which gears?

Mustang Brandon · 11-30-2004, 08:46 PM

ive been researching and from what i hear the best bang for your buck comes from gears. i would like 3.27's or 3.55's from frpp. my 89 5.0 is mostly a daily driver with the ocassional race. if i do drive on the highway i dont want to real high rpms. right now the it just dousnt have enough grunt in the lower rpms.

thanks for any help you can give if theres a different gear you think is better then fell free to tell me. sorry its so long.

Dark_5.0 · 11-30-2004, 09:08 PM

3.27's would be a waste of money.
3.55's are ok but you will just want to go with 3.73's later.
3.73's are perfect for performance and cruising
4.10's are real good for performance but not so good for daily driving
4.30's are for the hard core.

Someone also makes a 3.90 gear. I have 3.73's, I have also had 3.55's and 4.10's. IMO the 3.73's are the best all around gear.

Mustang Brandon · 11-30-2004, 09:35 PM

thanks, so im down to 3.55's or 3.73's. would like more oppinions from stangers. thanks again.

Dark_5.0 · 11-30-2004, 09:56 PM

If you decide on 3.27 gears. It might be cheaper to just change out your entire rear end. There are alot of 8.8 rear ends in the junk yards and on the net with 3.27 gears for 250-300 bux.

I have a friend that did that.

Mustang Brandon · 11-30-2004, 10:02 PM

my rearend has under 115,000 just like the rest of my car, not even 1,000 on the transmission and clutch it was driven lightly its whole life before i bought. the original owner i baught it from in february left it completely stock. it was never taken past 4,000 rpm's either.

hoofprints · 12-01-2004, 12:40 AM

the new '05's GT manual tranny's are 3.55's........i'll be anxious to see how it performs with all the changes..

KiltedBanshees93GT · 12-01-2004, 11:31 AM

3.55's if you do more "commuting", 3.73 if you have a bit more time on your hands, 4.30s if you dont need a job and everythings close,lol

Hethj7 · 12-01-2004, 01:40 PM

You'll get a lot of varying opinions on 3.55's or 3.73's. I had the 3.73 and loved it.

Mr 5 0 · 12-01-2004, 03:55 PM

I've had 3.55's in my daily driver 5.0 for close to 10 years now. I went from 1850 RPM @ 65 mph in fifth with the original 3.08 gears to 2200 RPM @ 65 in fifth with the 3.55's. I love 'em. A noticable gain in off-the-line and thru-the-gears grunt with no problems or strain on the engine.

I just wanted a little more pulling power with my near-stock 5.0. I don't do much drag racing anymore so I don't really need the 3.73's. If you want the maximum acceleration gains possible from a differential gear change (without going to straight racing gears) the 'conventional wisdom' says 3.73's are the best gear for that. The cost of the respective gears is the same so it's your call. Good luck.

lx mike · 12-01-2004, 09:36 PM

Is it a 5 speed or automatic? if auto then go with the 3.73's and if 5 speed either 3.55's or 3.73's will be fine. eason is the 5 speed have a deeper first and second gear.

DaTank · 12-02-2004, 01:13 AM

I've had 3:55's in for over 10 years, and if I had to do it over again it would be the 3:73's. I've used mine as a daily driver and quite a bit of traveling. I still think I would've liked the 3:73's.
Brad

Mustang Brandon · 12-05-2004, 09:10 PM

it's a manual and the car will be transportation to school and work. could some one tell me what my rpms would be in fifth say at 60 through 80.

Mustang Brandon · 12-05-2004, 09:12 PM

my tires are 275/40/17 same as on the 04 cobra if im right

Capri306 · 12-06-2004, 02:05 AM

Mustang Brandon: I moved your other thread regarding 3.55 gears and speedometer drive gear to the Windsor Power Forum; there is a redirect here in the BOL. I'm leaving this thread here because it's received enough responses, and it looks like you've made up your mind. Good choice for your ride, IMHO.

xxxBlakexxx · 12-08-2004, 10:42 PM

[QUOTE it was never taken past 4,000 rpm's either.

[/QUOTE]

Yeah and every chick tells you they are a virgin on the first date too.

Mustang Brandon · 12-10-2004, 10:58 PM

it wasnt...........

until i bought it

Fat0eknee · 12-11-2004, 01:18 AM

3.73s ...i have 3.70's in my car and i want more - dont do 3.55

bleed blue · 12-14-2004, 11:35 PM

i haven't posted a message on this sit for about five years, but i would't give up my 4.10's for any thing. iv'e got 19-20 mpg on the hwy(keeping my foot out of it). i have a forumla for fig. rpm with tire size, gear ratio that i'll try and find, but i think mine turned about 2100 at 60(factory tach probably off) with a 26" tall tire.

11-30-2004, 08:46 PM	#1
Mustang Brandon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: louisville, kentucky Posts: 88	which gears? ive been researching and from what i hear the best bang for your buck comes from gears. i would like 3.27's or 3.55's from frpp. my 89 5.0 is mostly a daily driver with the ocassional race. if i do drive on the highway i dont want to real high rpms. right now the it just dousnt have enough grunt in the lower rpms. thanks for any help you can give if theres a different gear you think is better then fell free to tell me. sorry its so long. __________________ black 89 lx hatchback 5.0, 17x9 polished Cobra R's wrapped in 215/50/17 up front and 245/40/17 out back , perfectly clean and original interior less than 1,000 miles on new t-5, throw out bearing and clutch. completly redone exaust shorty headers, custom h pipe, flowmaster 40 series, all mandrell bent 2.5 inch tubing i got all new headlight assembly for christmas with clear corners www.50resto.com

11-30-2004, 09:08 PM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Re: which gears? 3.27's would be a waste of money. 3.55's are ok but you will just want to go with 3.73's later. 3.73's are perfect for performance and cruising 4.10's are real good for performance but not so good for daily driving 4.30's are for the hard core. Someone also makes a 3.90 gear. I have 3.73's, I have also had 3.55's and 4.10's. IMO the 3.73's are the best all around gear. __________________ 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

11-30-2004, 09:35 PM	#3
Mustang Brandon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: louisville, kentucky Posts: 88	Re: which gears? thanks, so im down to 3.55's or 3.73's. would like more oppinions from stangers. thanks again. __________________ black 89 lx hatchback 5.0, 17x9 polished Cobra R's wrapped in 215/50/17 up front and 245/40/17 out back , perfectly clean and original interior less than 1,000 miles on new t-5, throw out bearing and clutch. completly redone exaust shorty headers, custom h pipe, flowmaster 40 series, all mandrell bent 2.5 inch tubing i got all new headlight assembly for christmas with clear corners www.50resto.com

11-30-2004, 09:56 PM	#4
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Re: which gears? If you decide on 3.27 gears. It might be cheaper to just change out your entire rear end. There are alot of 8.8 rear ends in the junk yards and on the net with 3.27 gears for 250-300 bux. I have a friend that did that. __________________ 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

11-30-2004, 10:02 PM	#5
Mustang Brandon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: louisville, kentucky Posts: 88	Re: which gears? my rearend has under 115,000 just like the rest of my car, not even 1,000 on the transmission and clutch it was driven lightly its whole life before i bought. the original owner i baught it from in february left it completely stock. it was never taken past 4,000 rpm's either. __________________ black 89 lx hatchback 5.0, 17x9 polished Cobra R's wrapped in 215/50/17 up front and 245/40/17 out back , perfectly clean and original interior less than 1,000 miles on new t-5, throw out bearing and clutch. completly redone exaust shorty headers, custom h pipe, flowmaster 40 series, all mandrell bent 2.5 inch tubing i got all new headlight assembly for christmas with clear corners www.50resto.com

12-01-2004, 12:40 AM	#6
hoofprints Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15	Re: which gears? the new '05's GT manual tranny's are 3.55's........i'll be anxious to see how it performs with all the changes..

12-01-2004, 11:31 AM	#7
KiltedBanshees93GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pigeon Forge Tn Posts: 611	Re: which gears? 3.55's if you do more "commuting", 3.73 if you have a bit more time on your hands, 4.30s if you dont need a job and everythings close,lol __________________ ____________ '66 Mustang Coupe- AKA "Lenore" on disability for a (long) bit '93 GT Mostly stock AKA "Fawkes" Rice Haters Club Member #239 "I find your lack of faith...disturbing." "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats." H. L. Mencken

12-01-2004, 01:40 PM	#8
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	Re: which gears? You'll get a lot of varying opinions on 3.55's or 3.73's. I had the 3.73 and loved it. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

12-01-2004, 03:55 PM	#9
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Re: which gears? I've had 3.55's in my daily driver 5.0 for close to 10 years now. I went from 1850 RPM @ 65 mph in fifth with the original 3.08 gears to 2200 RPM @ 65 in fifth with the 3.55's. I love 'em. A noticable gain in off-the-line and thru-the-gears grunt with no problems or strain on the engine. I just wanted a little more pulling power with my near-stock 5.0. I don't do much drag racing anymore so I don't really need the 3.73's. If you want the maximum acceleration gains possible from a differential gear change (without going to straight racing gears) the 'conventional wisdom' says 3.73's are the best gear for that. The cost of the respective gears is the same so it's your call. Good luck. __________________ 5.0 Mustang Owner 1990 - 2005

12-01-2004, 09:36 PM	#10
lx mike Undescribable Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla Posts: 1,539	Re: which gears? Is it a 5 speed or automatic? if auto then go with the 3.73's and if 5 speed either 3.55's or 3.73's will be fine. eason is the 5 speed have a deeper first and second gear. __________________ Rice Haters Club Member #101

12-02-2004, 01:13 AM	#11
DaTank Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: washington state Posts: 78	Re: which gears? I've had 3:55's in for over 10 years, and if I had to do it over again it would be the 3:73's. I've used mine as a daily driver and quite a bit of traveling. I still think I would've liked the 3:73's. Brad __________________ 1991 Mustang GT Conv. K&N air filter, Cobra manifold, 65mm TB, Adjustable fuel pressure regulator, 180 thermo., Mac headers, High flow H-pipe, Force II W/2 chamber Flowmaster, Hurst Shifter, 3.55 gears, subframes

12-05-2004, 09:10 PM	#12
Mustang Brandon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: louisville, kentucky Posts: 88	Re: which gears? it's a manual and the car will be transportation to school and work. could some one tell me what my rpms would be in fifth say at 60 through 80. __________________ black 89 lx hatchback 5.0, 17x9 polished Cobra R's wrapped in 215/50/17 up front and 245/40/17 out back , perfectly clean and original interior less than 1,000 miles on new t-5, throw out bearing and clutch. completly redone exaust shorty headers, custom h pipe, flowmaster 40 series, all mandrell bent 2.5 inch tubing i got all new headlight assembly for christmas with clear corners www.50resto.com

12-05-2004, 09:12 PM	#13
Mustang Brandon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: louisville, kentucky Posts: 88	Re: which gears? my tires are 275/40/17 same as on the 04 cobra if im right __________________ black 89 lx hatchback 5.0, 17x9 polished Cobra R's wrapped in 215/50/17 up front and 245/40/17 out back , perfectly clean and original interior less than 1,000 miles on new t-5, throw out bearing and clutch. completly redone exaust shorty headers, custom h pipe, flowmaster 40 series, all mandrell bent 2.5 inch tubing i got all new headlight assembly for christmas with clear corners www.50resto.com

12-06-2004, 02:05 AM	#14
Capri306 Moderator Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Posts: 1,001	Re: which gears? Mustang Brandon: I moved your other thread regarding 3.55 gears and speedometer drive gear to the Windsor Power Forum; there is a redirect here in the BOL. I'm leaving this thread here because it's received enough responses, and it looks like you've made up your mind. Good choice for your ride, IMHO. __________________ Capri306, Moderator The Mustang Works Online 1979 Mercury Capri 1987 5.0L Mustang LX Notchback 1993 5.8L Eddie Bauer Bronco

12-08-2004, 10:42 PM	#15
xxxBlakexxx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mountaintop, PA Posts: 634	Re: which gears? [QUOTE it was never taken past 4,000 rpm's either. [/QUOTE] Yeah and every chick tells you they are a virgin on the first date too. __________________ "Children should not get cancer, but they do!" Help a child with cancer at www.homeoftheirown.org My Stang: 2000 Mustang GT Vert - Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter; C&L Plenum; BBK 75 mm TB; Steeda Strut Tower Supports; Black "Deep Dish" Bullet Wheels; FRPP 4.10's; Steeda Subframes; SLP Catback & SLP Catted X-Pipe; SCT 4 Position Chip with 3 custom tunes; Steeda CAI; Venom-1000 Nitrous; Roush Stage 3 Body Kit; Bullet Suspension Package (on the way)

12-10-2004, 10:58 PM	#16
Mustang Brandon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: louisville, kentucky Posts: 88	Re: which gears? it wasnt........... until i bought it __________________ black 89 lx hatchback 5.0, 17x9 polished Cobra R's wrapped in 215/50/17 up front and 245/40/17 out back , perfectly clean and original interior less than 1,000 miles on new t-5, throw out bearing and clutch. completly redone exaust shorty headers, custom h pipe, flowmaster 40 series, all mandrell bent 2.5 inch tubing i got all new headlight assembly for christmas with clear corners www.50resto.com

12-11-2004, 01:18 AM	#17
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	Re: which gears? 3.73s ...i have 3.70's in my car and i want more - dont do 3.55

12-14-2004, 11:35 PM	#18
bleed blue Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: iowa Posts: 5	Re: which gears? i haven't posted a message on this sit for about five years, but i would't give up my 4.10's for any thing. iv'e got 19-20 mpg on the hwy(keeping my foot out of it). i have a forumla for fig. rpm with tire size, gear ratio that i'll try and find, but i think mine turned about 2100 at 60(factory tach probably off) with a 26" tall tire.

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