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Old 07-03-2005, 02:01 PM
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I have a question about getting a diablosport predator tuner or gears ( 3.90 or 4.10 not to sure on what yet) What mod would i be best off with ...any input would be appreciated.

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Old 07-03-2005, 03:22 PM
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Gears!!! auto or manual?
3.73 if manual.
4.10 if auto
 
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Old 07-03-2005, 03:43 PM
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GEARS AND GET THE 4.10s! Dont worry about the rpm, its not that bad. I wish I had gone 4.10. But youll need a way to correct the speedometer, so just use a speedcal. Tuners arent all that great anywho...
 
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Old 07-03-2005, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by madmatt
GEARS AND GET THE 4.10s! Dont worry about the rpm, its not that bad. I wish I had gone 4.10. But youll need a way to correct the speedometer, so just use a speedcal. Tuners arent all that great anywho...
i have the 4.10's on 02 auto they make a huge difference although i wish i had got 4.30 instead. :SNAKE5:
 
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Old 07-03-2005, 05:59 PM
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ggeeAAAAARRRRSSSS and yes hit the 4.10s cuz ull never 4give urself if u go 3.73s.....
 
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Old 07-03-2005, 10:55 PM
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Listen and keep this in mind.

If your gonna get a power adder such as SC ot turbo, dont get the 4.10 get 3.73 . otherwise 4.10 is the way to go if your gonna stay NA
 
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Old 07-04-2005, 11:14 AM
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...sounds good, thanks alot guys
 
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Old 07-04-2005, 11:52 AM
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3.90s!
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Old 07-04-2005, 01:51 PM
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no! 4.10s!
 
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Old 07-04-2005, 06:03 PM
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How different is the drivability of a 3.73 and a 4.10. And also, is there a disadvantage to picking one gear over the other.
 
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Old 07-04-2005, 06:07 PM
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i have 4.10s and drive with em everyday...some people here drive on the highway for 30+ miles (or so) every day...and just about everyone who has gotten 3.73s for N/A wishes they had gottem 4.10s
 
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Old 07-04-2005, 06:32 PM
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4.10 it is then..
 
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Old 07-04-2005, 10:36 PM
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i waited to buy my gears after i got the hand held tuner (that way I could adjust the speedo myself). but i think both mods are definately worth it. i asked not long ago should i go with 3.73s or 4.10s.. well i chose 4.10s because i decided when someone is in the car with me and want me to get on it, i want it to pull as hard as possible
 
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Old 07-04-2005, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by brady281
4.10 it is then..
good choice
 
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Old 07-05-2005, 05:06 AM
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gears get gears
 
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Old 07-05-2005, 07:18 AM
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410's even if your gunna get a blower later in life?
 
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Old 07-05-2005, 10:16 AM
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Yea im am just going to go all motor. But i might just get the diablo first just so i can fix my speedo when i get my gears done. Both i will get sooner or later when i have some free money.
 
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Old 07-05-2005, 12:52 PM
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If I was you Id get a xcalibrator with a mail order tune, then get your gears and adjust the mail order tune. If you get the gears first without adjusting the speedo then your speed will be off as well as how many miles are on the car.
 
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Old 07-05-2005, 12:58 PM
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:sign5: for every mile i do, i add an extra 1/4 mile on the odometer. i cant be driving around much now until my xcal arrives.
 
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Old 07-05-2005, 02:49 PM
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Performance wise Gears will net the greatest effect. For a 2 valve I would suggest 3.90 or 4.10 gears.

Like some have suggested though you may want to wait and save up for both at the same time to correct the speedometer when the gears get installed, that way the speedo is not off. You don't want to waste money on a SpeedCal....and turn around a month later and get a tuner that could've performed the same function. (I for one don't like spending money twice.)

Don't forget you have to pay for installation as well, and gear installs aren't cheap.

Philip K.
 
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Old 07-05-2005, 04:16 PM
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gear installs range from 200-300 dollars..usually
 
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Old 07-05-2005, 04:38 PM
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Had mine done for $100
 
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Old 07-05-2005, 04:39 PM
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Mine are getting done for 60.
I love working for a dealership.
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Old 07-05-2005, 04:45 PM
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good luck getting some frpp 4.10 gears, MT just sent me an email saying they're out of stock! /cries in the corner

i hate to do this but does anyone know anywhere else i could get frpp 4.10s for a good price that has them in stock now? i already asked off work monday and tuesday to install them
 
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Old 07-05-2005, 04:49 PM
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www.gefracing.com That's where I got my gears and it was the cheapest place at the time. I think they still are.

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Old 07-05-2005, 04:49 PM
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where do they have them in their store? i cant find them

blah nevermind, i found them.. for $180.00. forget it i guess ill just wait the two weeks out
 
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Old 07-05-2005, 05:03 PM
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...why its cheaper then Mustangtuning.coms listings....
 
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Old 07-05-2005, 05:08 PM
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naw, i can get them for the same price from MT. id rather just wait and get them from MT, their site looks terrible
 
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Old 07-05-2005, 05:13 PM
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That's Cool. If you can get them from MT for the same price then its just a matter of waiting.

I suppose my haste is just looking back in retrospect wondering what the heck i did before I had gears. Probably the best Mod I ever did.

Don't Fear the Gear :thumbsup:
 
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Old 07-05-2005, 05:55 PM
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lol yeah, i was really looking forward to it next week oh well maybe they'll get them sooner than 2 weeks
 
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