old over done ?

midnightoutlaw · 12-13-2002, 06:17 PM

I know this question has been asked a lot of times. 3.73 or 4.10s.
I just sold my 87lx 5.0 and picked up a 2000 GT (5-speed). what are the diff. between the 2 in gas mpg I drive about 30miles one way to work and spend most of the time at 55mph and the diff. track times between the 2 in a stock setup. the first mods I am planning are gears and sub frames

Thanks for any help

midnightoutlaw · 12-13-2002, 06:42 PM

is there anyone that can help me on this I plan on ordering both the gears and subframes next week. and I would like make the right choice the frist time IM new to the mod motors but not mustangs this is my 4th pony car and I know how 4.10s were on a 5.0 but these cars are a new animal to me

midnightoutlaw · 12-13-2002, 11:12 PM

well it looks like everyone that made this site great is gone it seems like no one helps people out anymore unless you have been around awhile. or maybe its just the mod guys that dont like to lend out a helping hand

The Deuce · 12-13-2002, 11:50 PM

First of all, you need to work on the patience issue. This thread is only five hours old.

To answer your question, go with the 4.10's. There happens to be a FAQ thread and link at the top of this forum which would answer your question, which may be why no on answered yet. Since you are too lazy to look around or search for yourself, I'm responding.

In terms of gas mileage, the determining factor is the weight of your right foot. If you drive conservatively you will see the same milage with either, and it will stay within 2 of stock.

On the track, I've heard you gain .1 for each step in gear. That would mean a .2 difference between the gears, and obviously steeper is better.

If you do a lot of traveling at speed above 80, the 4.10's would get annoying. Since you mentioned spending the freeway time at 55, this is a non-issue.

Now you can relax and quit whining about people not helping your lazy arse out.

edit: Just saw the thread in BOL about the name change. Sorry if I ranted a little, there's been some trolling in here, and it makes me jumpy. Hammer works hard to keep the info good, and he's a friend of mine, so I took some offense for him.

midnightoutlaw · 12-14-2002, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Deuce
First of all, you need to work on the patience issue. This thread is only five hours old.

To answer your question, go with the 4.10's. There happens to be a FAQ thread and link at the top of this forum which would answer your question, which may be why no on answered yet. Since you are too lazy to look around or search for yourself, I'm responding.

In terms of gas mileage, the determining factor is the weight of your right foot. If you drive conservatively you will see the same milage with either, and it will stay within 2 of stock.

On the track, I've heard you gain .1 for each step in gear. That would mean a .2 difference between the gears, and obviously steeper is better.

If you do a lot of traveling at speed above 80, the 4.10's would get annoying. Since you mentioned spending the freeway time at 55, this is a non-issue.

Now you can relax and quit whining about people not helping your lazy arse out.

edit: Just saw the thread in BOL about the name change. Sorry if I ranted a little, there's been some trolling in here, and it makes me jumpy. Hammer works hard to keep the info good, and he's a friend of mine, so I took some offense for him.

dont worry about it I can see how I came off as a jerk it just seems like the mod crowd does not help people as much and yes I did look into the gear issue on my own but I was looking for some real life opion of it from people that drives these on the street everyday and as for the link im sorry for not looking that up I have been of the net for a awhile and it will take time for me to find my way around again.

Dark_5.0 · 12-14-2002, 01:01 PM

Go with 3.73's they are the best all around gear. You would see little to no gain in ET switching from 3.73 to 4.10's.

3.73's are the best bet for what you want. If you drag race dont go with 3.55's unless you wan to shift to 4th right at the finish line.

Later,

chico · 12-14-2002, 05:34 PM

Definately go with the 4.10 gears...you will not be satisfied with 3.73 after driving with 4.10's.

Deuce..you could stand a little work on the patience factor as well...

12-13-2002, 06:17 PM	#1
midnightoutlaw Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 9	old over done ? I know this question has been asked a lot of times. 3.73 or 4.10s. I just sold my 87lx 5.0 and picked up a 2000 GT (5-speed). what are the diff. between the 2 in gas mpg I drive about 30miles one way to work and spend most of the time at 55mph and the diff. track times between the 2 in a stock setup. the first mods I am planning are gears and sub frames Thanks for any help __________________ 2000 GT ---bone stock 1/4 14.243 mph 98.05

12-13-2002, 06:42 PM	#2
midnightoutlaw Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 9	is there anyone that can help me on this I plan on ordering both the gears and subframes next week. and I would like make the right choice the frist time IM new to the mod motors but not mustangs this is my 4th pony car and I know how 4.10s were on a 5.0 but these cars are a new animal to me __________________ 2000 GT ---bone stock 1/4 14.243 mph 98.05

12-13-2002, 11:12 PM	#3
midnightoutlaw Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 9	well it looks like everyone that made this site great is gone it seems like no one helps people out anymore unless you have been around awhile. or maybe its just the mod guys that dont like to lend out a helping hand __________________ 2000 GT ---bone stock 1/4 14.243 mph 98.05

12-13-2002, 11:50 PM	#4
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Easy killer First of all, you need to work on the patience issue. This thread is only five hours old. To answer your question, go with the 4.10's. There happens to be a FAQ thread and link at the top of this forum which would answer your question, which may be why no on answered yet. Since you are too lazy to look around or search for yourself, I'm responding. In terms of gas mileage, the determining factor is the weight of your right foot. If you drive conservatively you will see the same milage with either, and it will stay within 2 of stock. On the track, I've heard you gain .1 for each step in gear. That would mean a .2 difference between the gears, and obviously steeper is better. If you do a lot of traveling at speed above 80, the 4.10's would get annoying. Since you mentioned spending the freeway time at 55, this is a non-issue. Now you can relax and quit whining about people not helping your lazy arse out. edit: Just saw the thread in BOL about the name change. Sorry if I ranted a little, there's been some trolling in here, and it makes me jumpy. Hammer works hard to keep the info good, and he's a friend of mine, so I took some offense for him. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13 Last edited by The Deuce; 12-14-2002 at 02:21 AM..

12-14-2002, 01:01 PM	#6
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Go with 3.73's they are the best all around gear. You would see little to no gain in ET switching from 3.73 to 4.10's. 3.73's are the best bet for what you want. If you drag race dont go with 3.55's unless you wan to shift to 4th right at the finish line. Later, __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

12-14-2002, 05:34 PM	#7
chico Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manteca,Ca. Posts: 114	Gears Definately go with the 4.10 gears...you will not be satisfied with 3.73 after driving with 4.10's. Deuce..you could stand a little work on the patience factor as well... __________________ 98 cobra convt. 515 rwhp 421 torque..554 rwhp on 98 octane..635 rwhp this summer