3:55or3:73

93cobrah · 07-12-2001, 12:49 AM

Trying to decide on gears. I dont't go to the track much but I love to have a little fun spinning wheels every so often. Are 3:73 too high of a gear for normal hwy driving. My car is not a daily driver mostly weekends so mile per gallon is not and issue. I always here people say that 3:73 are for aod I have a five speed should I go with 3:55 will they give me wheel spinning fun that I like at times?

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93 cobra #3786
K/N filter
3:08 gears
bbk headers H-Pipe
flowmaster catback exhaust, triple crome plate 17" original factory wheels

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Skyman · 07-12-2001, 03:06 AM

3.73 ALL THE WAY!!!

SMOKE EM!

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20.
12.54@107.4 Motor
1.69 60'

95mustanggt · 07-12-2001, 07:19 AM

Although I'm still stuck with 2.73's I've been having the same debate in my own head. However I have talked to and riden with several people who have 3.73 gears. As a passenger I didn't notice anything wrong with the 3.73's, no real high reving.

Since you car is not a daily driver (unless you spend a lot of time on the highway), I would recommend you go with 3.73's.

What do you have to lose going with 3.73's?...Performance...

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1995 Mustang GT

Stang Runner · 07-12-2001, 06:59 PM

i just got 3.55 I like them so far

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1988 LX 5.0 Was 3060lbs (full Tank) 14.65@101.3 On a Gtech Drivetrain: 3.55, World Class T-5, Lakewood Bellhousing, Adjustable Cluch Cable, AL Driveshaft, Manual Steering Rack Suspension: MAC Control Arms,Maximum Motorsports Front Grip Package, H&R Sport Spings, Bilstein Shocks
Engine: Steal Mounts, K&N, Under Drive Pulles Exhaust: 1 5/8 Un-Equal Length Mac Headers, X-pipe W\cats, Edelbrock cat\back Cooling:3 Core Radiator,

DaTank · 07-12-2001, 08:33 PM

If I do it all over again, I would go with the 3:73's. I have a 5 spd also.
Brad

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1991 Mustang GT Conv.
Removed silencer, K&N air filter, Cobra manifold, 65mm TB,
Adjustable fuel pressure regulator, 180 thermo., Mac headers,
High flow H-pipe, Force II W/2 chamber Flowmaster,
Hurst Shifter, 3.55 gears, subframes

lx mike · 07-12-2001, 09:17 PM

3.73's! you just about answered it when you said it wasn't a daily driver, my stang is my daily driver and i run 3.73 and i love them!!

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93-LX: 5 Speed, Flow's with H-Pipe, 3.73's Sub's and K&N.

07-12-2001, 12:49 AM	#1
93cobrah Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: S.O. CALIF Posts: 39	3:55or3:73 Trying to decide on gears. I dont't go to the track much but I love to have a little fun spinning wheels every so often. Are 3:73 too high of a gear for normal hwy driving. My car is not a daily driver mostly weekends so mile per gallon is not and issue. I always here people say that 3:73 are for aod I have a five speed should I go with 3:55 will they give me wheel spinning fun that I like at times? ------------------ 93 cobra #3786 K/N filter 3:08 gears bbk headers H-Pipe flowmaster catback exhaust, triple crome plate 17" original factory wheels [This message has been edited by 93cobrah (edited 07-12-2001).] [This message has been edited by 93cobrah (edited 07-12-2001).]

07-12-2001, 03:06 AM	#2
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	3.73 ALL THE WAY!!! SMOKE EM! ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20. 12.54@107.4 Motor 1.69 60'

07-12-2001, 07:19 AM	#3
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Although I'm still stuck with 2.73's I've been having the same debate in my own head. However I have talked to and riden with several people who have 3.73 gears. As a passenger I didn't notice anything wrong with the 3.73's, no real high reving. Since you car is not a daily driver (unless you spend a lot of time on the highway), I would recommend you go with 3.73's. What do you have to lose going with 3.73's?...Performance... ------------------ 1995 Mustang GT

07-12-2001, 06:59 PM	#4
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	i just got 3.55 I like them so far ------------------ 1988 LX 5.0 Was 3060lbs (full Tank) 14.65@101.3 On a Gtech Drivetrain: 3.55, World Class T-5, Lakewood Bellhousing, Adjustable Cluch Cable, AL Driveshaft, Manual Steering Rack Suspension: MAC Control Arms,Maximum Motorsports Front Grip Package, H&R Sport Spings, Bilstein Shocks Engine: Steal Mounts, K&N, Under Drive Pulles Exhaust: 1 5/8 Un-Equal Length Mac Headers, X-pipe W\cats, Edelbrock cat\back Cooling:3 Core Radiator,

07-12-2001, 08:33 PM	#5
DaTank Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: washington state Posts: 78	If I do it all over again, I would go with the 3:73's. I have a 5 spd also. Brad ------------------ 1991 Mustang GT Conv. Removed silencer, K&N air filter, Cobra manifold, 65mm TB, Adjustable fuel pressure regulator, 180 thermo., Mac headers, High flow H-pipe, Force II W/2 chamber Flowmaster, Hurst Shifter, 3.55 gears, subframes

07-12-2001, 09:17 PM	#6
lx mike Undescribable Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla Posts: 1,539	3.73's! you just about answered it when you said it wasn't a daily driver, my stang is my daily driver and i run 3.73 and i love them!! ------------------ 93-LX: 5 Speed, Flow's with H-Pipe, 3.73's Sub's and K&N.