3:73 gears

stevestang81 · 06-27-2006, 03:14 PM

just got 3:73s installed on my 02 gt today. all of u who have had 3:73s installed did u actually feel a big gain?? maybe i didnt hammer on it enough but i didnt feel much of a difference. anybody have any feedback??

steve

jjtgiants · 06-27-2006, 03:25 PM

If you had stock gt gears you should notice the difference......It should put you in the powerband a little bit quicker than normal. That's the "gain" you'll feel.

Badfish · 06-27-2006, 03:33 PM

shoulda got 4.10s

steve-o · 06-27-2006, 03:40 PM

I felt a difference right away.

StangGT804 · 06-27-2006, 03:41 PM

I felt a difference!!! and im happy!!!!

*Lances03SVT* · 06-27-2006, 03:52 PM

You just have to drive around a little bit and get on it.You will notice a difference.

Saleen S330 · 06-27-2006, 04:04 PM

they say if you increase .18 or more on your gear size, you will feel a difference, i know i did with my 3.73

*4.6 Love* · 06-27-2006, 04:19 PM

I noticed a big difference on my car...

stage2roush2002 · 06-27-2006, 05:20 PM

I noticed mine and liked it!

stevestang81 · 06-27-2006, 07:13 PM

aight cool...thanks...guess i'll just have to get on her a lil more!!

stevemainian · 06-27-2006, 07:37 PM

You probably already had 3.73's in it from the previous owner.

06-27-2006, 07:37 PM

I got 'em a few weeks ago and i couldnt be happier..I drove a buddys 03 GT with 4.10's and it made me glad I got 3.73's

*Lances03SVT* · 06-27-2006, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zigzagg321

I got 'em a few weeks ago and i couldnt be happier..I drove a buddys 03 GT with 4.10's and it made me glad I got 3.73's

Well I had 3:73's in mine before the 4:10's and could'nt believe how much better the 4:10's are.

purplefrenzy · 06-27-2006, 10:07 PM

4.10 definitly better

NoKturnaL · 06-28-2006, 12:15 AM

I was talkin to some kid at the track a couple weeks ago....he has the same year car as me...an 02.. I was talking to him about rear gears..and he said that he has 3.73 gears and he didnt feel much of a diff from them at all..he is teh one that finally convinced me to get 4.10's...

Right now I have 4.10's in my living room that UPS delivered today..I also have a pair of maximummotor sports Sub frame connectors waiting to be installed ...I cant wait to feel the difference of the 4.10 over my sukky 3.27's..!!!!! I'm hoping also for atleast 2 tenths off my quarter mile times!

The Interceptor · 06-28-2006, 12:21 AM

The 4.10s are sick. Not sure how well the 3.73s turn the tires but I am spinning my 315s on a 40 miles per hour roll with my 4.10s. Congrats on the 3.73s...let them break in before you run them too hard. 500 miles is a good number. Yes, I am aware some people get them and run them right away, but then again, some people sniff paint. Sure it is fun and all, but the long term damage just doesn't make it worth it!

*Lances03SVT* · 06-28-2006, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Interceptor

The 4.10s are sick. Not sure how well the 3.73s turn the tires but I am spinning my 315s on a 40 miles per hour roll with my 4.10s. Congrats on the 3.73s...let them break in before you run them too hard. 500 miles is a good number. Yes, I am aware some people get them and run them right away, but then again, some people sniff paint. Sure it is fun and all, but the long term damage just doesn't make it worth it!

Break in WTF!!

They are gears!!If they are installed right there is no need for a break in period.And I was told that by a guy that build's race car's for a living.

roushrider81 · 06-28-2006, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lances03GT

Break in WTF!!

They are gears!!If they are installed right there is no need for a break in period.And I was told that by a guy that build's race car's for a living.

+1 teh guy who put mine in has a 9 second stang he built and he was like Break in for gear WTF are you on??? lol he was cool tho.

stevestang81 · 06-28-2006, 12:22 PM

well, the guy who installed mine builds old camaros and stangs and he told me to get on it and after 100 miles go nuts all u want...

i'm wondering though....is my tachometer and speedometer off now? b/c wouldnt my rpm's be higher than what the tach says?

steve

Badfish · 06-28-2006, 12:47 PM

i have 4.10s and BFG drag radials....i dont break loose unless i drop it from like 5k

Badfish · 06-28-2006, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevestang81

well, the guy who installed mine builds old camaros and stangs and he told me to get on it and after 100 miles go nuts all u want...

i'm wondering though....is my tachometer and speedometer off now? b/c wouldnt my rpm's be higher than what the tach says?

steve

you can romp on em right away, they dont need to be broken in..

and yeah your tach and speedo are off

*4.6 Love* · 06-28-2006, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badfish

you can romp on em right away, they dont need to be broken in..

and yeah your tach and speedo are off

Tach is not off...

Ghostalker · 06-28-2006, 01:48 PM

speedo is off though

The Interceptor · 06-28-2006, 08:32 PM

Gears need to have an adjusting period, like all metal when you heat it up. You can expect a longer life out of them if you do it right. I'm happy all these people who run 9 second cars just plug the gears in and go. But they aren't in it for the long haul. They are use to having to swap gears in and out on a regular basis and a lot of their cars won't see 500 miles before something breaks. I don't much care if you break them in or not, I am just telling you the right way to do it. Race cars and DDs are two different things. Engines have a break in period, rotors have a break in period, gears are no exception. The metal gets hot and can warp.

BlwnSonicBlueGT · 06-28-2006, 09:37 PM

Guy that installed my 3:73's told me 500 miles before I should really get on it. I noticed a night and day difference in my car. :banana:

06-27-2006, 03:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
stevestang81 nymetsnyjets!! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: southington, CT Posts: 69	3:73 gears just got 3:73s installed on my 02 gt today. all of u who have had 3:73s installed did u actually feel a big gain?? maybe i didnt hammer on it enough but i didnt feel much of a difference. anybody have any feedback?? steve

06-27-2006, 03:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Badfish Listen to reggae. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 8,789	shoulda got 4.10s __________________ '04 2.3l Evo '86 GSXR 750

06-27-2006, 03:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
steve-o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 224	I felt a difference right away. __________________ 2004 Mustang GT DSG...basic bolt-ons.

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StangGT804 Shut Up & Lift Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 1,281	I felt a difference!!! and im happy!!!! __________________

06-27-2006, 03:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,224	You just have to drive around a little bit and get on it.You will notice a difference. __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

06-27-2006, 03:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,728	If you had stock gt gears you should notice the difference......It should put you in the powerband a little bit quicker than normal. That's the "gain" you'll feel.

06-27-2006, 04:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Saleen S330 Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 900	they say if you increase .18 or more on your gear size, you will feel a difference, i know i did with my 3.73

06-27-2006, 04:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
4.6 Love Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mexico Posts: 6,145	I noticed a big difference on my car... __________________ Go Cowboys! X pipe and flows

06-27-2006, 05:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
stage2roush2002 Roush #6147 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 475	I noticed mine and liked it!

06-27-2006, 07:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
stevestang81 nymetsnyjets!! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: southington, CT Posts: 69	aight cool...thanks...guess i'll just have to get on her a lil more!!

06-27-2006, 07:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
stevemainian I8URVTEC Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 193	You probably already had 3.73's in it from the previous owner.

06-27-2006, 07:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
zigzaggthefag321 Posts: n/a	I got 'em a few weeks ago and i couldnt be happier..I drove a buddys 03 GT with 4.10's and it made me glad I got 3.73's

06-27-2006, 10:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
purplefrenzy Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 11	4.10 definitly better

06-28-2006, 12:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
NoKturnaL MustangTuning 5-oh Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Peabody, MA Posts: 1,950	I was talkin to some kid at the track a couple weeks ago....he has the same year car as me...an 02.. I was talking to him about rear gears..and he said that he has 3.73 gears and he didnt feel much of a diff from them at all..he is teh one that finally convinced me to get 4.10's... Right now I have 4.10's in my living room that UPS delivered today..I also have a pair of maximummotor sports Sub frame connectors waiting to be installed ...I cant wait to feel the difference of the 4.10 over my sukky 3.27's..!!!!! I'm hoping also for atleast 2 tenths off my quarter mile times! __________________ 2002 Mustang GT Coupe 5-Speed Performance K&N Intake Accufab upper Intake Plenum Accufab 70mm Throttle Body Steeda Pullies SCT 4-Bank Chip Dyno Tuned Mac H-pipe Flowmaster Cat-Back Steeda Shifter Centerforce Clutch SLP-Line-Lock And more upgrades visually

06-28-2006, 12:21 AM	#16 (permalink)
The Interceptor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 187	The 4.10s are sick. Not sure how well the 3.73s turn the tires but I am spinning my 315s on a 40 miles per hour roll with my 4.10s. Congrats on the 3.73s...let them break in before you run them too hard. 500 miles is a good number. Yes, I am aware some people get them and run them right away, but then again, some people sniff paint. Sure it is fun and all, but the long term damage just doesn't make it worth it!

06-28-2006, 12:22 PM	#19 (permalink)
stevestang81 nymetsnyjets!! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: southington, CT Posts: 69	well, the guy who installed mine builds old camaros and stangs and he told me to get on it and after 100 miles go nuts all u want... i'm wondering though....is my tachometer and speedometer off now? b/c wouldnt my rpm's be higher than what the tach says? steve

06-28-2006, 12:47 PM	#20 (permalink)
Badfish Listen to reggae. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 8,789	i have 4.10s and BFG drag radials....i dont break loose unless i drop it from like 5k __________________ '04 2.3l Evo '86 GSXR 750

06-28-2006, 01:48 PM	#23 (permalink)
Ghostalker BOLO 4 ME Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Danbury, CT Posts: 2,284	speedo is off though __________________ Ghosty is in need of some mods...

06-28-2006, 08:32 PM	#24 (permalink)
The Interceptor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 187	Gears need to have an adjusting period, like all metal when you heat it up. You can expect a longer life out of them if you do it right. I'm happy all these people who run 9 second cars just plug the gears in and go. But they aren't in it for the long haul. They are use to having to swap gears in and out on a regular basis and a lot of their cars won't see 500 miles before something breaks. I don't much care if you break them in or not, I am just telling you the right way to do it. Race cars and DDs are two different things. Engines have a break in period, rotors have a break in period, gears are no exception. The metal gets hot and can warp.

06-28-2006, 09:37 PM	#25 (permalink)
BlwnSonicBlueGT Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Motor City Posts: 48	Guy that installed my 3:73's told me 500 miles before I should really get on it. I noticed a night and day difference in my car. :banana:

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