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Im installing an aluminum drive shaft and gears soon. I'm trying to decide if i should go with 3.73s or 4.10s. My stang is a daily driver but i like to take runs at the new Camaros. Any suggestions or comments? Thanks
 

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sxystev0 said:
Im installing an aluminum drive shaft and gears soon. I'm trying to decide if i should go with 3.73s or 4.10s. My stang is a daily driver but i like to take runs at the new Camaros. Any suggestions or comments? Thanks
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3:73's

I love mine
 

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general consensus is
5speed 3:73
aod 4:10
 
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I have an AOD and 3:73 are great...............but also have 3000 stall and shift kit.
3:73 good all round gear.
 
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i got a termec transmission and short shift
 

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i got a termec transmission and short shift
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This is mainly a matter of your driving habits. For the ability to take long trips a 3.73 might be better. For the most trire-shredding acceleration, 4.10s.

There is no right or wrong, both will be a major difference over 2.73 or 3.08's.

Just realize that there is a trade off for everthing gained. For better accleration, you give up low highway cruise RPM.
 
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8.8" TRAK-LOK LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIALS
http://www.gefracing.com/Merchant2/...G&Product_Code=M4204F318&Category_Code=50REAR
What exactly does this do and is it recommended?
 

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yup,,355 for a 5spd,,and 373's for an aod.I have an aod and 373's.Im getting 410's though.If your motor is mostly stock,then 373's for a 5spd is like 410's for an aod.My 373's just dont rev that high on the highways,so theres room for improvement!Definatly get the 373's,,if you had an automatic,Id say get 410"s !!!
 

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sxystev0 said:
8.8" TRAK-LOK LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIALS
http://www.gefracing.com/Merchant2/...G&Product_Code=M4204F318&Category_Code=50REAR
What exactly does this do and is it recommended?
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Every Mustang with an 8.8 rear end made from 88-93 with a 5.0 in them ALREADY have the a traction-loc. They are a stock item. I wouldn't buy a new one unless you've shredded yours with too much power. In which case, you probably need a more power diff. Rebuild kits are usually more than enough, and run about $50. Don't waste your money.
 
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