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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by sound wave
stock gt's run 3.31 with an option to run 3.55. i don't remember the details of that part about which years had what. i believe there is a sticker on the bell housing saying the gear, right? can't remember.

the gears will have a much greater difference than the aluminum driveshaft will. i do notice a difference with the DS on my car, but i would do gears first if i were you. the aluminum DS weighs less than the stock one. it cuts down on rotational mass. i noticed that it will rev quicker and respond to throttle inputs faster.

the DS can definitely wait imho. in your case, it would be one of the last things i would do.
Ya thats kinda what I was assuming ds wise. I guess gears really do make a difference. Ill have to really look into those. Thank yall for all the help!
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 11:11 PM
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Id say gears or new springs. Springs would be cheaper, if you can get some help with the install you can do them in a garage in a couple hours. Plus they can be found used quite often. The gears need to be done by a GOOD shop and will be atleast twice as much as the springs.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ETNOATS
Id say gears or new springs. Springs would be cheaper, if you can get some help with the install you can do them in a garage in a couple hours. Plus they can be found used quite often. The gears need to be done by a GOOD shop and will be atleast twice as much as the springs.
Oh definately. I was thinking 3:73's due to this is my daily driver and I will be taking it to lsu. Id have them installed by ford. How about a short throw? Those usefull?
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 07:09 AM
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Short throws are great. They definately help in a racing situation. But if you arent planning on racing it i would hold off on it
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 08:42 AM
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Short throws are great. They definately help in a racing situation. But if you arent planning on racing it i would hold off on it
Saleen makes this shifting kit block that cuts down shifting distance by 26%. Its only 50 bucks to so im thinking this might be my nect upgrade before either gears or heads and catted x.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 09:11 AM
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Ive heard mixed review about the shift block. I went with a bbk short throw. I dont think bbk makes it anymore though because i havent been able to find it since i bought it. I have never had a problem with it though. If you do go with the shifter block there are plenty of write ups on this forum to help u with installation. I believe the write up is from tacobill but im not %100 on that.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Gtpony325
Ive heard mixed review about the shift block. I went with a bbk short throw. I dont think bbk makes it anymore though because i havent been able to find it since i bought it. I have never had a problem with it though. If you do go with the shifter block there are plenty of write ups on this forum to help u with installation. I believe the write up is from tacobill but im not %100 on that.
Ill have to look into it much more then. Thanks!
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 09:34 AM
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I mean for $50 its not a big loss if it doesnt work. But if it does work you will be happy with it. I would say just go for it. There is a thread on this site that might be of some help to you. I saw it not to long ago. You should be able to search shifter block and get everything that you may need to know.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Gtpony325
I mean for $50 its not a big loss if it doesnt work. But if it does work you will be happy with it. I would say just go for it. There is a thread on this site that might be of some help to you. I saw it not to long ago. You should be able to search shifter block and get everything that you may need to know.
I read up.on it and I think im gonna go through with it. Easy install and for as cheap as it is, definately a mod im gonna get.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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Good deal. Let us know how you like it.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 09:11 PM
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looks like a good move.
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 05:57 AM
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What does a stock gt run? Not to sound stupid but I thought they ran 3: 73's stock?
The 2006 GT has 3.55 gears for the 5 speed manual.
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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Id be interested in the short tube headers if they are available and the offer is transferable lol
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