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JBeryleC · 03-22-2004, 06:42 PM

The only reason for the 3.73's IF I even gear it, is because I dont want such high rpm's on the freeway... and since I dont race, I have to find a happy medium, thats all

I tell ya what... if this car wasnt my primary get around.. I'd go straight to 4.30's!! I agree with all of you on the gearing totally.

Realize this... everyone (including you explicit) who says to go with 4.10's or 4.30's spends their weekends at the track

I dont, so there is always a but or if factor involved... lol
I'm not as extreem as some of you, infact I am happy with the stock gearing.. ha!

Yes I know the valve springs are a must. And yes I know the cost. But as far as installation... my bro and I will be doing the install. (He has done the cams on his mod, along with many other motors.. he works at Ford, in service) I've rebuilt a 302 and a 351.. so I have enough basic know how

Hopefully!

Plus.. cams aren't that hard of an install, now that they're up top

We'll do it in a weekend, hopefully!
but then again.. you might see me posting how to's on here when it comes time to do the install... lol

03-22-2004, 06:42 PM	#54
JBeryleC Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sebastopol CA Posts: 169	The only reason for the 3.73's IF I even gear it, is because I dont want such high rpm's on the freeway... and since I dont race, I have to find a happy medium, thats all I tell ya what... if this car wasnt my primary get around.. I'd go straight to 4.30's!! I agree with all of you on the gearing totally. Realize this... everyone (including you explicit) who says to go with 4.10's or 4.30's spends their weekends at the track I dont, so there is always a but or if factor involved... lol I'm not as extreem as some of you, infact I am happy with the stock gearing.. ha! Yes I know the valve springs are a must. And yes I know the cost. But as far as installation... my bro and I will be doing the install. (He has done the cams on his mod, along with many other motors.. he works at Ford, in service) I've rebuilt a 302 and a 351.. so I have enough basic know how Hopefully! Plus.. cams aren't that hard of an install, now that they're up top We'll do it in a weekend, hopefully! but then again.. you might see me posting how to's on here when it comes time to do the install... lol __________________ Torch Red '02 GT Convertible 5 spd BBK long tubes, BBK h-pipe, MAC mufflers, K&N w/ silencer trimmed, FRPP 70mm throttle body, C&L plenum, Mobil1 synthetic fluids, FRPP aluminum drive shaft, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, FRPP 4.10's, 18x9 & 18x10 Saleens with Dunlop SP Super Sport Race rubber, Mach1 grill (GT delete), & Mach1 bumper chin! Click here for pictures & more info! If you are in Northern California, check out North Bay Mustang Club for local meets and cruises!