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Old 12/14/13, 02:19 AM
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Another Gear Question

I'm getting ready to take the plunge and buy some gears. I need help deciding wrather to go 3.55's or 3.73's. I have a 2010 GT with cams, custom tune, tune lenght shorty headers,62 mm throttle body roush CAI, High flow cats with a X Pipe and flomasters. The suspension is all upgraded. I Put alot of hwy miles and want something to give it alil more pep without running 3 grand or higher down the Hwy. Just looking for some advice pros and cons of each would help.

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In my opinion, 3.73 is the way to go. I'd avoid 4.10 with the hwy driving. I think you'd be dis-satisfied with 3.55. My mustang is primarily for enjoyment and show, but we do take hwy trips with it, and I loved the extra bit of oomph the 3.73's gave it.. However it still cruises nice at speed. Depending on the mileage of the car, may want to consider a new bearing kit to go with those gears.. When I did mine I also added a ford racing differential cover and the ford racing traction-lok rear diff.
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I would prefer 3.55's in my car for what I do with it. The 3.73's definitely get up and go but I'd like 3rd and 4th to be a bit taller. For street driving you would probably be happy with 3.73's. What gears do you have now?
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Not sure what gears are in it now. I'm assuming there the stock gears for a 2010 GT premi
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Here is the info from shop manual.Based on the codes from the door jamb sticker on the botXXXXX XXXXXne.

BG - 3.31 - non-limited slip, base vehicle with manual or automatic transmission
CB - 3.73 - limited slip
CD - 3.55 - limited slip with manual transmission
CG - 3.31 - limited slip with automatic transmission
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thanks i'll take a look at it..
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The Axle Code is CD so i'm assuming i have 3.55's with limited slip diff.. would there be any benifits changing to 3.73 gears?? as it sits know i can spin 1st and chirp 2nd with the TC on advance. I'm looking to hook up alittle better. I already have BMR UCA and BMR LCA's.
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Originally Posted by Kript2night
The Axle Code is CD so i'm assuming i have 3.55's with limited slip diff.. would there be any benifits changing to 3.73 gears?? as it sits know i can spin 1st and chirp 2nd with the TC on advance. I'm looking to hook up alittle better. I already have BMR UCA and BMR LCA's.
It wouldn't be worth the money to change from 3.55's to 3.73's - you wouldn't feel much of a difference. Also, going to a higher gear ratio will only hurt your traction.
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I'm asking because i have a really good deal on a new set of FRPP 3.73's for $125
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Thanks for all you guys help and info..
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