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3.27 to 3.73 worth it? (Automatic)

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skidad

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We have a 2001 Mustang GT with the automatic. It's my wife car so that is why it's auto. Anyhow, would the 3.73 wake up this car a noticeable amount? not interested in a 4.10 gear and want to keep the engine stock.

just wondered others experiences.
 

squeak93

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Don't fear the gear.

But yes - a jump from a 3.27 to a 3.73 is noticeable. 4.10's a huge increase and a 3.90 a middle ground of the two. Especially in an auto where you need that low end grunt.
 

gkomo

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Gears are usually the best bang for your buck mod on a Mustang for seat of the pants feel besides maybe a nitrous kit lol
 

85GTStangGuy

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skidad said:
Anyhow, would the 3.73 wake up this car a noticeable amount?
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Yes.
 

nickyb

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Ditto
 
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