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RED92LX50 · 04-29-2002, 01:31 PM

Unless you do alot of 1/4 mile racing and you are trying to tune for the perfect gear at the finish - I would not suggest moving from 3.55 to 3.73 (unless it is absolutely FREE). The difference would be VERY SMALL in my opinion. And the cost for new gears & install averages $400-$500. Maybe the jump to 4.10 would make a difference, but if you consistently drive over 80 for extended periods I think the revs may be a bit much.

I love my 4.10's for weekend warrior stuff, and only drive on warm sunny days. If I had a daily driver I would go with 3.73 - but I would not change 3.55 to 3.73.

04-29-2002, 01:31 PM	#3
RED92LX50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 220	Unless you do alot of 1/4 mile racing and you are trying to tune for the perfect gear at the finish - I would not suggest moving from 3.55 to 3.73 (unless it is absolutely FREE). The difference would be VERY SMALL in my opinion. And the cost for new gears & install averages $400-$500. Maybe the jump to 4.10 would make a difference, but if you consistently drive over 80 for extended periods I think the revs may be a bit much. I love my 4.10's for weekend warrior stuff, and only drive on warm sunny days. If I had a daily driver I would go with 3.73 - but I would not change 3.55 to 3.73. __________________ 1992 LX 5.0 Convertible Red/Blk Gears, Exhaust, bolt-ons... R.H.C. #51