Can i beat him

TheUNZippee! · October 16th, 2007, 01:12 PM

The only reason 4:10's are no good are if you can't power shift well. Yes, with 4:10's, the rpm's wind up quickly, especially in 1st. . .. but that's kind of the whole idea of racing. Go to the track and listen to some hard core street cars go down the track. Pay attention to their shifting patterns. How long are they in 1st gear? Not for too long.

neckbonekat · October 16th, 2007, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by the real shocker

Originally Posted by xx9gt6xx

Yeah he'll beat you pretty good...

And trust me, DON'T GO 4:10's W/ A 2V!!

Unless you're putting down some serious power, 4:10's are garbage in these cars. I had both 4:10's and 3:73's in my GT and there was no 3rd gear w/ the 4:10's; it would just wind out and not move.

please explain... that made zero sense to me

+1
Sounds like someone is blaming their lack of driving skill on the gears.

2kGT · October 16th, 2007, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by xx9gt6xx

Yeah he'll beat you pretty good...

And trust me, DON'T GO 4:10's W/ A 2V!!

Unless you're putting down some serious power, 4:10's are garbage in these cars. I had both 4:10's and 3:73's in my GT and there was no 3rd gear w/ the 4:10's; it would just wind out and not move. With the 3:73's it would wind out and move in 3rd. I raced another car exactly like mine besides the fact he had 4:10's and I had 3:73's (equal drivers & tires too BTW) and pulled a car and a half on him from 1st until half way into 3rd. Take it from someone who has experienced both sides of the spectrum, go 3:73's w/ your GT and you'll be very pleased...

you, sir, are an idiot.

neckbonekat · October 16th, 2007, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by 2kGT

Originally Posted by xx9gt6xx

Yeah he'll beat you pretty good...

And trust me, DON'T GO 4:10's W/ A 2V!!

Unless you're putting down some serious power, 4:10's are garbage in these cars. I had both 4:10's and 3:73's in my GT and there was no 3rd gear w/ the 4:10's; it would just wind out and not move. With the 3:73's it would wind out and move in 3rd. I raced another car exactly like mine besides the fact he had 4:10's and I had 3:73's (equal drivers & tires too BTW) and pulled a car and a half on him from 1st until half way into 3rd. Take it from someone who has experienced both sides of the spectrum, go 3:73's w/ your GT and you'll be very pleased...

you, sir, are an idiot.

At least he was polite about it.

crappy_head · October 16th, 2007, 06:12 PM

idito

KhaosGT · October 16th, 2007, 06:27 PM

i dont have gears yet so i cant comment on that :-( but thats next mod for me

HMUSN · October 16th, 2007, 06:44 PM

I have had both 3:73's and 4:10's..

first gear is a little short.. but that is kind of the point.

KhaosGT · October 16th, 2007, 07:26 PM

i want to get a set of frpp 3:73's

mystang0673 · October 16th, 2007, 07:48 PM

i wouldnt get 3.73s... i have them in my car and i want to go with 4.10s. i have raced guys with less mods but they have 4.10s and beat me and it pisses me off

2kGT · October 16th, 2007, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by KhaosGT

i want to get a set of frpp 3:73's

no you dont.

TyCouey2000GT · October 16th, 2007, 10:28 PM

I think if you drive your absolute best, you might have a chance if you prep everything ,and get all those mods. But if you got some cheep chip somewhere you'd have em, (thats along with the cat back exhaust, 4.10s, n chip)

04GTAMPA · October 16th, 2007, 10:37 PM

I have 4.10s and haven't driven 3.73 so I can't compare, but I'll tell you that sometimes I find them short and you will have no top end in 5th. It will take some power like a blower or in my case some juice to get it to move in 5th. Keep in mind that when I say "move" I'm actually speaking from a race stand-point-of-view. It's perfectly fine for daily driving.

TheUNZippee! · October 16th, 2007, 11:41 PM

I don't believe you, o4. For your penance you must had over your keys to me.

*taps foot patiently*

RyanGT · October 17th, 2007, 01:40 AM

i have 3.73 and never had problems with top speed, 120 in 4th isnt too bad is it? hehe

jivepepper · October 17th, 2007, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by 2kGT

Originally Posted by KhaosGT

i want to get a set of frpp 3:73's

no you dont.

If you enough power you do. If I ran 4:10's I would run out gear in fourth in the 1/4.

Originally Posted by 04GTAMPA

I have 4.10s and haven't driven 3.73 so I can't compare, but I'll tell you that sometimes I find them short and you will have no top end in 5th. It will take some power like a blower or in my case some juice to get it to move in 5th. Keep in mind that when I say "move" I'm actually speaking from a race stand-point-of-view. It's perfectly fine for daily driving.

My car has over 500 hp and it sucks in fifth its just a cruising gear for the highway to save gas.

gsjohnson · October 17th, 2007, 09:05 AM

Forget all the gear selection talk and just go with a blower...

jivepepper · October 17th, 2007, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by gsjohnson

Forget all the gear selection talk and just go with a blower...

+10K

silvergtstang99 · October 17th, 2007, 05:11 PM

sry bro i think hses got you, as mentioned before gears + tune and youve got a new breed of pony :wink

Originally Posted by KhaosGT

i have ran against a 05 gt with my current mods and he pulled on me in third

wont happen with 3.73's!!!

and yeah blower FTMFW!!!!

October 16th, 2007, 06:12 PM	#25
crappy_head Regular 2001 GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manati, Puerto Rico Posts: 474 iTrader: 0 reviews	idito __________________ HP 401 TQ 380 \| Vortech V-2 SQ Intercooled \| 410 Gears \|Accufab 75mm TB \| UPR O/R X Pipe \| Flowmaster 40s Eibach Sportline Springs \| Steeda U&L Rear Arms \| Subframe Connectors \| Steeda Sport Shifter

October 16th, 2007, 06:27 PM	#26
KhaosGT Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 970 iTrader: 0 reviews	i dont have gears yet so i cant comment on that :-( but thats next mod for me __________________ 2004 Black Mustang Gt When I see a 5.0...I respect my elders.

October 16th, 2007, 06:44 PM	#27
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	I have had both 3:73's and 4:10's.. first gear is a little short.. but that is kind of the point. __________________

October 16th, 2007, 07:26 PM	#28
KhaosGT Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 970 iTrader: 0 reviews	i want to get a set of frpp 3:73's __________________ 2004 Black Mustang Gt When I see a 5.0...I respect my elders.

October 16th, 2007, 07:48 PM	#29
mystang0673 MM Fanatic 6.82@100mph 1.45 60' Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,260 iTrader: 0 reviews	i wouldnt get 3.73s... i have them in my car and i want to go with 4.10s. i have raced guys with less mods but they have 4.10s and beat me and it pisses me off __________________

October 16th, 2007, 10:28 PM	#31
TyCouey2000GT Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 761 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think if you drive your absolute best, you might have a chance if you prep everything ,and get all those mods. But if you got some cheep chip somewhere you'd have em, (thats along with the cat back exhaust, 4.10s, n chip) __________________ Your Average GT

October 16th, 2007, 10:37 PM	#32
04GTAMPA Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,742 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have 4.10s and haven't driven 3.73 so I can't compare, but I'll tell you that sometimes I find them short and you will have no top end in 5th. It will take some power like a blower or in my case some juice to get it to move in 5th. Keep in mind that when I say "move" I'm actually speaking from a race stand-point-of-view. It's perfectly fine for daily driving. __________________ Slow, really slow Cobra. Wanna see? MM Cobra Club Member #81 "TAMPA BAY AREA CREW"

October 17th, 2007, 01:40 AM	#34
RyanGT MM Fanatic 2000 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 4,258 iTrader: 4 reviews	i have 3.73 and never had problems with top speed, 120 in 4th isnt too bad is it? hehe

October 17th, 2007, 09:05 AM	#36
gsjohnson Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 682 iTrader: 0 reviews	Forget all the gear selection talk and just go with a blower... __________________ 2004 Mustang GT The difference between a girlfriend and wife is about 50 pounds.

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