4.10's or 3.73's ????? [Archive] - Lost Angels Mustang Club

BLKS281

06-08-2009, 10:51 AM

I have a set of 4.10's I was going to install on my GT.. The Gt is basicly stock except for a catback,k&n,prochamber and Pullies. I don't drive the car every day, Maybe 3 or 4 times a month.... If I drive it anywhere its around town or maybe to work,(20 Miles one way)........ I really think the 4.10s will wake up the car but I don't want to over do it with the gears. Would I be better off with 3.73's ???????????

Enorbit3

06-08-2009, 10:58 AM

4.10's if its not your DD....the gears will make the car a whole different animal.

V3NOM3S

06-08-2009, 11:16 AM

410's, shit I put 410's in the Cobra..

dmark101

06-08-2009, 11:44 AM

4.10's here as well. do it. don't fear the gear. :D

StriderTacticaL

06-08-2009, 11:53 AM

I have 3.73's and I love them and still do....but since I've realized that I am going to the track more and more often and I don't foresee any regular extremely long distance freeway roadtrips...I am putting in 4.10's soon.

Are you planning on hitting the track enough times to want the lowest times??

BLKS281

06-08-2009, 12:46 PM

Hmm Im kinda fearing the gear. I just hate to not be able to drive the car comfortably when I want to...... Hmmmmm

Enorbit3

06-08-2009, 12:53 PM

well u did say that u dont DD the car so whats the problem?

Nicksbluestang

06-08-2009, 03:37 PM

Hmm Im kinda fearing the gear. I just hate to not be able to drive the car comfortably when I want to...... Hmmmmm

anything under 4.30's is weaksauce.
Go with 4.30's or 4.56's.
You wont lose any confortably at all.
i know i'll be going with 4.56's soon. ;)

last week i drove a buddy of mine s197 with 4.30s and i fell in love with them. I cant imagine how 4.56's will be now.

RedRyder

06-08-2009, 03:55 PM

anything under 4.30's is weaksauce.
Go with 4.30's or 4.56's.
You wont lose any confortably at all.
i know i'll be going with 4.56's soon. ;)

last week i drove a buddy of mine s197 with 4.30s and i fell in love with them. I cant imagine how 4.56's will be now.

have fun topping out at 93.2 mph. lawlz!

StriderTacticaL

06-08-2009, 04:16 PM

Don't listen to Nick....Just get 3.73's then

96GTS

06-08-2009, 05:31 PM

The only people that actually like 373s are the people that paid to install them and dont wanna spend more to upgrade :D

I daily drove my 96 w/ 4.56s 60+ miles/day. If it wasn't my DD back then, I would've gone 4.88s.

Go with 4.10s. You will be grinning every time you smash the pedal.....

ADAM12

06-08-2009, 06:25 PM

Nicksbluestang

06-08-2009, 06:49 PM

Don't listen to Nick....Just get 3.73's then
Why not?

The only people that actually like 373s are the people that paid to install them and dont wanna spend more to upgrade :D

I daily drove my 96 w/ 4.56s 60+ miles/day. If it wasn't my DD back then, I would've gone 4.88s.

Go with 4.10s. You will be grinning every time you smash the pedal.....
this man knows hip-hop
Um I can't help but notice one major question that has gone un asked. He has mentioned his current upgrades but you need to think ahead here are you planing on other upgrades such as forced induction or the bottle if so 4.10s are not for you unless you want to just sit and spin traction may become an issue. I only happened upon this info as I am about to change mine out and got the traction lecture from Mark because I am going supercharged soon. Just some food for thought.

so i guess all the Termis(03-04 cobras) with 4.10's have traction problems, right?
:rolleyes:

StriderTacticaL

06-08-2009, 08:12 PM

I am pretty sure the reason why 4.10's are better on termi's is because the T-56 first gear ratio is taller and it's a 4V so theres more RPM's to rev up to

1 outlaw

06-08-2009, 10:49 PM

I am pretty sure the reason why 4.10's are better on termi's is because the T-56 first gear ratio is taller and it's a 4V so theres more RPM's to rev up to

:gears:

Daddy's GT500

06-09-2009, 07:08 AM

simple...

N/A--4.10

P/A--3.73

that is all please drive through :boost:

Blind

06-09-2009, 08:42 AM

I love the 4.30's in my fobra, and I love the 3.73's in my notch.

the difference is like 600rpm on the freeway, I run about 3k rpm doing 75mph in the fobra.

BLKS281

06-09-2009, 10:16 AM

Blanco32v

06-09-2009, 10:19 AM

no less than 4.10's on any daily driven 4.6 :cheers: .

Im running 4.56's and theres no bitchin here. I expect those who know anything about the T56 gear ratios to NOT use the T56 as an excuse :freak: . Dont fear the gears. No less than 4.10's!!! Even in boost, ask negro or ernesto about their PULLIED terminators that make more power than you'd probably want as is.....

my car sees about 20k miles per year. so its no weekend or 4 times a month bs here. Very much enjoyed everywhere I go.

anything under 4.30's is weaksauce.
Go with 4.30's or 4.56's.
You wont lose any confortably at all.
i know i'll be going with 4.56's soon. ;)

last week i drove a buddy of mine s197 with 4.30s and i fell in love with them. I cant imagine how 4.56's will be now.

easy there on the 4.56's. I have 7k RPM to play with and make more power up top. on a 2v i think 4.56's would be on the overkill side. The purpose of gears is to make more use of what you have. Going too short will suck if you dont even have that much rpm to play with. Id stick with 4.10's or 4.30's on a 2v and 3v :cheers:

nick, definately go 4.30's bro. Youll love them. You have room to work with as you have those big ass rims.

FORCED-AIR-FASTBACK

06-09-2009, 07:54 PM

I have 4.10's on my 06 and still get between 22-24 mpg and on a back road in Bakersfield did 147 mph and it was still pulling but i was afraid of hitting a passing cow or something

RedRyder

06-10-2009, 02:51 AM

3.73's on the fox. Pulls real hard.

BLKS281

06-10-2009, 08:40 AM

Well I think Im going to get these 4.10's put in.... Any one recomend a place to buy a bearing kit and install kit ?????

I read that 4.10's in a 4.6 is like 373's in a 5.0

Blind

06-10-2009, 10:36 AM

hmm Im really thinking on throwing these 4.10s in.... Im just fearing the high RPM...... Any recomendation on where to purchase a bearing kit???????

I guess the most I would drive is like to San Diego and back....
I've driven mine with the 4.30 gears to san fransisco area and back several times, doing 80mph on cruise control.

wanna know what the mpg hit was with 3.27's vs the 4.30's on the same drive, same route, same speed? 2mpg :rofl: 25mpg vs 23mpg

dmark101

06-10-2009, 01:11 PM

Well I think Im going to get these 4.10's put in.... Any one recomend a place to buy a bearing kit and install kit ?????

I read that 4.10's in a 4.6 is like 373's in a 5.0
do not fear the gear. :nod:

i've taken my car all over the place with the gears in and contrary to popular belief, there are NO issues with driveability or any significant loss of highway mileage. :D

Juturnax65

06-10-2009, 01:38 PM

do not fear the gear. :nod:

i've taken my car all over the place with the gears in and contrary to popular belief, there are NO issues with driveability or any significant loss of highway mileage. :D

unless you have a 3speed auto :look:

Enorbit3

06-10-2009, 01:49 PM

damn u guys are makin me wanna get 410s....but i still love being able to do 100mph at 3k rpm with my 355s

OttoCobra

06-10-2009, 02:08 PM

I used to run 3.90s in the OttoCobra.
I changed to 3.73s recently and with the Eaton, it pulls hard and seems to have a better "feel" all around.

-just my experence... 2 cents deposited. :D

Her name is Ponie

06-10-2009, 06:42 PM

4.10's in my car and i should have gone with 4.30's. If i end up getting blower i'll keep the 4.10's if i get a turbo kit i'll go with 3.31's

Juturnax65

06-10-2009, 06:45 PM

i want to get 3.73s

Her name is Ponie

06-10-2009, 06:55 PM

Um I can't help but notice one major question that has gone un asked. He has mentioned his current upgrades but you need to think ahead here are you planing on other upgrades such as forced induction or the bottle if so 4.10s are not for you unless you want to just sit and spin traction may become an issue. I only happened upon this info as I am about to change mine out and got the traction lecture from Mark because I am going supercharged soon. Just some food for thought.

I can't believe I just noticed this post. I'll be running the 4.10's and a 100 shot. Traction wont be a problem. More food for thought I'll be running either a blower or a turbo in the near future. If I get a blower you bet your ass i'll be running 4.10's. To each their own. I agree with Darren. People who are happy with 3.73's are people who don't want to admit they should have gone with a higher gear.

RedRyder

06-10-2009, 07:42 PM

I can't believe I just noticed this post. I'll be running the 4.10's and a 100 shot. Traction wont be a problem. More food for thought I'll be running either a blower or a turbo in the near future. If I get a blower you bet your ass i'll be running 4.10's. To each their own. I agree with Darren. People who are happy with 3.73's are people who don't want to admit they should have gone with a higher gear.

WRONG! I drove a buddy's 4.10 fox and wasn't that impressed. The 3.73's are perfect for my combo and torque convertor. no regrets here.

Juturnax65

06-10-2009, 07:51 PM

Should i get 3.73s?

Nicksbluestang

06-10-2009, 07:58 PM

I can't believe I just noticed this post.

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z159/countziero/Icantbelieveitsnotbukket.jpg

RedRyder

06-10-2009, 08:04 PM

lawlz

vtecftw

06-10-2009, 08:07 PM

according to the calculator 4.10s will max out 5th at 129mph on 265/35/18.
just stop using 1st =P

Juturnax65

06-10-2009, 08:10 PM

thats why i dont like 4.10s with my 3speed

96GTS

06-10-2009, 10:09 PM

WRONG! I drove a buddy's 4.10 fox and wasn't that impressed. The 3.73's are perfect for my combo and torque convertor. no regrets here.
That's b/c your average 5.0 has a weaksauce powerband. Mods like to rev more than the equivelent pushpud and are happier higher up in the RPMs.

Go 4.10s dude. First few weeks, your MPG will go waaaay down because you will be leaving every light light JohnfuckingForce w/ a shiteatinggrin. After that, it won't be noticable at all especially if it's not your DD. I still got 20+ MPG w/ 4.56s and I hauled ass everywhere.

FORCED-AIR-FASTBACK

06-10-2009, 10:36 PM

according to the calculator 4.10s will max out 5th at 129mph on 265/35/18.
just stop using 1st =PI think thats incorrect. I was above 140 mph and barely at 5500 rpm's and still pulling, redline is about 6500

Juturnax65

06-10-2009, 10:39 PM

if you like pina coladas

vtecftw

06-11-2009, 03:34 PM

I think thats incorrect. I was above 140 mph and barely at 5500 rpm's and still pulling, redline is about 6500

oops thanks for the correction, the calculator says 150@5500rpm.
don't have the gears installed yet so it's only based on a calculator. i used 265/35/18, 0.67 final drive (t-45), 4.10 gear.
http://home.netcom.com/~sgalaba/mph.htm

i barely ever hit 5500 on my npi, it doesn't accelerate after 4000 =D

Blind

06-11-2009, 03:53 PM

oops thanks for the correction, the calculator says 150@5500rpm.
don't have the gears installed yet so it's only based on a calculator. i used 265/35/18, 0.67 final drive (t-45), 4.10 gear.
http://home.netcom.com/~sgalaba/mph.htm

i barely ever hit 5500 on my npi, it doesn't accelerate after 4000 =D
4v's ftw, mine's just waking up at 5500 ;)

Daddy's GT500

06-11-2009, 04:48 PM

I think thats incorrect. I was above 140 mph and barely at 5500 rpm's and still pulling, redline is about 6500

Ditto, I had pegged the speedo at 150 on the way to vegas in my 02 GT w/4.10s...and I think she was still pulling...hard to tell with the top down....was actually wondering if I could be identified if I crashed.
:boost:

96GTS

06-11-2009, 07:33 PM

Ditto, I had pegged the speedo at 150 on the way to vegas in my 02 GT w/4.10s...and I think she was still pulling...hard to tell with the top down....was actually wondering if I could be identified if I crashed.
:boost:
Wow...never been fast in a vert. Fastest I've ever been was 195ish in a race-prepped Viper GTS (riding shottie) on the 405 in Seal Beach. It didn't have windows (it had nets)...shit was loud as all hell. I can't imagine doing 150+ with the top down:eek: Did your pink cosmopolitin stay in the cup holder?:angel: