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Old 8/28/12, 01:05 PM
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I'm considering gears for my 97 GT , is there a big difference between 3:73 and 4:10 ? The only mod I have for now is a CAI . Up next is gears , exhaust and maybe TB .
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Originally Posted by stangfanatic
I'm considering gears for my 97 GT , is there a big difference between 3:73 and 4:10 ? The only mod I have for now is a CAI . Up next is gears , exhaust and maybe TB .
You'll feel a difference. I would go 4.10s if it was me.
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Originally Posted by stangfanatic
I'm considering gears for my 97 GT , is there a big difference between 3:73 and 4:10 ? The only mod I have for now is a CAI . Up next is gears , exhaust and maybe TB .
Standard or auto?
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Originally Posted by texastboneking

Standard or auto?
I got 3.73's

Wish I would have went for 4.10's
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Originally Posted by cpotts13

I got 3.73's

Wish I would have went for 4.10's
Standard or auto?
Old 8/29/12, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by texastboneking
Standard or auto?
Standard.

OP, id go 4.10 no offense but the 96-98 v8s could use all the help they can get.
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It's standard ... Well thanks for the info ! I'll go for the 4:10's
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What rpm should I expect to have running @60 mph in 5th if I put the 4:10's
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Originally Posted by stangfanatic
What rpm should I expect to have running @60 mph in 5th if I put the 4:10's
Roughly almost 2000.. I'm running about 1800 at 60-65ish.
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Originally Posted by 95_5.0

Roughly almost 2000.. I'm running about 1800 at 60-65ish.
Wut
I run about 2100 with 3.73 gears
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Go 4.10's for sure, 3.73 isn't enough
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You only need 410's if you don't have power. Power > Gears
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Originally Posted by 95_5.0

Roughly almost 2000.. I'm running about 1800 at 60-65ish.
You sir don't have 4.10s then lol.. 3.73 here and 60 is 2100
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Originally Posted by texastboneking

You sir don't have 4.10s then lol.. 3.73 here and 60 is 2100
Hmm. You may be right then. Isnt there a way to check by turning a back wheel and counting or something.
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4.1 turns of the axle to 1 turn of the tires
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Originally Posted by texastboneking
4.1 turns of the axle to 1 turn of the tires
I really think the 'axle' and the 'tires' turn 1 to 1.

Perhaps you mean the driveshaft. Or also the pinion flange?
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Yeah I checked it today. And I do indeed have 4.10's....it's my RPM gauge that's probably not calibrated correctly....great :/
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Yes 4:10's are well worth! I have em in my 97 GT
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Originally Posted by 95_5.0
Yeah I checked it today. And I do indeed have 4.10's....it's my RPM gauge that's probably not calibrated correctly....great :/
You just need a small gear that goes in your transmission. I have no idea how ti check or what goes into it.
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Originally Posted by 2k7gtcs

I really think the 'axle' and the 'tires' turn 1 to 1.

Perhaps you mean the driveshaft. Or also the pinion flange?
Yes I ment driveshaft lol


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