Listen i have been around hear enough to know that 4:10's are the best but my buddy has a black 98 gt and i convinced him to get 4:10's he later talked to his uncle who is a macanic and he told him not to do that. The macanic said he had 4:10 and it was impractical for street use. he said gas milage and you shift every 2 seconds.

so can you guys please post (those that have 4:10) if either of those are that bad and if he sould do it or not! thanks

 

This subject has been went over 100012982189031480913 times. Use the seach button for "gears" and youll find the answers.

 

There is absolutely NO reason not to get the 4.10's. The best mod done yet. Very street practical.

 

I've had 3.73's and 4.10's, 4.10's do not affect gas millaige that much, they make you shift faster but in my opinion it makes it easier to drive.

 

i no but i am just trying to make it easy for him when he comes in here as a guest.

 

Mechanics don't usually deal with gears like that, so he is just ignorant, he cannot help it. I have been running around with 4.10 gears every day for over 2 years, I have NEVER had a problem with streetability. In fact, they are actually better, it takes much less effort for the engine to get the fat arsed cars up to speed.

I also do not shift every 2 seconds, here again, he is letting his ignorance show. I obviously only have 5 gears and I start in first, so obviously I'm only shifting a total of 8 seconds, then I'm cruising in 5th, I don't need to shift anymore...sheeze, every 2 seconds...what a :censored: ...

Seriously though, 4.10's are by far the best mod to do. Don't listen to Cooter.

btw, is it a 5 speed or an auto? Auto will do even "more gooder" with a 4.30 gear. Tell that to Cooter and see what he says.

 

:stupid: 100000000000000000000%

 

i was waitng for you to chime in MCM Thanks alot guys i think we confinced him!

 

Yes, best mod for me before going S/C and still the best mod I have kept since going S/C.

 

The 3:73's are a waste of time.I had them!!

At 80mph I'm at 2.7/2.8.

 

in all reality.. .4.10 might be a bit much for a 5 speed... but your buddy will get a hardon every time he firewalls the giddy-up pedal so tell him to buck up and tell cooter to mind his own car.

 

i think you're the first person i've heard say that 4.10's are a little too much (first person that actually knows what they're talking about when it comes to mustangs at least).

 

yeah... it's a rare opinion but I do think they're a little much. Just my opinion.

If you have a 4V car, they're actually a decent choice or for a car that sees a lot of drag time but I still don't like em for street driven GT's without an auto trans. I've seen too many guys launch hard and over rev 1st gear because it's so short with 4.10's. If I were to use them on a 5sp, then I'd use a tranny with a 2.95:1 first gear and get my first gear top speed back up to a reasonable level.

I've used gears all the way into the upper 5.xx:1 range in certain applications but not on a muscle car. Sacrificing 1st gear usefulness just doesn't usually make sense to me. 3.73's or 3.55's are my normal choices depending on the power level.

and thanks for the compliment.

 

Good buddy of mine just got 4.30's on his 01 Cobra. He's running BFG DR's though.

 

Not to jack the thread, but I was told 3:90's would be the best for me as I will be doing auto cross. What do you guys think?

 

I would have to say I trust anything r3dn3ck says. He always gives good info and knows his stuff. He should be a mod

 

Not to question your expertise r3dn3ck, but do you currently have or ever had a TR3650 equipped Mustang with 4.10's?

 

I don't know why I even reply to gear threads anymore, but 4.10s are NOT too much for a T3650 equipped, N/A, daily driven Stang that sees highway use. My mileage hasn't changed drastically at all. The fun factor has changed though.

 

I just got 410s in my 04, rpm is up about 400-500. First gear is shorter if you lay on the gas, but if drive "normal" it's hard to really tell you have gears at all. I Look at it this way...The reduction in gas will be a few mpg, the grin on my face when the pedal is pushed is priceless. Spend a few extra bucks in gas every week and enjoy the ride a lot more!