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  • Thread starter Thread starter 98MACH1R
  • Start date Start date Jul 12, 2005
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98MACH1R

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i have heard and read that 3.73 is the best to do for 94-98 and the 99+ is better wth 4.10`s please someone help me out and tell me that 4.10`s is good for my n/a 98 gt 5 speed cause i want 4.10`s with a locker or limited slip and aluminum drive shaft so basically will 4.10`s be good or should i play it safe with 3.73`s
 

csledd

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go 4.10s!
 

stangman

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anything less than 4.10's in a n/a car is a waste
 

helty

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4.10s. that will be the majority around here. if you're still torn, motive makes 3.90s.
 

blackink00

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helty said:
4.10s. that will be the majority around here. if you're still torn, motive makes 3.90s.
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so does pro-5.0 i wouldnt do anything less then 3.90s.
 
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98MACH1R

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ok well here is a quick question about 4.10s if i floor it in first gear all the way to red line at a dead stop will i just smoke the tires say if i drop the clutch at say 3000 rpms?
 

stangman

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98MACH1R said:
ok well here is a quick question about 4.10s if i floor it in first gear all the way to red line at a dead stop will i just smoke the tires say if i drop the clutch at say 3000 rpms?
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if you side step it yes, if you slip it no
 
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97gtblue

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mine could do that with 273's just alot easier with 4.10's
 
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you say 4.10's for N/A... but what about 4.10's with nitrous?
 
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97gtblue

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oh i got 4.10's with nitrous and its
 
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sweet thanks
 

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97gtblue said:
mine could do that with 273's just alot easier with 4.10's
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2.73s... Now that was the absolute WORST gear ratio ever for a Mustang!
 
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