Best gear ratio, still highway driveable?....

Tgates · February 22nd, 2008, 01:01 PM

Just wanted to get some opinions as this week I'll be ordering a new gear set.97 gt ,5 speed, stock gearing as far as i know..... I do drive the highway still because its going to be my commuter, recommendations?Looking for a little more pull but still highway friendly... 373's? Any ideas on how many rpm's i would be at going 65-70 mph with 411's? Thanks alot

NMR-2vGT · February 22nd, 2008, 01:20 PM

4.10's and 3.73's can both be used for highway driving. If you were going to constantly be driving around 75 id probably go with 3.73's. I dont know what kind of RPM's you would be turning at 65-70 either.

98modmustang · February 22nd, 2008, 01:38 PM

i have 4.10's and my rpms are at 2800-2900 at 75

StangAddiction · February 22nd, 2008, 02:34 PM

I've got 4.10s and my mileage is the same.. I just have to use 5th gear on the highway more often..where i used to use 4th gear..

tlr96 · February 22nd, 2008, 02:54 PM

the difference between 373s and 410s at 70mph is only like 200-300 rpms im pretty sure. so really it just comes down to personal preference and what you plan to do with the car.

GTsetGO · February 22nd, 2008, 02:57 PM

i have 410's in car and still get 25mpg on the highway.

Tgates · February 23rd, 2008, 05:18 AM

Originally Posted by GTsetGO

i have 410's in car and still get 25mpg on the highway.

Wow thats great mpg, whats a rough estimate on how many mpg stock?I didn't think these cars got that many miles at all.

Drick · February 23rd, 2008, 05:19 AM

3.73

MustangMatt96GT · February 23rd, 2008, 01:01 PM

I would run 3.73s if I had a fox. But for a SN95 which are slightly heavier. 4.10s are the only way to go. Here are the RPM differences between 4.10s and 3.73s on a stock T-45.

Tgates · February 23rd, 2008, 01:08 PM

Any one point me in the right direction for the best price? Thanks

silver_96 · February 23rd, 2008, 01:32 PM

I am having my gears put in right now. 96 gt auto, i am putting 4:10 ford racing gears in. How much will they affect my top speed?

MustangMatt96GT · February 23rd, 2008, 01:41 PM

did you not even look at my post? You will be fine. And who runs thier car over 100 MPH constantly anyway?

silver_96 · February 23rd, 2008, 01:43 PM

I have a couple friends i know that are pretty mad about me getting gears. So they keep talkin shit saying my top speed will be like 100 or something.Just wanted to double check

MustangMatt96GT · February 23rd, 2008, 01:51 PM

Lets just say u can pull up past 140. I have never had my car that high, but others here have and they have 4.10s on an AUTO....

Gears will surprize them. They must drive Civics.

silver_96 · February 23rd, 2008, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by MustangMatt96GT

Lets just say u can pull up past 140. I have never had my car that high, but others here have and they have 4.10s on an AUTO....

Gears will surprize them. They must drive Civics.

They have a 1995 cobra, and a 1998 z28.

so even with my gears and mods prolly will not matter lol.

MustangMatt96GT · February 23rd, 2008, 04:28 PM

u could take that95 cobra i bet. Especally with the gears.

silver_96 · February 23rd, 2008, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by MustangMatt96GT

u could take that95 cobra i bet. Especally with the gears.

I think it would be close. I just got nitto d/r 275/40/17

.so with those and my mods i think i can pull on him.

97GT4.6 · February 24th, 2008, 01:53 AM

I rock 3:73's and turn about 2700 and 85 or so

jlaw98gt · February 25th, 2008, 02:21 PM

3.73's are for women.....go 4.10 even with f/I.....just get better tires and suspension...if your driving over 100mph ALOT then ur a dumbass anyway....shit ive said even a few times if depending on your plans...go 4.30's.....

NMR-2vGT · February 25th, 2008, 02:47 PM

Im getting 3.73's in my car but i have a hell of a build on the way and i just really dont want to go 4.10's. I have heard everyone argue over them for the last year so dont try to talk me out of it. lol. But basically, its just a preference of what you want to get.

February 22nd, 2008, 01:01 PM	#1
Tgates Newbie 97 GT 10000 MPH Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 11	Best gear ratio, still highway driveable?.... Just wanted to get some opinions as this week I'll be ordering a new gear set.97 gt ,5 speed, stock gearing as far as i know..... I do drive the highway still because its going to be my commuter, recommendations?Looking for a little more pull but still highway friendly... 373's? Any ideas on how many rpm's i would be at going 65-70 mph with 411's? Thanks alot

February 22nd, 2008, 01:20 PM	#2
NMR-2vGT Hardcore Enthusiast 1996 GT Too Slow.... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California/Nebraska Posts: 2,182	4.10's and 3.73's can both be used for highway driving. If you were going to constantly be driving around 75 id probably go with 3.73's. I dont know what kind of RPM's you would be turning at 65-70 either. __________________ 1996 Mustang GT, Full PI Swap, MGW Shifter, Magnaflow Cat-back, K&N Filter MM Unite For Bubba

February 22nd, 2008, 02:54 PM	#5
tlr96 Hardcore Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Effingham, IL Posts: 1,794	the difference between 373s and 410s at 70mph is only like 200-300 rpms im pretty sure. so really it just comes down to personal preference and what you plan to do with the car. __________________ view my garage for pics and modifications listen to my exhaust video 1 video 2 video 3

February 23rd, 2008, 05:19 AM	#8
Drick Chicken Plucker 2003 GT, 1986 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Great White Northern Michigan Posts: 8,226	3.73 __________________ White Mustang Crew Member #1 Tuned by HP-Performace

February 23rd, 2008, 01:01 PM	#9
MustangMatt96GT All Throttle with a Bottle 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 8,182	I would run 3.73s if I had a fox. But for a SN95 which are slightly heavier. 4.10s are the only way to go. Here are the RPM differences between 4.10s and 3.73s on a stock T-45. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 1996 Mustang GT with a 351 swap with Stalled C4 1997 F250 Powerstroke 1999 28' Classic Dominator Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions "Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong."

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February 22nd, 2008, 01:38 PM	#3
98modmustang Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 12	i have 4.10's and my rpms are at 2800-2900 at 75

February 22nd, 2008, 02:34 PM	#4
StangAddiction Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 974	I've got 4.10s and my mileage is the same.. I just have to use 5th gear on the highway more often..where i used to use 4th gear..

February 23rd, 2008, 01:08 PM	#10
Tgates Newbie 97 GT 10000 MPH Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 11	Any one point me in the right direction for the best price? Thanks

February 23rd, 2008, 01:32 PM	#11
silver_96 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 249	I am having my gears put in right now. 96 gt auto, i am putting 4:10 ford racing gears in. How much will they affect my top speed?

February 23rd, 2008, 01:41 PM	#12
MustangMatt96GT All Throttle with a Bottle 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 8,182	did you not even look at my post? You will be fine. And who runs thier car over 100 MPH constantly anyway? __________________ 1996 Mustang GT with a 351 swap with Stalled C4 1997 F250 Powerstroke 1999 28' Classic Dominator Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions "Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong."

February 23rd, 2008, 01:43 PM	#13
silver_96 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 249	I have a couple friends i know that are pretty mad about me getting gears. So they keep talkin shit saying my top speed will be like 100 or something.Just wanted to double check

February 23rd, 2008, 01:51 PM	#14
MustangMatt96GT All Throttle with a Bottle 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 8,182	Lets just say u can pull up past 140. I have never had my car that high, but others here have and they have 4.10s on an AUTO.... Gears will surprize them. They must drive Civics. __________________ 1996 Mustang GT with a 351 swap with Stalled C4 1997 F250 Powerstroke 1999 28' Classic Dominator Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions "Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong."

February 23rd, 2008, 04:28 PM	#16
MustangMatt96GT All Throttle with a Bottle 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 8,182	u could take that95 cobra i bet. Especally with the gears. __________________ 1996 Mustang GT with a 351 swap with Stalled C4 1997 F250 Powerstroke 1999 28' Classic Dominator Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions "Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong."

February 24th, 2008, 01:53 AM	#18
97GT4.6 Hardcore Enthusiast 97 GT 14.3@99.8 MPH (2.7 60')! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Collins and Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,222	I rock 3:73's and turn about 2700 and 85 or so __________________ Cammed 2v Built By MustangMatt http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-burnouts.html

February 25th, 2008, 02:21 PM	#19
jlaw98gt MM's Surfer dude Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cedar Grove NJ Posts: 2,776	3.73's are for women.....go 4.10 even with f/I.....just get better tires and suspension...if your driving over 100mph ALOT then ur a dumbass anyway....shit ive said even a few times if depending on your plans...go 4.30's..... __________________ 98 gt - parked 07 Trailblazer ss DD

February 25th, 2008, 02:47 PM	#20
NMR-2vGT Hardcore Enthusiast 1996 GT Too Slow.... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California/Nebraska Posts: 2,182	Im getting 3.73's in my car but i have a hell of a build on the way and i just really dont want to go 4.10's. I have heard everyone argue over them for the last year so dont try to talk me out of it. lol. But basically, its just a preference of what you want to get. __________________ 1996 Mustang GT, Full PI Swap, MGW Shifter, Magnaflow Cat-back, K&N Filter MM Unite For Bubba

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