4.10s in AOD car? - Page 2

Mach 1 · 11-18-2002, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kamaro Killer
You will not even see 6th gear with 4.10's.

?? Why wouldnt someone see 6th gear with 4.10s?

Kamaro Killer · 11-18-2002, 07:22 PM

but with 3.73's when racing someone, or driving down the street I rarely hit 5th gear, especially in a 1/4.

Mach 1 · 11-19-2002, 02:02 AM

the idea behind 6 gears isnt to hit 6th gear while your racing, its to be able to run a high gear ratio, like 4.10s and use 6th gear on the highway for cruising, keeping your engine rpms lower for cruise.

HiFlow5 0 · 11-19-2002, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mach 1
the idea behind 6 gears isnt to hit 6th gear while your racing, its to be able to run a high gear ratio, like 4.10s and use 6th gear on the highway for cruising, keeping your engine rpms lower for cruise.

Exactly!!!

If you plan on getting a 6 speed, I might even consider 4.30's.

Kamaro Killer · 11-19-2002, 01:06 PM

Obviously I am still learning so don't be too rough, but thanks for clearing that up. I learn a lot of stuff from this site. Take care, Keith

whoops · 11-21-2002, 09:32 AM

I'm very happy with the 4.10's, and I can't wait to get the manual tranny in there to have more fun with it.

So the next question, suggestions for the tranny? I've heard quite a bit about Tremmec. Anyone suggest any specific 5 or 6 speed transmissions?

Regards,
Justin

Mopar1 · 11-21-2002, 10:27 AM

Whats wrong with a well built aod. Would prob be cheaper.

whoops · 11-21-2002, 10:36 AM

I've never liked automatic transmissions in a vehicle. I have more fun with a manual tranny. I know I could build the AOD to smoke most manual cars, but that's not what I'd enjoy. For my personal enjoyment I'd rather have a manual car.

Justin

Mopar1 · 11-21-2002, 02:57 PM

sounds like a plan, GL.

90GT Vert · 11-21-2002, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by whoops
I don't have any specific plans for the car right now, except to enjoy it more while I work on my jeep. I was told with a manual tranny these gears will be fine, but with the AOD I'll spin off the line more.

Is top end really that messed up with the 4.10 ratio? Would I be happier with the 3.73's? Would I still be getting my butt kicked off the line?

Justin

I say go with 3.73's or 4.10's...both great gears.....Keep AOD man, they are underated. Put a stall and valvebody in it and you will be pleased

lx5091 · 11-21-2002, 04:58 PM

If you are interested in a 6speed, pay close attention to all the ratio's. All 6 speeds available for the mustang, except for the Viper T-56 have a 6th gear in the .62-.68 range which is the same as the 5spds available. All they are good for is the .8 5th gear which still gives you some drive in the 1/4 with a tall gear. These tranny's are not very good for running over a 3.73 on the highway. But the Viper T-56 has a .50 6th gear! That will allow you to turn low rpm's with 4.56:1 gears in 6th!

whoops · 11-22-2002, 08:08 PM

Well, I no longer have to decide on a tranny. The car was stolen this morning.

JB

90GT Vert · 11-23-2002, 09:52 PM

WHAT???????

I HOPE YOU FIND THOSE BASTARDS THAT STOLE IT

jim_howard_pdx · 11-24-2002, 12:42 AM

I hope you get your car back in good condition. If you do, email me and I will tell you how to wire it so it cannot be driven away. If they tow it, it is still theirs. You can consider explosives, but you will see jail time........(I heard of a guy who wired in a 1/2 stick of dynomite to each of his Jag E's doors, blew the thief three lanes into a 4 lane highway! He did go to jail, and the purp lived and sued him. Gotta love America.

Just put some NRA stickers on the car next time, with this car protected by smith & wesson. It does send a message.

Lottsa luck.

90GT Vert · 11-24-2002, 12:35 PM

have any luck finding it yet?

whoops · 11-25-2002, 09:28 AM

I know exactly who did it and where the car is, but I can't do a damn thing about it until the courts do something. I bought it from a friend, we were waiting for the title so I didn't sign anything (thought it was okay cause he was a friend...) He screwed me hard...

I put another post on this board somewhere about it... :\

I've held my temper so far. Let's see if the courts pull through. I should have enough evidence against this prick.

Justin

11-18-2002, 07:22 PM	#2
Kamaro Killer Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 528	I can't talk from experience but with 3.73's when racing someone, or driving down the street I rarely hit 5th gear, especially in a 1/4. __________________ 1993 GT 5.0-My Stang Rice Hater's Club Member 22

11-19-2002, 02:02 AM	#3
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	the idea behind 6 gears isnt to hit 6th gear while your racing, its to be able to run a high gear ratio, like 4.10s and use 6th gear on the highway for cruising, keeping your engine rpms lower for cruise. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

11-19-2002, 01:06 PM	#5
Kamaro Killer Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 528	Thanks for clearing that up Obviously I am still learning so don't be too rough, but thanks for clearing that up. I learn a lot of stuff from this site. Take care, Keith __________________ 1993 GT 5.0-My Stang Rice Hater's Club Member 22

11-21-2002, 09:32 AM	#6
whoops Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Broomfield, Colorado Posts: 53	4.10's rock I'm very happy with the 4.10's, and I can't wait to get the manual tranny in there to have more fun with it. So the next question, suggestions for the tranny? I've heard quite a bit about Tremmec. Anyone suggest any specific 5 or 6 speed transmissions? Regards, Justin __________________ Justin '89 LX 5.0L AOD, notch back (STOLEN 11/21/02 at 4 am!)

11-21-2002, 10:27 AM	#7
Mopar1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Lakewood, Wa Posts: 161	Whats wrong with a well built aod. Would prob be cheaper. __________________ '77 Aspen R/T: 318 w/273 heads, 4spd, Hurst Shifter, 600 holley, edelbrock intake, 8 3/4 axle, 3.23 sure-grip, dual 3" exhaust, MP cam 276 / 276 duration 490 / 490 mech solid lifter, Super Stock Springs (15.65@88 3900lbs) '91 Mustang LX: .030 Bored, Typhoon Intake, 4.10's, Lentech VB, BBK 70mm TB, FMS A/C elim bracket, 19lbs inject, off road H-pipe, 75mm pro-m MAF, FRP unequal shorty, stormin normin hood. 3420 Lbs w/ 220 (me) and 13 gal gas. '02 SS Camaro

11-21-2002, 10:36 AM	#8
whoops Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Broomfield, Colorado Posts: 53	AOD I've never liked automatic transmissions in a vehicle. I have more fun with a manual tranny. I know I could build the AOD to smoke most manual cars, but that's not what I'd enjoy. For my personal enjoyment I'd rather have a manual car. Justin __________________ Justin '89 LX 5.0L AOD, notch back (STOLEN 11/21/02 at 4 am!)

11-21-2002, 02:57 PM	#9
Mopar1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Lakewood, Wa Posts: 161	sounds like a plan, GL. __________________ '77 Aspen R/T: 318 w/273 heads, 4spd, Hurst Shifter, 600 holley, edelbrock intake, 8 3/4 axle, 3.23 sure-grip, dual 3" exhaust, MP cam 276 / 276 duration 490 / 490 mech solid lifter, Super Stock Springs (15.65@88 3900lbs) '91 Mustang LX: .030 Bored, Typhoon Intake, 4.10's, Lentech VB, BBK 70mm TB, FMS A/C elim bracket, 19lbs inject, off road H-pipe, 75mm pro-m MAF, FRP unequal shorty, stormin normin hood. 3420 Lbs w/ 220 (me) and 13 gal gas. '02 SS Camaro

11-21-2002, 04:58 PM	#11
lx5091 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 467	If you are interested in a 6speed, pay close attention to all the ratio's. All 6 speeds available for the mustang, except for the Viper T-56 have a 6th gear in the .62-.68 range which is the same as the 5spds available. All they are good for is the .8 5th gear which still gives you some drive in the 1/4 with a tall gear. These tranny's are not very good for running over a 3.73 on the highway. But the Viper T-56 has a .50 6th gear! That will allow you to turn low rpm's with 4.56:1 gears in 6th! __________________ '02 Explorer XLT 4.0L --Nice Vehicle '97 Saturn SL1--Soon to be ditched for a Ford!

11-22-2002, 08:08 PM	#12
whoops Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Broomfield, Colorado Posts: 53	STOLEN! Well, I no longer have to decide on a tranny. The car was stolen this morning. JB __________________ Justin '89 LX 5.0L AOD, notch back (STOLEN 11/21/02 at 4 am!)

11-23-2002, 09:52 PM	#13
90GT Vert Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 81	WHAT??????? I HOPE YOU FIND THOSE BASTARDS THAT STOLE IT __________________ 90 Ford Mustang GT Vert AOD Some Mods..... "its ok!"

11-24-2002, 12:42 AM	#14
jim_howard_pdx Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 247	I hope you get your car back in good condition. If you do, email me and I will tell you how to wire it so it cannot be driven away. If they tow it, it is still theirs. You can consider explosives, but you will see jail time........(I heard of a guy who wired in a 1/2 stick of dynomite to each of his Jag E's doors, blew the thief three lanes into a 4 lane highway! He did go to jail, and the purp lived and sued him. Gotta love America. Just put some NRA stickers on the car next time, with this car protected by smith & wesson. It does send a message. Lottsa luck. __________________ 1966 Customized for daily street and highway domination. 358 Windsor running 425 HP C-4 Auto and 3.25 Posi

11-24-2002, 12:35 PM	#15
90GT Vert Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 81	have any luck finding it yet? __________________ 90 Ford Mustang GT Vert AOD Some Mods..... "its ok!"

11-25-2002, 09:28 AM	#16
whoops Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Broomfield, Colorado Posts: 53	I know exactly who did it and where the car is, but I can't do a damn thing about it until the courts do something. I bought it from a friend, we were waiting for the title so I didn't sign anything (thought it was okay cause he was a friend...) He screwed me hard... I put another post on this board somewhere about it... :\ I've held my temper so far. Let's see if the courts pull through. I should have enough evidence against this prick. Justin __________________ Justin '89 LX 5.0L AOD, notch back (STOLEN 11/21/02 at 4 am!)

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