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Old Aug 13, 2018 | 01:25 PM
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2014 V6 Mustang Ring Gear and Pinion Kit

Hello Everyone, I am from detroit this is my first post here at the TMS. I drive a 2014 V6 manual mustang. I was planning on putting on the Ford Performance Ring Gear and Pinion Kit - 4.10 Gears. Wanted to understand the effects its going to have on the car? I do know my miles per gallon will go low, but apart from that what gains I can expect out of it? Is it worth the change?

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Old Aug 13, 2018 | 03:12 PM
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It's my understanding that gear sets like the one your looking at are all about acceleration. The higher the ratio, the quicker off the line and the faster you can accelerate. The trade off is your top speed will decrease and you will lose some MPG. If your going to do more drag/autocross or track visits with your car then the 4.10 setup will be a great option. But if your car will be more of a daily driver with occasional track use I wouldn't go more the 3.73. Here's a link with more info https://www.americanmuscle.com/musta...ial-gears.html
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Old Aug 13, 2018 | 05:07 PM
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What gear ratio do you have now?

the trade off is higher rpm at every speed, and shorter gearing overall. Meaning you have to shift more often because motor revs faster.
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Old Aug 13, 2018 | 05:38 PM
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4.10's are going to make first gear useless, with the manual I would stay with 3.55's or 3.73's.
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Old Aug 14, 2018 | 04:47 AM
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Change your gears, you'll love it Look at the little white sticker on the right side of the pumpkin, it will have the gear ratio on it. You'll need something like an SCT hand held tuner so you can make the speedometer right. Buy a tune from Steeda, Bama or MPT too
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Old Aug 14, 2018 | 07:27 AM
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I use it as a daily driver, with some track sessions.
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Old Aug 14, 2018 | 07:30 AM
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If I understand correctly, with the increase in ratio 3.73's or 4.10's my throw is going down significantly correct? Will the stock shifter handle it?
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Old Aug 14, 2018 | 08:36 AM
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I just checked my VIN and found out that my axle ratio is 2.73. It is going to be a difference if I change it to 3.55 or 3.73.
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Old Aug 14, 2018 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by fsterhrse14
If I understand correctly, with the increase in ratio 3.73's or 4.10's my throw is going down significantly correct? Will the stock shifter handle it?
no, this has nothing do with shift throw distance. That won’t change at all. It changes engine speed at every vehicle speed. If now you’re at 1800 rpm in 6th at 70 with you now will be closer to 3000rpm with 4:10s

think of it like this. 2.73 means that the driveshaft rotates 2.73 times the speed of the wheels. 4.10 means 4.1 times. Engine has to spin faster at same wheel speeds.

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Old Aug 28, 2018 | 07:54 AM
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Hello Everyone,
I have a axle back rousch exhaust on my car, and wanted to know best compatible headers for this config?
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Old Aug 28, 2018 | 08:00 AM
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Which would help me add some gain, long tube headers or shorty headers?
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Old Aug 28, 2018 | 12:45 PM
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You should start a new thread when you change subjects - people interested in talking about exhaust systems aren't looking in threads about ring and pinion sets.

In general, long tube headers will give the most performance gains in naturally aspirated engines while shorty headers will produce smaller gains but are easier to install and don't affect ground clearance as much.
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Old Aug 29, 2018 | 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by fsterhrse14
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I have a axle back rousch exhaust on my car, and wanted to know best compatible headers for this config?
You need to slow down and think about what you are doing or going to do to your Mustang. If you read and research 'most' people have gotten rid of their Roush Axlebacks when going with long tube headers because they become too loud . My Magnaflow Street series became almost 1/3rd louder when I installed my long tubes with a catted x-pipe . Still not to loud but almost
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Old Jul 8, 2019 | 09:05 AM
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Hello Everyone, this is concerning the rear gear and pinion change. I recently got it changed from 2.73 (stock) to 3.55. After the change there is error on my speedometer which is expected. It is 20 miles under. For instance, I am driving at 60 miles/hr but my speedo shows 80. I understand that it needs re-calibration to make the car understand the new gear ration. What kinda off tuner will I have to use if I am trying to do it myself. Would this have to be wheel speed sensor tuning or something else? Really appreciate if I could get some direction on this.
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Old Jul 8, 2019 | 10:59 AM
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Any common tuner can do this -- SCT X4 seems to be the standard. Just be careful what other changes you are uploading when you upload the gearing change.

Or, I think you can have a dealer do it for you. If you are only making this one change, and otherwise do not want a tune, that might be the best option for you.
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