4.10 Gears as a Daily Driver
12/25/05, 08:44 PM
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Originally posted by Cleveland@December 1, 2005, 3:10 AM
You know whats really fun? turn Overdrive off when cruising @ 75 on the freeway.
-Dan
You know whats really fun? turn Overdrive off when cruising @ 75 on the freeway.
-Dan
Been there done that.....but only once
12/25/05, 08:56 PM
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Originally posted by Nick85@December 1, 2005, 2:42 AM
I turned off Overdrive today and the only real difference I could pick up was the car would downshift more aggressively. Is there any other benefits of turning it off?
I turned off Overdrive today and the only real difference I could pick up was the car would downshift more aggressively. Is there any other benefits of turning it off?
12/25/05, 09:19 PM
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Originally posted by Cleveland@November 29, 2005, 1:57 AM
we need more fun stuff around here, it was an interesting read.
-Dan
we need more fun stuff around here, it was an interesting read.
-Dan
I get my kicks blowing off the loud mouth sonnie boys with their caps on backwards or to the side, a fart can or loud pipes on the rear and a 2000 watt amp in the trunk and some bleached blond chick in the other seat. I do it with a 4:10 rear gear.
Almost but not quite as good as a climax!
12/25/05, 09:45 PM
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Originally posted by Nick85@December 1, 2005, 12:42 AM
I turned off Overdrive today and the only real difference I could pick up was the car would downshift more aggressively. Is there any other benefits of turning it off?
I turned off Overdrive today and the only real difference I could pick up was the car would downshift more aggressively. Is there any other benefits of turning it off?
12/28/05, 09:52 AM
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With the stock tires, you're looking at around 2800rpm. Here's a chart for both the manual and auto trans (enter the gear ratio and tire diameter).
12/28/05, 02:57 PM
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Originally posted by Mongoose@December 25, 2005, 8:22 PM
I would be willing to guess that you have more fun here on the forums with your postings that you have ever had driving your Stang. Like a street race but verbal. If you manage to **** someone off or start an argument you won the race.
I get my kicks blowing off the loud mouth sonnie boys with their caps on backwards or to the side, a fart can or loud pipes on the rear and a 2000 watt amp in the trunk and some bleached blond chick in the other seat. I do it with a 4:10 rear gear.
Almost but not quite as good as a climax!
I would be willing to guess that you have more fun here on the forums with your postings that you have ever had driving your Stang. Like a street race but verbal. If you manage to **** someone off or start an argument you won the race.
I get my kicks blowing off the loud mouth sonnie boys with their caps on backwards or to the side, a fart can or loud pipes on the rear and a 2000 watt amp in the trunk and some bleached blond chick in the other seat. I do it with a 4:10 rear gear.
Almost but not quite as good as a climax!
4:10s just add to the howl when Im on the freeway. People are always curious about that sound as they drive by, they also try to make out the gauge cluster I have on the hood.
Kicks for being different.
-Dan
12/28/05, 08:54 PM
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What would be the recommended gear ratio if a Supercharger is hopefully in one's future? I'm probably going to get an ATI or Vortech, but would love to throw some 4.1s on in the meantime....as long as I wouldn't have to pull them off in 6-12 months.
12/28/05, 10:35 PM
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Well, I'm going to find out in a few weeks, when my blower goes on. IMO, the 4.10s will be fine... especially since I have an automatic. I need help on the launch the most. With big bottom end torque from a twin screw blower and 4.10s, I suspect my 60' times will drop nicely.
12/29/05, 01:56 AM
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I really want 4.10's but I'm going off to college next year and I'm afraid it will be to much gear for such a long trip. I don't want to put alot of hurtin' on my pony driving all the way to Florida, even to Arizona if I end up there.
12/29/05, 04:55 AM
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[quote=Cleveland,November 28, 2005, 11:32 PM]
Cool, two very opposite opinions.You definitely sound like "one of those people" that make California... well, California.
Heh, I am From California! California has the Distinction of Leading the rest of the country in Fads and Trends! Unfortunately that goes for good and bad!
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Cool, two very opposite opinions.You definitely sound like "one of those people" that make California... well, California.
Heh, I am From California!
California has the Distinction of Leading the rest of the country in Fads and Trends! Unfortunately that goes for good and bad! kc
12/29/05, 09:04 AM
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I just made a 2000-mile journey in my Q driving from Florida to Kansas and it has 4.10 gears I would not have it any other way. We averaged 24 mpg and that was with the cruise set at 80 mph most of the time. This is one of the best seat of the pants mods you can make. Oh yea, passing gear is here now when you mash on the loud pedal even without down shifting the 5-speed at those speeds.
12/29/05, 09:45 PM
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I would think the 4.1s would work really nicely with a Centrifugal Sc based on each Mods strengths and weaknesses. The 4.1s would come in handy until around 2900 rpm when the boost builds up on the SC. As I drive the Mustang in Maine, more instant on torque and hp is NOT a good thing in the winter....unless I wanted to make the slowest, most expensive snow plow in history.
12/30/05, 06:42 AM
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Originally posted by Stangers@December 25, 2005, 7:47 PM
Been there done that.....but only once
Been there done that.....but only once
12/30/05, 01:08 PM
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Ok, after reading all these posts about 4.10's I think I'm gonna pull the trigger, but I need some imput on where to get the gears. Do I just get em from a local shop, online, Ford dealer.......what have you guys and gals done. What can I expect to pay? Thanks in advance for your imput.
12/30/05, 01:26 PM
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I've been browsing this thread and there is a lot of good info. My only concern is traction. I will most likely need DR's or slicks at the track to properly lauch with 4.10 gears. How is traction on the street though? Spin thru first?