gears, which one's?

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 02-11-2001, 10:00 PM

I've already asked about this, but i need more info.
i want:
bassani off-rd x-pipe
dynomax ultra-flo cat-back
FMS 65mm t-body & egr spacer
crane hi-6 ignition & ps-91 coil
trick flow "street" intake
trick flow #1 cam(so i dont need cut pistons)
Trick flow twisted wedge heads
1.6 RR"s
30lb injs, 190.lph pump & AFPR
pro m 77mm or 80mm mass air
i may also be getting a turbo (I know a guy who has a dodge d-50, propane 351w, made a twin turbo kit himself, used to have a 302 on propn, home made single turbo kit, stock block, heads, custom cam for propn & turbo, carburated & ran 12.00's, he offered to help me make one for my stang!!!!)
i was thinking 3.55's or 3.73's, would i be able to go 150mph +
any help wanted
thanks

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1988 Mustang GT, T-5
No Smog Pump (Shorty Belt), Dumps At The End Of Stock H-Pipe (Sounds Mean), K&N Air Filter (Stock Air Box, Removed air silendcer), 198.9 rwhp @4200 (235 Motor!!), 285 lbs-ft @2900 (336 Motor!!!).

1989GT · 02-12-2001, 11:31 AM

I would go with the 3.55's.

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89GT,T-5Z, D.S.S. 306 shortblock w\main support, B-303 cam, Cobra intake, GT40P heads, 1.72rr, MAC "P" headers, MAC off-road H-Pipe, MAC true-fit w\tips, 373's...and the list goes on!
Throttle Junkie Powered by Ford!
12.824 @ 107.05 MPH
PVT Blankenship leaving for BCT 14MAR01
MOS 67 Romeo

Phil Ossifer · 02-13-2001, 09:27 AM

BowTie Eater,

I'd go with the 3.73's... IMHO, The 3.55's are just plain boring!

On the other hand, If you're gonna' go with a Turbo maybe the 3.55's would be the better choice.

Decisions - decisions,
Phil

Smokedawg · 02-13-2001, 06:03 PM

I would go with the 3:55's. They will be better for road driving and still a big jump past stock 2:73's or 3:27's

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347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Cobra Computer, Cobra Transmission, GT40 Ported and Polished Upper and Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, March Underdrive Pulleys, Electric Fan, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, NGK Plugs, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 77mm Mass Air Unit, FlowMaster Exhaust w/offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors, High Tolerant Painted Calipers and Drums.

chris91LX · 02-14-2001, 01:02 AM

I have the 3:73's and while i really like 'em, I almost think I should have gone with the 3:55's. Like Phil Ossifer said, decisions, decisions. I'm winding all the gears in the 1/4 mile now, revving more than 5000 rpm's in 4th gear going through the traps at 99mph. I used to be hitting 5000 rpm in third before the gear change. I've heard there's only about 300 rpm difference between the 3:55's and the 3:73's at 70mph. If your going to go turbo you might want to think 3:55 or even smaller. BTW Summit sells the Crane HI-6S ignition kit which includes the HI-6 ignition and PS-91 coil in a package for about $150, that's where I got mine.

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91 LX 5.0
Z t-5, 3:73 gear, Vortech 73mm Mass Air, Accufab 65mm TB, BBK underdrives, Crane HI-6S Ignition, BBK unequal length headers, Bassani x pipe, 2.5" Dynomax Super Turbo cat back, Kenny Brown Super Subs, Factory Five Control Arms, Mac cold air kit and more to come!

ed1371 · 02-14-2001, 01:29 AM

I would go with 3.55's I have tried the two and the 3.55's are a perfect all around gear.

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02-11-2001, 10:00 PM	#1
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	gears, which one's? I've already asked about this, but i need more info. i want: bassani off-rd x-pipe dynomax ultra-flo cat-back FMS 65mm t-body & egr spacer crane hi-6 ignition & ps-91 coil trick flow "street" intake trick flow #1 cam(so i dont need cut pistons) Trick flow twisted wedge heads 1.6 RR"s 30lb injs, 190.lph pump & AFPR pro m 77mm or 80mm mass air i may also be getting a turbo (I know a guy who has a dodge d-50, propane 351w, made a twin turbo kit himself, used to have a 302 on propn, home made single turbo kit, stock block, heads, custom cam for propn & turbo, carburated & ran 12.00's, he offered to help me make one for my stang!!!!) i was thinking 3.55's or 3.73's, would i be able to go 150mph + any help wanted thanks ------------------ 1988 Mustang GT, T-5 No Smog Pump (Shorty Belt), Dumps At The End Of Stock H-Pipe (Sounds Mean), K&N Air Filter (Stock Air Box, Removed air silendcer), 198.9 rwhp @4200 (235 Motor!!), 285 lbs-ft @2900 (336 Motor!!!).

02-12-2001, 11:31 AM	#2
1989GT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Cincinnati,OH Posts: 1,511	I would go with the 3.55's. ------------------ 89GT,T-5Z, D.S.S. 306 shortblock w\main support, B-303 cam, Cobra intake, GT40P heads, 1.72rr, MAC "P" headers, MAC off-road H-Pipe, MAC true-fit w\tips, 373's...and the list goes on! Throttle Junkie Powered by Ford! 12.824 @ 107.05 MPH PVT Blankenship leaving for BCT 14MAR01 MOS 67 Romeo

02-13-2001, 09:27 AM	#3
Phil Ossifer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Sterling Heights, Michigan Posts: 217	BowTie Eater, I'd go with the 3.73's... IMHO, The 3.55's are just plain boring! On the other hand, If you're gonna' go with a Turbo maybe the 3.55's would be the better choice. Decisions - decisions, Phil

02-13-2001, 06:03 PM	#4
Smokedawg Tires Fear Me... Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 867	I would go with the 3:55's. They will be better for road driving and still a big jump past stock 2:73's or 3:27's ------------------ 347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Cobra Computer, Cobra Transmission, GT40 Ported and Polished Upper and Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, March Underdrive Pulleys, Electric Fan, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, NGK Plugs, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 77mm Mass Air Unit, FlowMaster Exhaust w/offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors, High Tolerant Painted Calipers and Drums.

02-14-2001, 01:02 AM	#5
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	I have the 3:73's and while i really like 'em, I almost think I should have gone with the 3:55's. Like Phil Ossifer said, decisions, decisions. I'm winding all the gears in the 1/4 mile now, revving more than 5000 rpm's in 4th gear going through the traps at 99mph. I used to be hitting 5000 rpm in third before the gear change. I've heard there's only about 300 rpm difference between the 3:55's and the 3:73's at 70mph. If your going to go turbo you might want to think 3:55 or even smaller. BTW Summit sells the Crane HI-6S ignition kit which includes the HI-6 ignition and PS-91 coil in a package for about $150, that's where I got mine. ------------------ 91 LX 5.0 Z t-5, 3:73 gear, Vortech 73mm Mass Air, Accufab 65mm TB, BBK underdrives, Crane HI-6S Ignition, BBK unequal length headers, Bassani x pipe, 2.5" Dynomax Super Turbo cat back, Kenny Brown Super Subs, Factory Five Control Arms, Mac cold air kit and more to come!

02-14-2001, 01:29 AM	#6
ed1371 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 469	I would go with 3.55's I have tried the two and the 3.55's are a perfect all around gear.