My 97 GT is an automatic. Anyone know which gears are considered the best for my car? It's a daily driver.

 

I had 4.10's in my 00 GT automatic. They were a lil steep for a daily driver, but not unbearable. the difference it made at the track and anytime I got on the throttle was definitely worth it.

 

That's what I've heard so I've been leaning towards the 3.73's. Not as steep but still some improvement. I will be doing alot of highway driving also including some 1000-2000 mile runs.

 

The 3.73's would be a good choice for a daily driver. it'd give you more oomph, but would just kill your gas mileage.

I like the 3.55's in my Mach, so they'll be staying put. They're also a good mix of oomph and civility. The 3.73's would probably be a good choice for you, if it's truly mostly a daily driver and not a track car.

 

HA, what mileage. Kidding.

 

Long time no see or talk JeffreyDJ (MR. MODERATOR) . I decided against a Mach 1. The 97 will be paid off soon and the thought of trading it in and financing about 15K just doesn't do it for me. I figured it's cheaper to fix the few things wrong and add a few performance items. Even with the paint job I don't think I would spend more than 4 or 5 thousand. Besides, I've done alot to this one, I don't want to pay to do it all over again on a 01 or 02 GT. I think I listed all the mods I've done in the intro section.

 

I probably going with the 4.10s for the Mach 1.

 

Hey, what's been going on?

And, yup, understandable. It's not a bad idea to go ahead and work on the 97. And, I know what you mean about gas milage. I can't get mine to 300 miles on a tank!

 

I remember when there were guys on the registry claiming to get 28 mpg . I drive mine normal for the most part, and still can't get 300 miles out of a tank.

 

oh and the biggest thing I can recommend for your auto tranny.... get a friggin tranny cooler on it! specially with taking long trips like that. cooler will extend the life of your tranny 3x over.

 

id say since its an auto, get 4.10s

 

Quit being scared and get the 4.10's already! You didn't buy the car for it's great gas mileage anyway.

 

Wow, putting it that way I guess I should get the 4.10's. Nope, I didn't buy it for the mileage but I have heard stories about 4.10's wearing out transmissions faster. That I do care about. I read in MM&FF that 3.73's didn't wear out the transmission as fast but they didn't say anything about the difference in time or wear. If it was just a small difference, I'd be all over the 4.10's.

 

scothew, thanks for the tranny cooler idea.