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Old 03-18-2008, 10:50 AM
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what size are the stock rear end gears on an 04 3.9 v6 mustang? and how much gas milage would i loose going to a 3.73 or 4.10 with limited slip? also what size is the rear end? 8.8?
 
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i'd go 4.10's+T-lock(also a tuner) and its 7.5 rearend and you wont lose any gas mileage really unless you play with the pedal alot(lead foot lol)
 
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Old 03-18-2008, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by ponyexpress
what size are the stock rear end gears on an 04 3.9 v6 mustang? and how much gas milage would i loose going to a 3.73 or 4.10 with limited slip? also what size is the rear end? 8.8?
the stock is 7.5 with a 3.27 ratio. i went with the 4.10's and a posi-trac differential. in the city mpg is about the same. you do go down a little on the highway though since the rpm's will be a little higher. i definately dont feel safe going 116 like i used to, but from 0-60mph, it's a blast. i probably should've gone with the 3.73's since i do a lot of interstate travel, but if you do mostly city traveling, go with the 4.10's. and make sure to save some money for the tuner.
 
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Old 03-18-2008, 03:45 PM
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yea i was thinking3.73 cause do travel interstate alot i wish for was like chevy and had 100 diffrent rations like mabey a 3.93 . i was also thinking posi traction instead of locker. Are those gear packages sold on americanmuscle a good deal with the gears tuner and oil?
 
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Old 03-18-2008, 03:46 PM
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wow, surprised no one pointed you the the GIANT GEAR THREAD WE HAVE THAT WILL ANSWER ANY QUESTION YOU WOULD EVER HAVE ABOUT MUSTANGS AND GEARS. haha.
 
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Old 03-18-2008, 04:14 PM
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3.73 its not THAT much of a noticible difference if u dont lock them up. (HIGHLY recommend u do)

if ur on the highway atleast once a day for 10 minutes at a time. then ull c a difference. but if ur only on it for 5 miles or so then ide say 4 10 and still ide say get a t lock

and btw i THINK i saw some gears on AM a while ago
 
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Old 03-18-2008, 04:17 PM
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http://www.americanmuscle.com/99-04-mustang-gears.html

yup here ya go. ide say FRPP....thats just a personal choice though.

top right has the 3.90 u wanted but u might not get much feed back from that on this forum. kinda a rare thing
 
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Old 03-18-2008, 06:19 PM
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http://www.americanmuscle.com/99-04-mustang-gears.html

yup here ya go. ide say FRPP....thats just a personal choice though.

top right has the 3.90 u wanted but u might not get much feed back from that on this forum. kinda a rare thing
those 3.90's are for an 8.8 in a GT or Cobra, not the 7.5 in a V6. Don't do gears without a t-lock of some sort. The install price will have no real difference and then you can get rid of the stupid 1 tire fire. also as zig said, check the gear thread, it is a good thing.
 
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Old 03-18-2008, 10:59 PM
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thanx if anyone finds somewhere to get 3.90 for a 7.5 rear let me know
 
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They dont make them only 3.73 and 4.10 are gonna be the main choices.
 
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Old 03-27-2008, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ponyexpress
thanx if anyone finds somewhere to get 3.90 for a 7.5 rear let me know

the difference between the gas mileage of 4.10s and 3.73s are 1 mile per tank all together even on the highway...so i would go with 4.10s if i were you. it is a blast to drive.
 
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