CAI coming soon...) |
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