Which is a better bang for the buck?

adam0421 · May 24th, 2007, 09:23 PM

I'm torn between two choices for my next mod, I've got about $550 and am trying to decide between a tuner/intake combo from doug or a set of 4:10 gears. both of these mods are gonna be in the same total price range but which is the better bang for the buck? Or do I have to do the tuner first so that I can change the gear ratio in the cpu when I do get the gears? Thanks guys.

Gunny · May 24th, 2007, 09:27 PM

I really don't know, but I curenlty have a tune and the 4.10's. The tune was first and I noticed a lot more fun. Then, I added the 4.10's and had even more fun! You can't go wrong with either.

HMUSN · May 24th, 2007, 09:29 PM

basically either way is a good way to go man.

j3susfr3ak · May 24th, 2007, 09:31 PM

Bro from my PERSONAL experience, I have both a tune and 410s and alls I know is from what ive been STRONGLY recommended is that you DEFINITELY need a tune with 410s :wink IMO would do the tune/intake 1st

leebunnyz · May 24th, 2007, 09:36 PM

tune and intake first

TheUNZippee! · May 24th, 2007, 10:30 PM

tune & intake 1st.

adam0421 · May 24th, 2007, 11:32 PM

hey thanks for the input guys, I was leaning towards the tune and intake. I plan on putting nitrous on by the end of summer as well. would 4:10 be alright with 100 shot? I know there is a debate about 4:10 and super/turbo charging, does the same debate appy to nitrous too?

TheUNZippee! · May 24th, 2007, 11:38 PM

Some guys think with all the power you get with a S/C or turbo, the 4:10's wind up the engine too quickly. Professional racers run 4:10's or steeper with much more power than a lot of S/C'ed or turboed street guys run, and they do just fine. It just takes setting up your suspension properly, using a good drag tire, and lots of practice shifting to work with the 4:10's once you have all that power.

adam0421 · May 24th, 2007, 11:46 PM

ok, well I think im gonna stick with the 4:10/nitrous combo and see how it works out. I was gonna go with the jlt intake, I thought I read somewhere that it has a nitrous boss already built into the intake, is this true or am i confusing it with another intake?

TheUNZippee! · May 24th, 2007, 11:55 PM

I don't believe it has one on the intake, check out their website and contact them to be sure.

stinglikeastang · May 25th, 2007, 01:18 AM

Id go with the tune and intake first

MaverickMLFD371 · May 25th, 2007, 07:12 AM

tune and intake first.

my buddy has a Saleen S/C on his 06 GT Convertible and runs 4.10 gears. there's nothing wrong with running 4.10 gears on a nitrous or S/C application, the only drawback is you'll be having a hell of a time trying to hook up cause you'll be spinning like crazy.

in a nut shell, it seems the rule of thumb for gears is:

Manual Trans: 3.73
Automatic Trans: 4.10

RStrick0352 · May 28th, 2007, 12:52 PM

Drag radials, they're right about the intak and tune for the power but that isnt gonna make you hook up any quicker or more consistently. I should be taking my own advice right now, look at my trap speed, I'd be an easy 12 second car with drag radials I just keep putting it off till I get gear and new axles (not to say you have to when you run slicks, its just how I operate)

May 24th, 2007, 09:23 PM	#1
adam0421 Regular 06 GT 35.9@15.5MPH in reverse Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 301 iTrader: 0 reviews	Which is a better bang for the buck? I'm torn between two choices for my next mod, I've got about $550 and am trying to decide between a tuner/intake combo from doug or a set of 4:10 gears. both of these mods are gonna be in the same total price range but which is the better bang for the buck? Or do I have to do the tuner first so that I can change the gear ratio in the cpu when I do get the gears? Thanks guys. __________________ In order to live, you must be willing to die. 06 Torch Red GT: pypes axleback, Kooks LT's, o/r H pipe. JLT bama 91 Race Tune, 4.10's

May 24th, 2007, 09:27 PM	#2
Gunny Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 282 iTrader: 0 reviews	I really don't know, but I curenlty have a tune and the 4.10's. The tune was first and I noticed a lot more fun. Then, I added the 4.10's and had even more fun! You can't go wrong with either. __________________ 2006 GT 5 Speed Convertible Whipple HO SC (461 RWHP / 444 Torque) 4.10 Gears Pypes O/R H-Pipe Borla Stingers Cat Back Exhaust Various suspension goodies For more info, visit: http://www.themorgansite.com/Mustang/mustang_info.htm

May 24th, 2007, 09:29 PM	#3
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,047 iTrader: 10 reviews	basically either way is a good way to go man. __________________

May 24th, 2007, 09:31 PM	#4
j3susfr3ak Regular 2005 GT convertible. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 141 iTrader: 0 reviews	Bro from my PERSONAL experience, I have both a tune and 410s and alls I know is from what ive been STRONGLY recommended is that you DEFINITELY need a tune with 410s :wink IMO would do the tune/intake 1st __________________ "The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain". Kahlil Gibrahn "Ima come at you like a spider monkey" - Ricky Bobby Jr.

May 24th, 2007, 09:36 PM	#5
leebunnyz MM Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,550 iTrader: 0 reviews	tune and intake first __________________ Jesus Christ is #1 "The Founder Of Crews"

May 24th, 2007, 11:32 PM	#7
adam0421 Regular 06 GT 35.9@15.5MPH in reverse Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 301 iTrader: 0 reviews	hey thanks for the input guys, I was leaning towards the tune and intake. I plan on putting nitrous on by the end of summer as well. would 4:10 be alright with 100 shot? I know there is a debate about 4:10 and super/turbo charging, does the same debate appy to nitrous too? __________________ In order to live, you must be willing to die. 06 Torch Red GT: pypes axleback, Kooks LT's, o/r H pipe. JLT bama 91 Race Tune, 4.10's

May 24th, 2007, 11:46 PM	#9
adam0421 Regular 06 GT 35.9@15.5MPH in reverse Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 301 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok, well I think im gonna stick with the 4:10/nitrous combo and see how it works out. I was gonna go with the jlt intake, I thought I read somewhere that it has a nitrous boss already built into the intake, is this true or am i confusing it with another intake? __________________ In order to live, you must be willing to die. 06 Torch Red GT: pypes axleback, Kooks LT's, o/r H pipe. JLT bama 91 Race Tune, 4.10's

May 25th, 2007, 01:18 AM	#11
stinglikeastang Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, California Posts: 197 iTrader: 0 reviews	Id go with the tune and intake first

May 25th, 2007, 07:12 AM	#12
MaverickMLFD371 Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,462 iTrader: 0 reviews	tune and intake first. my buddy has a Saleen S/C on his 06 GT Convertible and runs 4.10 gears. there's nothing wrong with running 4.10 gears on a nitrous or S/C application, the only drawback is you'll be having a hell of a time trying to hook up cause you'll be spinning like crazy. in a nut shell, it seems the rule of thumb for gears is: Manual Trans: 3.73 Automatic Trans: 4.10 __________________ 2005 Ford Mustang GT - Sonic Blue FRPP/Whipple Supercharger Intercooled 495 RWHP / 504 RWTQ SAE Corrected @ 11psi Tuned by Kevin @ Wicked Motorsports

May 28th, 2007, 12:52 PM	#13
RStrick0352 Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 11.40 @ 121 mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 660 iTrader: 0 reviews	Drag radials, they're right about the intak and tune for the power but that isnt gonna make you hook up any quicker or more consistently. I should be taking my own advice right now, look at my trap speed, I'd be an easy 12 second car with drag radials I just keep putting it off till I get gear and new axles (not to say you have to when you run slicks, its just how I operate) __________________ GT 6sp Grabber Orange For mods check my garage. 349 rwhp, 331 rwtrq Naturally Aspirated 445 rwhp, 495 rwtrq 100 Shot 60ft: 1.74 1/4: 12.15 @ 112.43 N/A 60ft: 1.71 11.40 @ 121.18 100 shot Nitrous

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