Gears, What Ratio is right for me???

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JakeDaSnake

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Ok I have a '96 GT and I wanna put gears in it... anyway I was wondering what ratio would be the best for me... my car is an everyday driver and Im starting school in about a month so Im gonna be on the interstate everyday... should I stay stock and whats the stock ratio???

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Jake

 

Dark Knight GT

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Do you have a five speed or an automatic ? What are your other modifications to the car ? Finally, what are your future plans for the car ? These questions will help to determine what is best for your application. I can tell you most will suggest if you're staying n/a, to go with 4.10 gears but that all depends on what is done to the vehicle. I have 4.30's in my setup, I drive my car daily, and I love them.

 

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Bump.

 

GTvert01

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Maybe he lost interest.

don't fear the gear, go at least 4.10

 

Prometheus

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4.10's are a bit high for my taste, unless you have an automatic. According to Kenne Bell, the GT has the best 1/4 times with 3.73's. See their Tech Tips here and look under "Gears."

 

GTvert01

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Actually, the 4.10s would be a bit low for your taste.
Anyway, I didn't click the link, but seeing as it is a kb website, those numbers are probably with a blower.If you use a power adder, go with 3.73, if staying n/a, go 4.10.

 

Green4.6GT

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bunch of sissys

get 4.30's

 

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My car is a 5-speed, I wanna put PI Heads and intake but its stayin NA all it has now is Exhaust and K&N filter... and I wanna get some underdrive pullies too...

Later
Jake

 

kboy262

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Go with 4.10. A buddy of mine that I work with has a 96 GT with 4.10 and drives about 60-70 miles one way to work on the interstate without any issues. Actually he posts under Coramprat. I plan on doing 4.10 in the future also. So definetly 4.10 all the way.

 

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4.10's will be good for n/a, but if you drive on the highway a lot I would say just back off to 3.73's if you dont plan on getting to crazy aboput power and speed with the car

 

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98laseredgt

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id imagine its pretty hard to get out of the whole with 4.10s and a 5-speed. if its not i think im going to go that route. i have a 98 gt 5-speed i dont plan on making a bunch of power i have o/r h and flowmaster right now, probably going to add a plenum and UD pullies maybe make an intake and get some DR's. would 4.10s be a good gear for me?

 

Green4.6GT

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4.10s and some stickey tires and you will be very happy.. with a 98 you might even want to consider higher, my 4.30s only rev about 100 rpm higher than my buddies car with 4.10s and the extra little bit helpes the pig of a 96 get out its own way

 

kboy262

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98laseredgt said:

id imagine its pretty hard to get out of the whole with 4.10s and a 5-speed. if its not i think im going to go that route. i have a 98 gt 5-speed i dont plan on making a bunch of power i have o/r h and flowmaster right now, probably going to add a plenum and UD pullies maybe make an intake and get some DR's. would 4.10s be a good gear for me?

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I have a 98 also with a 5spd. I am definetly going with 4.10 gears. With my cams, PI intake, and a dyno tune this will definetly help in getting the power to the ground. See if you can find someone with the gears and this will greatly help with your decision. The 4.10 would great for your car.

 

Modular2v

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since you have a t45 i would go with 4.10s....im an idiot because i have a 3650 and went with 4.10s when i should have gone with 4.30s! DONT FEAR THE GEAR BABY!

 

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Cobra5337 said:

4.10's will be good for n/a, but if you drive on the highway a lot I would say just back off to 3.73's if you dont plan on getting to crazy aboput power and speed with the car

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I get 24 mpg on the hwy with 4.10s.

 

Prometheus

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GTvert01 said:

Actually, the 4.10s would be a bit low for your taste.
Anyway, I didn't click the link, but seeing as it is a kb website, those numbers are probably with a blower.If you use a power adder, go with 3.73, if staying n/a, go 4.10.

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I always seem to get that backwards. blah.

I'm still putting on 3.73's