another gear poll

Dino · 12-13-1999, 09:41 PM

I'm wondering what gear ratio you guys/gals recommend for my 96 GT, 5 spd. I have heard not to go any less then 3.73's. Keep in mind that I do mostly highway driving, and I don't drag race the car. I'm just looking to make it quicker and more fun to drive.

RedGTvert · 12-13-1999, 10:57 PM

3.73 all the way. If you go with 3.55 you won't be happy. 4.10 way too much for GT's.

Just my $.02 worth, plus I have 3.73's in my 99GT.

97snakedriver · 12-14-1999, 03:40 AM

For a GT with highway driving, I would agree with the 3.73s. I do a lot of highway driving also. Interesting enough I haven't suffered any loss in milage even going as high as 4.10s. GTs are a little different, but still, 3.73s are deffently worth it.

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'97 Cobra, K&N, Flowmaster, subframes, 4.10 gears, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, Steeda G-Trac 3, Cobra R wheels w/ Goodyear F1s

My Ride

Hammer · 12-14-1999, 10:45 AM

3.73s are definately the way to go for your application!!

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98 GT
Dyno-Max cat-back exhaust, 3.73 gears, Steeda shifter, Ford Motorsport Underdrive pullies, 87mm MAF and Roush cold air kit...

john edwards · 12-14-1999, 10:58 PM

I agree with Hammer 3.73's. I got the same milage with my 99 GT with 3.27 and 3.73's 24 mpg highway. BTW I put 20,000 plus miles on it traveling to FFW events this year from March to November.

John Edwards
Mod Motor # 2

12-13-1999, 09:41 PM	#1
Dino Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 74	another gear poll I'm wondering what gear ratio you guys/gals recommend for my 96 GT, 5 spd. I have heard not to go any less then 3.73's. Keep in mind that I do mostly highway driving, and I don't drag race the car. I'm just looking to make it quicker and more fun to drive.

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12-13-1999, 10:57 PM	#2
RedGTvert Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Newtown, PA, USA Posts: 34	3.73 all the way. If you go with 3.55 you won't be happy. 4.10 way too much for GT's. Just my $.02 worth, plus I have 3.73's in my 99GT.

12-14-1999, 03:40 AM	#3
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	For a GT with highway driving, I would agree with the 3.73s. I do a lot of highway driving also. Interesting enough I haven't suffered any loss in milage even going as high as 4.10s. GTs are a little different, but still, 3.73s are deffently worth it. ------------------ '97 Cobra, K&N, Flowmaster, subframes, 4.10 gears, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, Steeda G-Trac 3, Cobra R wheels w/ Goodyear F1s My Ride

12-14-1999, 10:45 AM	#4
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	3.73s are definately the way to go for your application!! ------------------ 98 GT Dyno-Max cat-back exhaust, 3.73 gears, Steeda shifter, Ford Motorsport Underdrive pullies, 87mm MAF and Roush cold air kit...

12-14-1999, 10:58 PM	#5
john edwards Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Jonesborough, TN USA Posts: 167	I agree with Hammer 3.73's. I got the same milage with my 99 GT with 3.27 and 3.73's 24 mpg highway. BTW I put 20,000 plus miles on it traveling to FFW events this year from March to November. John Edwards Mod Motor # 2