4:10 gears getting installed on 6/23
6/20/05, 06:14 PM
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I'm getting 4:10's installed in the Mustang on Thursday of this week, primarily because my 90 GT had 3:73's and it was a beast off the line, and secondarily because some folks have stated that this is a really good change.
Since it's going to cost $600+, I would really like to be sure that this indeed is a great mod to do. I want to have a car that JUMPS off the line and can break them loose at 10-20 MPH in 2nd gear when I romp on it, like I could with my old Mustang. Granted this car is completely different than the Fox's, and it may not respond exactly like the old one, but I want to unleash this car's torque potential at low speed.
Anyone with 4:10's care to comment here? Was it as drastic of a change as I am hoping for over the stock gears? Did it change the driving dynamics noticibly? I already have the Diablo tuner and they will be updating the tune to reflect the 4:10's at install time.
I'm already thinking of calling and having them install hood pins, tint the windows, add an exhaust system, install an oil and trans temp sensor, ooops, nevermind, I just crossed the financial threshold of eating Top Ramen for the next 2 months.
Sean
Since it's going to cost $600+, I would really like to be sure that this indeed is a great mod to do. I want to have a car that JUMPS off the line and can break them loose at 10-20 MPH in 2nd gear when I romp on it, like I could with my old Mustang. Granted this car is completely different than the Fox's, and it may not respond exactly like the old one, but I want to unleash this car's torque potential at low speed.
Anyone with 4:10's care to comment here? Was it as drastic of a change as I am hoping for over the stock gears? Did it change the driving dynamics noticibly? I already have the Diablo tuner and they will be updating the tune to reflect the 4:10's at install time.
I'm already thinking of calling and having them install hood pins, tint the windows, add an exhaust system, install an oil and trans temp sensor, ooops, nevermind, I just crossed the financial threshold of eating Top Ramen for the next 2 months.
Sean
6/20/05, 06:36 PM
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You will enjoy the change. It is quicker off the line. 1st gear goes by fast, as to be expected and 2nd chirps real easily. I'm pleased with the 4:10's myself.
6/20/05, 07:31 PM
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4.10s going in real soon also.
6/20/05, 07:47 PM
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Originally posted by azoufan@June 20, 2005, 5:17 PM
and can break them loose at 10-20 MPH in 2nd gear when I romp on it,
Sean
and can break them loose at 10-20 MPH in 2nd gear when I romp on it,
Sean
6/20/05, 08:07 PM
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I had 4.10's installed last Friday. Now its super easy to spin the tires off the line, coming off a turn in second, etc. Great mod. DO IT! (like in Starsky and Hutch)
6/20/05, 08:50 PM
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Sean - please post your driving impressions ASAP when they're in. I've been wavering for weeks now as to whether or not to do it. Steeda.ca recommended 4:10's too so I'm dying to get more feedback. I'm not too interested in the quarter mile, just seat of the pants around town driving where you can actually do some 0-60's without attracting too much attention - despite the fact that we can do it in 5 seconds. I'm curious to see if the 0-60 times drop a bit with the new gears.
So let us know - and thanks - Mark.
So let us know - and thanks - Mark.
6/20/05, 09:35 PM
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you wont regret the 4.10's
i got em months ago....forgot what it was like without em until i drove my sisters stock 05 gt...night and day difference. i pull the stock gt off the line no problem, and keep pulling up to 140 (didnt take it faster)
DO IT.
i got em months ago....forgot what it was like without em until i drove my sisters stock 05 gt...night and day difference. i pull the stock gt off the line no problem, and keep pulling up to 140 (didnt take it faster)
DO IT.
6/20/05, 10:09 PM
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Originally posted by azoufan@June 20, 2005, 5:17 PM
I'm getting 4:10's installed in the Mustang on Thursday of this week, primarily because my 90 GT had 3:73's and it was a beast off the line, and secondarily because some folks have stated that this is a really good change.
Since it's going to cost $600+, I would really like to be sure that this indeed is a great mod to do. I want to have a car that JUMPS off the line and can break them loose at 10-20 MPH in 2nd gear when I romp on it, like I could with my old Mustang. Granted this car is completely different than the Fox's, and it may not respond exactly like the old one, but I want to unleash this car's torque potential at low speed.
Anyone with 4:10's care to comment here? Was it as drastic of a change as I am hoping for over the stock gears? Did it change the driving dynamics noticibly? I already have the Diablo tuner and they will be updating the tune to reflect the 4:10's at install time.
I'm already thinking of calling and having them install hood pins, tint the windows, add an exhaust system, install an oil and trans temp sensor, ooops, nevermind, I just crossed the financial threshold of eating Top Ramen for the next 2 months.
Sean
I'm getting 4:10's installed in the Mustang on Thursday of this week, primarily because my 90 GT had 3:73's and it was a beast off the line, and secondarily because some folks have stated that this is a really good change.
Since it's going to cost $600+, I would really like to be sure that this indeed is a great mod to do. I want to have a car that JUMPS off the line and can break them loose at 10-20 MPH in 2nd gear when I romp on it, like I could with my old Mustang. Granted this car is completely different than the Fox's, and it may not respond exactly like the old one, but I want to unleash this car's torque potential at low speed.
Anyone with 4:10's care to comment here? Was it as drastic of a change as I am hoping for over the stock gears? Did it change the driving dynamics noticibly? I already have the Diablo tuner and they will be updating the tune to reflect the 4:10's at install time.
I'm already thinking of calling and having them install hood pins, tint the windows, add an exhaust system, install an oil and trans temp sensor, ooops, nevermind, I just crossed the financial threshold of eating Top Ramen for the next 2 months.
Sean
Thanks..
6/20/05, 10:19 PM
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I am taking it to AMP, it's just 5 minutes from where I work. I hear good things about them. I too used to go to Turbo RX, so I am essentially in the same boat as you. I'll be sure and let everyone know how it turns out.
Sean
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6/21/05, 08:47 AM
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Know how you feel,
I'm scheduled for the 4:10's and a Borla catback on the 29th, had a tough time deciding between the 4:10's, 3:90's or stock but everyone who has done the 4:10's seems pretty jazzed about 'em.
I'm scheduled for the 4:10's and a Borla catback on the 29th, had a tough time deciding between the 4:10's, 3:90's or stock but everyone who has done the 4:10's seems pretty jazzed about 'em.
6/21/05, 08:51 AM
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I would think the 4.10's would be overkill for an everyday driver if that is the case, I would stay with the factory 3.55's, besides this 4.6 doesnt have the low end torque, the power band that counts is in the upper rpm range with this motor..IMO..
6/21/05, 09:50 AM
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It is only 500 rpm diffrence 70 is at 2500 rpms on mine.
373s is a crazy stay with the stock 355 if thats all you plan on doing. :nono:
I drive a everyday driver and i would go lower if i did it again so that is my 2 cents
dont be scared of 410s I was scared of the 430s and went with 410s now i would go with 430s .
373s is a crazy stay with the stock 355 if thats all you plan on doing. :nono:
I drive a everyday driver and i would go lower if i did it again so that is my 2 cents
dont be scared of 410s I was scared of the 430s and went with 410s now i would go with 430s .