cant decide which to get first

02mustanggt · November 18th, 2009, 10:13 AM

im debating on which one to buy first. its between gears or tuner. some people said since its 5 speed to get the gears first?? which gets a better gain 3.73 gear or tuner??

Pittbull · November 18th, 2009, 10:16 AM

I'm also having a hard time deciding :-/
from wat I hear, tuner gives u more power and gears make ur car alot more fun to drive

UWISHU1 · November 18th, 2009, 10:19 AM

gears, 4.10's !

02mustanggt · November 18th, 2009, 10:28 AM

as much driving as i do on the interstate and and driving long distances im afraid to get 410's

UWISHU1 · November 18th, 2009, 10:33 AM

I hear ya, but don't fear the GEAR. My Brother has 4.30's in his Mach 1 and we drove from IL to FL (85mph +) no issues

but if you're that worried 3.73's will work too, it's what I have good if you ever get a S/C.

dcook_14 · November 18th, 2009, 10:37 AM

I'd say do the gears. You probably aren't gonna feel the 10 or 15 hp you get from a tuner, but you'll def. tell the difference with the gears. Great SOTP gain!

huggy bear · November 18th, 2009, 10:40 AM

I vote gears bro don't forget about the 3.90 inbetween gear as well, prolly a good compromise?

UWISHU1 · November 18th, 2009, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by dcook_14

I'd say do the gears. You probably aren't gonna feel the 10 or 15 hp you get from a tuner, but you'll def. tell the difference with the gears. Great SOTP gain!

Originally Posted by huggy bear

I vote gears bro don't forget about the 3.90 inbetween gear as well, prolly a good compromise?

Pittbull · November 18th, 2009, 11:27 AM

+1 on the 3.90s

oblivion2k · November 18th, 2009, 11:35 AM

I would go with the tuner first then when you get the gears you won't have to buy a speed cal

asiansensation78 · November 18th, 2009, 11:35 AM

Keep in mind that you will need a tuner to adjust the speedo for your gears... On a manual you can sit on it for a while, but I'd get annoyed if my speed was off and the car registered a lot more miles on it than what's really there.

neverfastenough1 · November 18th, 2009, 11:38 AM

I got the tuner first. They are right, you won't feel the little power you get from the tuner as much as the gears, but I got it first because it was needed to correct the speedo when I got the gears, and I didn't want to drive around guessing at my speed and adding extra miles to the clock until I could get the tuner. If you are not worried about that, then get the gears first. Also, I do alot of highway driving, and I got the 3.73's. I can't imagine 300 more rpm at 80 mph for 1500 miles. The 3.73's gave me enough kick to make me happy in the city.

Pittbull · November 18th, 2009, 11:41 AM

Oh wow.... I didn't kno u had to adjust all that shit :O
I'm deff buying the tuner first

pyschopath76 · November 18th, 2009, 11:42 AM

you will need a tuner to correct your speedo that is correct, and dont be afraid of those gears. i was at first myself........but i went with it and got the 4.10's. ill never look back cuz it was a great decision IMO.

neverfastenough1 · November 18th, 2009, 11:44 AM

Yeah, with the 3.73's you would be adding 1 mile extra for every 10 miles you drive and the speedo will be off like 10 mph in 5th.

neverfastenough1 · November 18th, 2009, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by pyschopath76

you will need a tuner to correct your speedo that is correct, and dont be afraid of those gears. i was at first myself........but i went with it and got the 4.10's. ill never look back cuz it was a great decision IMO.

Lol, I have never looked back either, and later when I get blown, I will be much happier I went with the 3.73's.

OneBadNotch · November 18th, 2009, 11:54 AM

+1 on the tuner, i agree with everyone else. I wouldnt want to add any extra miles to the car. And i had a z71 on 38 in. boggers, and the speedo being off was a pain in the ass. I had to guess at the speed and it sucked.

YeloPony · November 18th, 2009, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by 02mustanggt

im debating on which one to buy first. its between gears or tuner. some people said since its 5 speed to get the gears first?? which gets a better gain 3.73 gear or tuner??

I'm getting my tuner now, only cuz I got a good deal, I won't use it till I get the gears put in though..

$300+/- for a tuner

$500+/- for gears, and you need the tuner for the gear change..

Or just wait and drop it all at one time..

YeloPony · November 18th, 2009, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by huggy bear

I vote gears bro don't forget about the 3.90 inbetween gear as well, prolly a good compromise?

the difference between 3.9 & 4.10 is like 100 -200 rmps.. 4.10s...

3.73 if you live in a crazy area up and down hills, etc.. ton of people on 4.10s doing 2500 @ 80mph.. no biggie

03_StangGuy · November 18th, 2009, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by neverfastenough1

I got the tuner first. They are right, you won't feel the little power you get from the tuner as much as the gears, but I got it first because it was needed to correct the speedo when I got the gears, and I didn't want to drive around guessing at my speed and adding extra miles to the clock until I could get the tuner. If you are not worried about that, then get the gears first. Also, I do alot of highway driving, and I got the 3.73's. I can't imagine 300 more rpm at 80 mph for 1500 miles. The 3.73's gave me enough kick to make me happy in the city.

Thats what I was gonna say, your speedo will be off if you dont have a tuner with gears. I have 3.73s on my car and it blown and they are great.

November 18th, 2009, 10:13 AM	#1
02mustanggt Regular 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 112	cant decide which to get first im debating on which one to buy first. its between gears or tuner. some people said since its 5 speed to get the gears first?? which gets a better gain 3.73 gear or tuner?? __________________ cold air intake, short throw shifter, pypes catback, upr o/r x gears and tuner coming soon!! nitrous in the spring!

November 18th, 2009, 10:16 AM	#2
Pittbull Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 1,890	I'm also having a hard time deciding :-/ from wat I hear, tuner gives u more power and gears make ur car alot more fun to drive __________________ SCT 93 octane Custom Tune, Steeda Underdrive Pullies, Accufab 70mm Throttle Body+Plenum, Intake Spacer, Cold Air Intake, Flowmaster Super Flow 44 Series Mufflers, Xenon Quater window scoops Project z28 killa In Progress....

November 18th, 2009, 10:19 AM	#3
UWISHU1 Regular 2001 11.10@127.88 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chi-town Posts: 208	gears, 4.10's ! __________________ Bob Kurgan Tuned CLICK

November 18th, 2009, 10:28 AM	#4
02mustanggt Regular 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 112	as much driving as i do on the interstate and and driving long distances im afraid to get 410's __________________ cold air intake, short throw shifter, pypes catback, upr o/r x gears and tuner coming soon!! nitrous in the spring!

November 18th, 2009, 10:33 AM	#5
UWISHU1 Regular 2001 11.10@127.88 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chi-town Posts: 208	I hear ya, but don't fear the GEAR. My Brother has 4.30's in his Mach 1 and we drove from IL to FL (85mph +) no issues but if you're that worried 3.73's will work too, it's what I have good if you ever get a S/C. __________________ Bob Kurgan Tuned CLICK

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November 18th, 2009, 10:37 AM	#6
dcook_14 Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cedar Falls, IA Posts: 1,848	I'd say do the gears. You probably aren't gonna feel the 10 or 15 hp you get from a tuner, but you'll def. tell the difference with the gears. Great SOTP gain! __________________ Cobra motor/trans/ds/suspension/brakes out! GT motor/trans/ds/suspension/brakes out! Cobra to GT transplant ~ 1 weeks Cobra fuel tank/hat/pumps installed in GT! BTW I'm looking to sell all the stuff that came off my GT

November 18th, 2009, 10:40 AM	#7
huggy bear Regular 2001 Mustang GT .23333333 minutes Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Inbetween a rock and a hard place Posts: 403	I vote gears bro don't forget about the 3.90 inbetween gear as well, prolly a good compromise? __________________ 2001 Mustang GT: 10.5 bullit rims, straight pipes, 180 degree t-stat, rear upper control arms, power slot rotors, hawk pads. fml

November 18th, 2009, 11:27 AM	#9
Pittbull Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 1,890	+1 on the 3.90s __________________ SCT 93 octane Custom Tune, Steeda Underdrive Pullies, Accufab 70mm Throttle Body+Plenum, Intake Spacer, Cold Air Intake, Flowmaster Super Flow 44 Series Mufflers, Xenon Quater window scoops Project z28 killa In Progress....

November 18th, 2009, 11:35 AM	#10
oblivion2k Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7	I would go with the tuner first then when you get the gears you won't have to buy a speed cal

November 18th, 2009, 11:35 AM	#11
asiansensation78 Enthusiast 02 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The U Posts: 528	Keep in mind that you will need a tuner to adjust the speedo for your gears... On a manual you can sit on it for a while, but I'd get annoyed if my speed was off and the car registered a lot more miles on it than what's really there. __________________ Going in as soon as I find a jacked bald guy to sit in my car to tell me I'm granny shiftin' and not double clutchin' like I should.

November 18th, 2009, 11:38 AM	#12
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,240	I got the tuner first. They are right, you won't feel the little power you get from the tuner as much as the gears, but I got it first because it was needed to correct the speedo when I got the gears, and I didn't want to drive around guessing at my speed and adding extra miles to the clock until I could get the tuner. If you are not worried about that, then get the gears first. Also, I do alot of highway driving, and I got the 3.73's. I can't imagine 300 more rpm at 80 mph for 1500 miles. The 3.73's gave me enough kick to make me happy in the city. __________________

November 18th, 2009, 11:41 AM	#13
Pittbull Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 1,890	Oh wow.... I didn't kno u had to adjust all that shit :O I'm deff buying the tuner first __________________ SCT 93 octane Custom Tune, Steeda Underdrive Pullies, Accufab 70mm Throttle Body+Plenum, Intake Spacer, Cold Air Intake, Flowmaster Super Flow 44 Series Mufflers, Xenon Quater window scoops Project z28 killa In Progress....

November 18th, 2009, 11:42 AM	#14
pyschopath76 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT slow as sin.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 685	you will need a tuner to correct your speedo that is correct, and dont be afraid of those gears. i was at first myself........but i went with it and got the 4.10's. ill never look back cuz it was a great decision IMO. __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake/Accufab 70mm Throttle Body & Upper Plenum/SLP Longtube Headers/SLP Catted X-pipe/SLP LM1/4.10 gears Military Crew - AZ2(AW) Black Stang Member #6 Mustang Tat Member #2 Gov. Computer FTL Member #2 MM Late Night Crew #5

November 18th, 2009, 11:44 AM	#15
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,240	Yeah, with the 3.73's you would be adding 1 mile extra for every 10 miles you drive and the speedo will be off like 10 mph in 5th. __________________

November 18th, 2009, 11:54 AM	#17
OneBadNotch Regular 1990 lx Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jonesboro,GA Posts: 121	+1 on the tuner, i agree with everyone else. I wouldnt want to add any extra miles to the car. And i had a z71 on 38 in. boggers, and the speedo being off was a pain in the ass. I had to guess at the speed and it sucked. __________________ 1990 LX 5.4 coming soon

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