I have a 2004 GT and was wondering what gears would be best. I drive both city and highway alot so need something that wont eat gas to to bad. Someone told me the 373s would be best. I was wondering if you all have any different opinions or could even just tell me the best brand to buy and were to buy them.. Also, anythin else i need to buy with the gears? Appreciate any help.
Best Gears?
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Saleen201
Founding Member
4.10
I drive around center city baltimore alot and go to my parents house in Delaware every couple of weekends (2.5 hour drive) and have no complaints in either driving condition.
-Mike
I drive around center city baltimore alot and go to my parents house in Delaware every couple of weekends (2.5 hour drive) and have no complaints in either driving condition.
-Mike
menasci
Member
thebigtwinkie21 said:
4.10's.
Ford Racing.
I drive freeway all the time and my gas milage didn't change.
I would have gone 4.30's.
3.73's would have been a waste of my time.
UVBNHAD
New Member
3.55s - best of both worlds. Good accelleration and decent gas mileage.
3.73s - excellent accelleration and ok gas mileage
4.10s - who needs first gear and gas?
Your situation sounds a lot like mine. I chose the 3.55s just because they do get better gas mileage when I'm on the freeway.
3.73s - excellent accelleration and ok gas mileage
4.10s - who needs first gear and gas?
Your situation sounds a lot like mine. I chose the 3.55s just because they do get better gas mileage when I'm on the freeway.
Saleen201
Founding Member
UVBNHAD said:
My car came with 3.55s, unless you are looking to run some serious power then 3.55s are too low, you are only cheating yourself. And i have plenty of first gear with my 4.10s.
Just my opinion though.
-Mike
UVBNHAD
New Member
I went with 3:73's in my 03 GT and am sorry I did. Not enough snap.
will be switching asap !!!! If you want to boogy and don't want to
boost, go gear. Everything happens the same, just quicker.
Oh yea, I drive on the Interstate Everyday between 65 @ 85 mph
and she just purrs in 5th. Enjoy your new car !!!!
Chad in Arizona
will be switching asap !!!! If you want to boogy and don't want to
boost, go gear. Everything happens the same, just quicker.
Oh yea, I drive on the Interstate Everyday between 65 @ 85 mph
and she just purrs in 5th. Enjoy your new car !!!!
Chad in Arizona
white99gt
Founding Member
I say 3:73's they have been in mine from stock to now..No complaints here..
But from everything i hear 4:10's are great in our cars..
But from everything i hear 4:10's are great in our cars..
twogts4us
15 Year Member
Only buy FRPP (Ford Racing Performance Parts) gears.
We have both and we both prefer the 4.10s - wishing I had done 4.10s on mine instead of listening to my tuner and going with 3.73s.
(Now, if you're like white99gt and are pushing 600+ RWHP, you might be ok with 3.73s.)
:worship:
We have both and we both prefer the 4.10s - wishing I had done 4.10s on mine instead of listening to my tuner and going with 3.73s.
(Now, if you're like white99gt and are pushing 600+ RWHP, you might be ok with 3.73s.)
:worship:
Defleshed
Satanic Mechanic
My stanger is a daily driver, soon to be supercharged. I drive on the highway daily. And I have 4.10s. No problems here. I'd highly recommend them. I have the Ford Racing Performance Parts 4.10 ring and pinion set with Richmond install parts.
So, 1 more vote for 4.10s.
"Dont fear the gear" sounds gay, I know, but it has meaning once you install the 4.10s
So, 1 more vote for 4.10s.
"Dont fear the gear" sounds gay, I know, but it has meaning once you install the 4.10s
My gas mileage hasn't changed much, and I hammer the piss out of the car.
4.10's are the way to go.
4.10's are the way to go.
Put 4:10s in last Fall...totally awesome...bet bang for the buck mod. I don't remember thinking that the car was getting worse mileage though...definitely woke her up....5th is no longer an overdrive gear.
Installed a KB 6psi non-cooled twin screw 6 weeks ago...car is a missle!
340 at the wheels and 4:10s in the a$$ and just plain lovin it! Oh yeah...she likes to drink a lot more with the lung. Not a daily driver here.
Installed a KB 6psi non-cooled twin screw 6 weeks ago...car is a missle!
340 at the wheels and 4:10s in the a$$ and just plain lovin it! Oh yeah...she likes to drink a lot more with the lung. Not a daily driver here.
Im debating between both too, I mean ive tried driving on the highway in 4th (like 2600 RPM) to get a feel for it and the car feels so stressed I don't know if I could get used to that. About it taking you out of the drone zone, im actually afraid it will put me right in it. Currently I get no drone on the highway (with flows and a PC), usually Im around 1500 RPM, with 4:10's i'll be around 2200 or 2300.... thats where the drone happens.
Cobra Jay
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