Gear Ratio Selection
 

I have a 96GT w/ 5sp. I have been trying to decide whether I should get 3.73s or 4.10s. I have noticed that many of you have 3.73s and suggested them to lots of others, but I have been told by a few friends that have had both that I would be happier w/ the 4.10s. I don't do much highway driving so MPG is not a factor. Also, I was considering adding a NOS kit somtime in the future. Should this affect my gear selection? Any help/advice would be much appreciated. Thanks guys.

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96 GT 5sp
MAC CAI, Steeda Tri-ax, MAC Cat-back

In my opinion, 3.73 gears are the perfect gear ratio for a street\strip driven Modular GT....

A Cobra may want to seriously think about 4.10s though...

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"The Yellowjacket"
381.8 rwhp 377.6 rwtq

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Seeing as how you have a 96 GT has a much different power band from a 99-01 I would also recommend 3.73's. If you have plans on a head swap for the PI heads I would go 4.10's.

Cobras should not look at anything less than a 4.30 gear if staying NA.

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00 GT, MAC Offroad H, Steeda Pulleys & Timing Adjuster, 4.10’s, Flows w/turndowns, UPR shifter, UPR Pro Series LCA’s, Lakewood 70/30’s & 50/50’s, 253.8 RWHP/292.8RWTQ
12.91@101.93 (1.74 60ft)
M/M 100, 7085
2001 Mod Motor Shootout 2V NA Champion
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Ditto.

'96-'98 GT's with stock heads......
5 speed: 3.73
Auto: 4.10

W/'99 & up headswap.....
5 speed: 4.10
Auto: 4.30


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M/M #30 '98 GT
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