3.55 gears for GT
12/29/06, 01:08 PM
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You can probably find 3.55 take offs really cheap.
But why 3.55s??
Slap in a 3.73 like I did.
The most expensive part of the swap is not the gear itself but labor (unless you're doing it yourself which I dont reccomend unless you've done it before).
But why 3.55s??
Slap in a 3.73 like I did.
The most expensive part of the swap is not the gear itself but labor (unless you're doing it yourself which I dont reccomend unless you've done it before).
12/29/06, 02:26 PM
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the reason is..
i just want to get a little extra kick...nothing crazy...
so when on the highway its still very comfortable, gas mileage is good.....
also, i read some about a tuner who tested gears on auto. GT's and said 3.55 is the best...
in the future if i want to do supercharger, 3.55 will fit it fine...
so when on the highway its still very comfortable, gas mileage is good.....
also, i read some about a tuner who tested gears on auto. GT's and said 3.55 is the best...
in the future if i want to do supercharger, 3.55 will fit it fine...
12/29/06, 03:34 PM
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when cruising at 70 mph, what rpm are you at now? i assume before it was around 2000 rpm...
12/29/06, 04:02 PM
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Richmond 4:10's are great, will definitely give you that kick your looking for. If thats too much 3:73's are another great choice. You cant go wrong with either one.
12/29/06, 05:26 PM
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There generally is no wt. savings between manufacturers gear sets ... the ring and pinion wt. is what it is for a particular ratio ... okay there might be a few grams difference, but nothing like a pound or two.
12/29/06, 05:44 PM
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I have two sets of Ford 3.55 gears for sale...... one set came from my '06 GT and the other from my '04 Mach 1. $50 plus shipping if you're interested.
12/29/06, 06:18 PM
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12/29/06, 06:19 PM
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then probably staying ford is safe
12/29/06, 06:48 PM
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i think is is about 2100 rpm. 50 bucks for a low mileage set is not bad. i liked using a new set because when you use a used set it should go back with the same backlash & rolling torque that it was set at originally. when you go new you just have to have it in spec. no matter what you do make sure that you get a new install kit.
12/30/06, 05:59 PM
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i think is is about 2100 rpm. 50 bucks for a low mileage set is not bad. i liked using a new set because when you use a used set it should go back with the same backlash & rolling torque that it was set at originally. when you go new you just have to have it in spec. no matter what you do make sure that you get a new install kit.
are you saying its risky to installed previously used 3.55 gear set?
thanks!
12/30/06, 07:36 PM
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i think is is about 2100 rpm. 50 bucks for a low mileage set is not bad. i liked using a new set because when you use a used set it should go back with the same backlash & rolling torque that it was set at originally. when you go new you just have to have it in spec. no matter what you do make sure that you get a new install kit.
The 4.10s that I have in my '06 GT now I bought used from a guy here last year, and the local mom & pop install shop that does all my gear installs put them in within a couple of hours and had no problems- and the car was (is) new enough that I didn't buy the $100 install kit- they just used a new crush sleeve and synthetic lube. My parts total was less than $50 if I remember right.