Gears For A 01 Gt? Which Is Best?

steedamustang01 · 03-13-2002, 07:40 PM

I HAVE A 2001 GT. NOTHING MAJOR DONE. I DO A LITTLE BIT OF HIGHWAY DRIVING BUT NOT MUCH. AND I DON'T PLAN ON DOING A SUPERCHARGER OR TURBO. BUT I WANT TO PUT SOME GEARS IN IT. IT DOES HAVE THE 4.6 281. BUT WHAT GEAR SHOULD I GO WITH? PLEASE DO THE POLL. AND POST A REPLY AND TELL ME WHY I SHOULD GO WITH THAT KINDA GEAR.

95mustanggt · 03-14-2002, 10:39 AM

I think that the 3.73 gear is the best performance gear all round. If you don't spend 80% of you time on the highway you'll be fine. Most guys with stangs that I know, run 3.73's and love them.

wally6761 · 03-14-2002, 12:42 PM

i drive a 98 cobra with 4.10s

i turn about 2400 rpm@70 mph. it's a little steeper than i care for when highway driving so i'm probably gonna switch to 3.73s (then ultimately get a low end cam --someday). BUT they do lay the power down great! if you don't mind the rpms, i like 'em.

skz4u · 03-15-2002, 12:28 AM

My buddy runs the 3:73's and he loves em. There great for everyday driving, and you can really feel the difference, thats why I bought some. Now if I can only find someone to install em, UGH!

Tim C · 03-16-2002, 01:10 PM

If you were going to supercharge or turbo your car I'd say get 3.73's but for NA cars 4.10's are great. I put 4.10s in my 99 GT, and I love them. At 55 MPH I Tach 2000, at 82 MPH I tach 3000, in 5th gear. I do maybe 50-75 Miles of highway driving a month, so there is no problem. The car is alot more fun to drive in traffic now.

Tim

98SteedaGT · 03-16-2002, 01:40 PM

I went with 3.73 in my car, and I love them. I do a lot of highway between school and work. Mine is a 98 GT w/ 4R70W, it made a lot of difference on the lower end. I didn't lose much top end either. I have gotten the car up to 130-135MPH on the speedo and haven't had any probs still wants to pull further, still get good mileage, and take off a lot quicker.

SLOW 97 · 03-18-2002, 10:25 AM

With your 5-speed go with the 3.73's. 4.10's are better for auto cars.

Mustang92 · 03-18-2002, 11:18 AM

I wasn't going to say anything because I end up having to explain 100 times that my car is a street car not a drag only car but here goes. By the way I didn't rack up 73K miles in 2.5 years on my car by driving to the track only.

Anyone notice that the poeple on here recommending gears are all 96-98 GT or Cobra owners except for one? No offense you guys but you don't know what a 99-02 GT needs in the way of gearing, the car makes power differently than yours. The power band on a 96-98 GT falls off well before a PI headed car and that makes a big difference in gearing. In fact you basically fall in the same category as the 5.0 cars that make peak power at a lower RPM.

The most effiecient gear for a 99-02 NA GT is a 4.10, it gives you room to grow with bolt-ons and puts you through the traps right at your peak power without any negative effects. On the freeway at 80MPH you'll be right around 2900-2950 RPMs. If you think that's too high my dads stock explorer sits at 2900 RPMs at 80MPH. Top speed shouldn't be a concern either since with a 4.10s you'll acutally be able to use 5th gear and can still go over 160MPH if your motor makes enough power to push it that fast. MPG shouldn't be an issue either, with 4.10s I averaged 19-20MPG during my daily commute and as much as 27 MPG on long distance trips. With 4.30's I still get 19MPG and about 24-25MPG on long trips not bad for cruising at 80MPH (3100 RPM).

For arguements sake a 3.73 gear in our cars puts you through the traps below your power band in 4th gear slowing you down so without slicks you basically end up with no gain in ET only a little better 60 foot. The only reason in my book to go 3.73 in a 99-02 car is if you have future plans for a power adder. Even then there are ways around it like my car that will see a power adder in the next year or so, I'll keep my 4.30s and go to a 28" tall tire.

Bill

013bcobra · 03-28-2002, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mustang92
I wasn't going to say anything because I end up having to explain 100 times that my car is a street car not a drag only car but here goes. By the way I didn't rack up 73K miles in 2.5 years on my car by driving to the track only.

Anyone notice that the poeple on here recommending gears are all 96-98 GT or Cobra owners except for one? No offense you guys but you don't know what a 99-02 GT needs in the way of gearing, the car makes power differently than yours. The power band on a 96-98 GT falls off well before a PI headed car and that makes a big difference in gearing. In fact you basically fall in the same category as the 5.0 cars that make peak power at a lower RPM.

The most effiecient gear for a 99-02 NA GT is a 4.10, it gives you room to grow with bolt-ons and puts you through the traps right at your peak power without any negative effects. On the freeway at 80MPH you'll be right around 2900-2950 RPMs. If you think that's too high my dads stock explorer sits at 2900 RPMs at 80MPH. Top speed shouldn't be a concern either since with a 4.10s you'll acutally be able to use 5th gear and can still go over 160MPH if your motor makes enough power to push it that fast. MPG shouldn't be an issue either, with 4.10s I averaged 19-20MPG during my daily commute and as much as 27 MPG on long distance trips. With 4.30's I still get 19MPG and about 24-25MPG on long trips not bad for cruising at 80MPH (3100 RPM).

For arguements sake a 3.73 gear in our cars puts you through the traps below your power band in 4th gear slowing you down so without slicks you basically end up with no gain in ET only a little better 60 foot. The only reason in my book to go 3.73 in a 99-02 car is if you have future plans for a power adder. Even then there are ways around it like my car that will see a power adder in the next year or so, I'll keep my 4.30s and go to a 28" tall tire.

Bill

Enough Said! Couldn't have said it better myself!

gip99gt · 04-02-2002, 05:13 PM

Go with 4.10's let that be your first mod. Save up if you have to, but get gears first. I'm getting mine installed this week and I have had my car for a year now...

Sonics2042 · 04-06-2002, 02:55 PM

I say 3.73s if you are going forced induction later. 4.10s if you plan to stay N/A. Call me crazy, but 4.10s are too much gear for me on a 5-speed.

Thanks,
DoranW

Mustang92 · 04-07-2002, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sonics2042
I say 3.73s if you are going forced induction later. 4.10s if you plan to stay N/A. Call me crazy, but 4.10s are too much gear for me on a 5-speed.

Thanks,
DoranW

Crazy.

Bill

Sonics2042 · 04-07-2002, 03:24 PM

Ha ha...well...too much gear for a daily driver...

gip99gt · 04-12-2002, 10:38 AM

I recently had some 4.10's installed and I love them. I haven't went to the track yet but when I speed shift I stay in the right power band for racing. I do agree If I was going to get a super charger I would have gone with 3.73's but for N/A 4.10's rule...

03-13-2002, 07:40 PM	#1
steedamustang01 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 120	Gears For A 01 Gt? Which Is Best? I HAVE A 2001 GT. NOTHING MAJOR DONE. I DO A LITTLE BIT OF HIGHWAY DRIVING BUT NOT MUCH. AND I DON'T PLAN ON DOING A SUPERCHARGER OR TURBO. BUT I WANT TO PUT SOME GEARS IN IT. IT DOES HAVE THE 4.6 281. BUT WHAT GEAR SHOULD I GO WITH? PLEASE DO THE POLL. AND POST A REPLY AND TELL ME WHY I SHOULD GO WITH THAT KINDA GEAR. __________________ MODS: - Painted Side Mirrors, Straight Pipes, K&N Filtercharger, Modified Air Silencer, Steeda Tremex 3650 Short Throw Tri-Ax Shifter, Saleen MOMO Shifter, Custom Painted Interior, Modified Saleen Racecraft Progressive Sport Springs SLAMMED 3 1/2 inches, Saleen S-281 Wing, Saleen chrome wheels 18x9 front and 18x10 rear, Saleen Locking Lugs, 265-35-ZR18 Toyo Proxes T1-S's, White Face Indiglo Gauges, 9007 Silver Star HID Headlights, Personalized Licence Plate " 2L8 I 1 " (To Late I Won), Chrome Bumper Decal inserts, Lowered Windshield Wiper MOD, MAC Offset rack bushings, 5% Limo Window Tint.

03-14-2002, 10:39 AM	#2
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	I think that the 3.73 gear is the best performance gear all round. If you don't spend 80% of you time on the highway you'll be fine. Most guys with stangs that I know, run 3.73's and love them. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

03-16-2002, 01:40 PM	#6
98SteedaGT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 330	I went with 3.73 in my car, and I love them. I do a lot of highway between school and work. Mine is a 98 GT w/ 4R70W, it made a lot of difference on the lower end. I didn't lose much top end either. I have gotten the car up to 130-135MPH on the speedo and haven't had any probs still wants to pull further, still get good mileage, and take off a lot quicker. __________________ // 1998 GT-Steeda Conversion \\ -- Sold // Now own 2001 F-150 SuperCrew 5.4L \\

03-18-2002, 10:25 AM	#7
SLOW 97 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Arlington Heights,IL Posts: 231	With your 5-speed go with the 3.73's. 4.10's are better for auto cars. __________________ '97 Laser Red GT Coupe Stock 2V (Pulled Silencer) 4R70W Automatic Ripped off a BLISTERING 15.37@90MPH With a 2.21 60ft Just Installed- K&N Air Filter Coming Soon...... -4.10's -Flowmaster A/T or Magnapack Cat-Back

03-18-2002, 11:18 AM	#8
Mustang92 Drag Racer! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Lake Worth, FL USA Posts: 757	I wasn't going to say anything because I end up having to explain 100 times that my car is a street car not a drag only car but here goes. By the way I didn't rack up 73K miles in 2.5 years on my car by driving to the track only. Anyone notice that the poeple on here recommending gears are all 96-98 GT or Cobra owners except for one? No offense you guys but you don't know what a 99-02 GT needs in the way of gearing, the car makes power differently than yours. The power band on a 96-98 GT falls off well before a PI headed car and that makes a big difference in gearing. In fact you basically fall in the same category as the 5.0 cars that make peak power at a lower RPM. The most effiecient gear for a 99-02 NA GT is a 4.10, it gives you room to grow with bolt-ons and puts you through the traps right at your peak power without any negative effects. On the freeway at 80MPH you'll be right around 2900-2950 RPMs. If you think that's too high my dads stock explorer sits at 2900 RPMs at 80MPH. Top speed shouldn't be a concern either since with a 4.10s you'll acutally be able to use 5th gear and can still go over 160MPH if your motor makes enough power to push it that fast. MPG shouldn't be an issue either, with 4.10s I averaged 19-20MPG during my daily commute and as much as 27 MPG on long distance trips. With 4.30's I still get 19MPG and about 24-25MPG on long trips not bad for cruising at 80MPH (3100 RPM). For arguements sake a 3.73 gear in our cars puts you through the traps below your power band in 4th gear slowing you down so without slicks you basically end up with no gain in ET only a little better 60 foot. The only reason in my book to go 3.73 in a 99-02 car is if you have future plans for a power adder. Even then there are ways around it like my car that will see a power adder in the next year or so, I'll keep my 4.30s and go to a 28" tall tire. Bill __________________ 2000 GT VRS O/R X, Dynomax Bullets, Steeda Pulleys, Pro-M 80MM, 4.30s, UPR Pro Series Suspension, UPR Tubular K-member, MAC Longtubes, Bullitt Intake, TKO, VT Engine Stage 1 NA Cams, SCT Tune. 285 RWHP/296 RWTQ 11.97 @ 113.20 M/M 100, 7085 www.uprproducts.com www.ponyexpressperformance.com www.modulardepot.com

03-14-2002, 12:42 PM	#3
wally6761 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: St Louis Posts: 47	i drive a 98 cobra with 4.10s i turn about 2400 rpm@70 mph. it's a little steeper than i care for when highway driving so i'm probably gonna switch to 3.73s (then ultimately get a low end cam --someday). BUT they do lay the power down great! if you don't mind the rpms, i like 'em.

03-15-2002, 12:28 AM	#4
skz4u Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 38	My buddy runs the 3:73's and he loves em. There great for everyday driving, and you can really feel the difference, thats why I bought some. Now if I can only find someone to install em, UGH!

03-16-2002, 01:10 PM	#5
Tim C Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC, USA Posts: 68	If you were going to supercharge or turbo your car I'd say get 3.73's but for NA cars 4.10's are great. I put 4.10s in my 99 GT, and I love them. At 55 MPH I Tach 2000, at 82 MPH I tach 3000, in 5th gear. I do maybe 50-75 Miles of highway driving a month, so there is no problem. The car is alot more fun to drive in traffic now. Tim

04-02-2002, 05:13 PM	#10
gip99gt Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cedar Hill, Tx Posts: 19	Go with 4.10's let that be your first mod. Save up if you have to, but get gears first. I'm getting mine installed this week and I have had my car for a year now... __________________ 99 Triple Black 5-Speed GT MODS: Flowmaster Mufflers * MAC O/R H Steeda Pulleys Steeda Timing Adjuster * Dallas Mustang Speed Cal * Dallas Mustang MIL's * FRPP 4.10 Gears * FRPP 70mm Throttle Body * Ford C Springs * Pro-M 80 mm w/filter * S-E-Racing Intake Spacer * Nitto DR's (Street) * BFG DR's (Track)

04-06-2002, 02:55 PM	#11
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	I say 3.73s if you are going forced induction later. 4.10s if you plan to stay N/A. Call me crazy, but 4.10s are too much gear for me on a 5-speed. Thanks, DoranW __________________ What I have: 1990 Red Mustang 5.0 LX: [BBK X-Pipe]-[MAC Cat-Back Exhaust] [MAC Cold Air Intake]-[BBK Equal Shorties] [3.55 Gears]-[Cobra Intake Manifold (Upper and Lower] [E-303 Cam]-[Granetelli Mass Air Flow Sensor] [Front and rear sway bars]-[New black carpet and seats.] [Adjustable Fuel Regulator]-[T5 Conversion w/ K. Cobra Clutch/Hurst STS] [Cobra Throttle Body]-[130A Alt. Conversion] Thinking about: Aftermarket Heads! Vortech A-Trim

04-07-2002, 03:24 PM	#13
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	Ha ha...well...too much gear for a daily driver... __________________ What I have: 1990 Red Mustang 5.0 LX: [BBK X-Pipe]-[MAC Cat-Back Exhaust] [MAC Cold Air Intake]-[BBK Equal Shorties] [3.55 Gears]-[Cobra Intake Manifold (Upper and Lower] [E-303 Cam]-[Granetelli Mass Air Flow Sensor] [Front and rear sway bars]-[New black carpet and seats.] [Adjustable Fuel Regulator]-[T5 Conversion w/ K. Cobra Clutch/Hurst STS] [Cobra Throttle Body]-[130A Alt. Conversion] Thinking about: Aftermarket Heads! Vortech A-Trim

04-12-2002, 10:38 AM	#14
gip99gt Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cedar Hill, Tx Posts: 19	I recently had some 4.10's installed and I love them. I haven't went to the track yet but when I speed shift I stay in the right power band for racing. I do agree If I was going to get a super charger I would have gone with 3.73's but for N/A 4.10's rule... __________________ 99 Triple Black 5-Speed GT MODS: Flowmaster Mufflers * MAC O/R H Steeda Pulleys Steeda Timing Adjuster * Dallas Mustang Speed Cal * Dallas Mustang MIL's * FRPP 4.10 Gears * FRPP 70mm Throttle Body * Ford C Springs * Pro-M 80 mm w/filter * S-E-Racing Intake Spacer * Nitto DR's (Street) * BFG DR's (Track)

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