quick question about a decision i need to make....

[lukerat]

i have decided to buy myself a belated birthday present, and its between fords 3.73 gears and a steeda triax shifter. i can only get one, and installation is not a problem for either. my future plans include a blower (kennebell), thats why im going with the 3.73 (besides, this thing does alot of highway driving). Its one or the other guys. What do you think??

 

[Screwed2V]

Gears

 

[StangLou]

If install is not a problem Id definately go with the gears man!!! I know the install to a shifter is cake, but who do you know to install gears, that takes some knowhow

 

[twogts4us]

Yeah, the prices for each of these is close, but the labor is another thing entirely. Shifter is definately DIY (hell, my wife did her own on her 01 GT). Gears install is not for the novice and will set you back about $200.

 

[Dark Knight GT]

Check for gears at www.stangstore.com and www.mustangtuning.com You can also Try Randy Stinchcomb over at Modular Depot and see what price he's running on gears this month.

 

[lukerat]

well guys, i was going for the gears but then i started thinking... gas mileage. how bad will the 3.73 s effect the gas mileage? I drive an awful lot, and until we get the gas prices back down below 2.00 a gallon... gas mileage is definatly an issue. I didnt think about that when i first started thinking about it. Anyone know? Oh, my father in law builds cars...hes my mentor and can help me with the gear install... isnt much thats not cake for him. Thank god, he has gotten me outta some tight spots on some other installs... I want the gears but it looks like i may go with the triax... unless it wont make THAT big of a difference.

 

[02mingreyGT]

i doubt you will see much of a decrease in your gas mileage with 3.73 gears you may as well take advantage of your uncles ability now you lucky fool!!!!!

 

[GoBabyVroommm]

Get the GEAR and make sure its Ford Racing.

 

[FallenPhoenix]

Both would be good for the "fun to drive" factor but take advantage of your father in law's knowledge and try to learn as much as you can

 

[lukerat]

thanks for the input guys, anyone know how much of a difference in fuel economy the 3.73s would make? trust me, i would love to go with the gears (ford racing, of course ) and i wanna make sure it wont suck the gas TOO hard...

 

[Screwed2V]

It'll be very little difference in terms of gas mileage.

 

[TARZAN]

I have 4.30's in my daily driven 2000 GT. The main difference in MPG's is how hard you drive it to feel the difference in acceleration

-Will

 

[twogts4us]

I have 4.30's in my daily driven 2000 GT. The main difference in MPG's is how hard you drive it to feel the difference in acceleration

-Will

Exactly. The difference in MPG is not that big of a deal if you drive it softly. Problem is, who wants to baby it with some tall azz gears in it? Not me, that's for sure...I love to wind it up!!!
Gas prices do suck. Between our two GTs, my wife and I are spending $75 a month more for gas than we did a year ago. But what can we do? (Well, vote for one thing, but that's a whole other topic! )

 

[lukerat]

hmmm... another question i could ask is how about 65 mph cruising...when cruising around bout 65 i like to keep it around 2000 rpms. how high will it take it to at cruising speed? (65, 5th gear, ? rpms?)

 

[Smooth_Operator]

You'll be @ 1300-1500 rpms.

 

[lukerat]

no kidding? hmm, thats not bad at all. i find i get the best mpg when i keep it below 2000 rpms. if i have that much leeway i dont think it would be a problem. hmm... the gears are sounding better again...