Gear Ratio Selection

Green96GT · 07-16-2001, 12:42 AM

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

Hammer · 07-16-2001, 07:39 PM

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

"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups."

Mustang92 · 07-17-2001, 11:38 AM

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
Recent Pic from Moroso

91LX2Bfast · 07-18-2001, 09:36 AM

Ditto.

SD Wheeler · 07-19-2001, 11:40 AM

'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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SD Wheeler

M/M #30 '98 GT
MV Performance
Blade Runner Racing

"The Game"

07-16-2001, 12:42 AM	#1
Green96GT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3	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. ------------------ 96 GT 5sp MAC CAI, Steeda Tri-ax, MAC Cat-back

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07-16-2001, 07:39 PM	#2
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	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... ------------------ "The Yellowjacket" 381.8 rwhp 377.6 rwtq "Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups."

07-17-2001, 11:38 AM	#3
Mustang92 Drag Racer! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Lake Worth, FL USA Posts: 757	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. ------------------ 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 Recent Pic from Moroso

07-18-2001, 09:36 AM	#4
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	Ditto.

07-19-2001, 11:40 AM	#5
SD Wheeler "The Game" Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Baytown, Texas USA Posts: 955	'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 ------------------ SD Wheeler M/M #30 '98 GT MV Performance Blade Runner Racing "The Game"