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4:10s how much improvement?

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Zora

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I have 3:55s right now.....Just wondering if it's worth the change? RPM? Gas mileage lost?

Thanks
 

TBrad

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Personally I run 3:73...
Most guys that run F/I seem to like that gear.

You have an automatic or manual transmission?
 

Zora

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Manual.....might go Kenne Bell in the future. I'll change the gears again if I go FI.
 

02nightmaregt

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It'll be an increase but not as much as in a New Edge seeing as how you already have a 3.55. I say go for it though. Might as well build the rear while in there
 

bigcat

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i have 4.30s in my car. @ 80 mph, i am just under 3000 RPM. I have a cell phone pic for proof. 4.10 is not too much gear!
 

TBrad

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bigcat said:
4.10 is not too much gear!
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Especially if you run a 20" wheel!
 

NotQuik

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TBrad said:
Especially if you run a 20" wheel!
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No kidding

I went from 3.31's to 4.10's a few weeks ago and on the way there at 70 the rpms were 1800 and on the way back after 4.10's at 70 I was at 2200 if that gives you much of an idea for an rpm difference. I'm pleased with them, but I haven't been to the track yet with them.
 

NastyStang113

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Don't fear the gear !! I ran 4.88s in my 2006 F150. I did have a little bit bigger tires though ..
 

Marc S

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I went from 3.55's to 4.10's last month, I am happy with the performance improvement. I gained MPG around town and lost 2 MPG cruising at 70-75 MPH. I turn around 2500 RPM's at 75.
 

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i have 4.10s and plan on going to 3.55s. but only because i have a different route in mind for my car starting this december

first gear is pretty useless. smokes em unless at the track. you dont just chirp second anymore either. you get a good 4-5 second squeel. but after my tune i just got smoke .hahah.
 

Five Oh Brian

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Super happy with the 4.10's in my car, although now that I've supercharged the car, the 4.10's are really only advantageous at the track with a proper drag radial. On the street, 1st gear is useless so I often start in 2nd. But, I still prefer the 4.10's over the lazy 3.31's I had originally. For an N/A car, 4.10's are perfect. For forced induction, 3.55's or 3.73's are ideal.
 
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