couple questions

02MiNeRaLgRaYGT · May 16th, 2008, 11:55 AM

hey guys i have a couple questions. i want to get gears and i was leaning towards 3.73 because i have to drive to work on the interstate. its only like 15 min but i still dont want to put wear and tear on the motor. ive been wondering tho how would 3.90s be on the interstate? would they still be too much gear? my other question is about a shifter. i already have a b&m short throw but i was wondering if an upgrade to an mgw would be worth the money?

94pacecarSVT · May 16th, 2008, 12:36 PM

3.90's shouldnt be too much worse then 3.73's. and the mgw is IMO the best shifter out there.

GTsetGO · May 16th, 2008, 12:38 PM

i have 410's and used the drive 45 minutes one way to work. was still getting 22mpg on highway.

White99stang · May 16th, 2008, 12:40 PM

difference between 3.73 and 4.10 sticky is right above. If anyone is worried about gas then keep the stock gears. Why spend money on gears and then only get ones that give decent performance when you can get gears for the same price and get better performance

HMUSN · May 16th, 2008, 12:46 PM

get the 4:10's and an MGW

fast eddie03 · May 16th, 2008, 12:50 PM

410's all the way, I still get decent milage on the highway... 373's aren't worth it in my opinion...

White99stang · May 16th, 2008, 12:59 PM

aww shit i am so excited to see this, i can't believe my eyes. Another gear and shifter question lol

GTsetGO · May 16th, 2008, 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by White99stang

aww shit i am so excited to see this, i can't believe my eyes. Another gear and shifter question lol

are you serious.

FoxHoss · May 17th, 2008, 01:11 AM

asking about gears that close in ratio is like a fat chick... she weighs in at 373lbs, 390lb, or 410lbs... in the end theyr all fat chicks so i say bang the biggest one and brag about your adventures

M0T0PSYC0 · May 17th, 2008, 03:39 AM

I got 3.90s in mine and there fine for highway speeds I still get good gas mileage even better than my 01 with the stock gears in it of course that ones an auto though, but you wont sacrifice much with 3.90s. Of course first gear is almost nonexistant, as soon as I get moving, its time for second

tom2000r · May 17th, 2008, 04:52 AM

Originally Posted by FoxHoss

asking about gears that close in ratio is like a fat chick... she weighs in at 373lbs, 390lb, or 410lbs... in the end theyr all fat chicks so i say bang the biggest one and brag about your adventures

I want 557s then.......

02MiNeRaLgRaYGT · May 17th, 2008, 01:15 PM

well its not really the gas mileage as much as the high rpms being hard on the motor when im on the interstate that im worried about. i kno that its pretty much agreed that the mgw is the best shifter out there but the fact that i already have a short throw makes it hard for me to spend $180 or so, but i probably dont understand bc i dont have an mgw lol

neverfastenough1 · May 17th, 2008, 01:49 PM

If your car sees a lot of track time and is going to stay n/a, go for the 3.90's or 4.10's. Otherwise 3.73's will be plenty for light to light fun on the street. They will have a higher top end, also. As far as the shifter, the difference will be adjustability. The MGW is higher quality, but in the long run, spending 190 bucks for a short throw shifter if you already have one is probably not worth it. If your shifter is acting up, sticking, worn, or just not working for you, then I would say switch it out.

Roos85 · May 17th, 2008, 02:19 PM

Well I would probably go with the 4.10's since your on the highway for such a short period of time. Also I ended up going with the steeda tri ax shifter and wouldnt trade it for the world (well I would) but anyways... Its an awesome shifter. But since you already have one, I wouldnt waste the money. The biggest thing is getting rid of the stock sponge they call a shifter

06RedfireGT · May 17th, 2008, 02:24 PM

4.10s and MGW

May 16th, 2008, 11:55 AM	#1
02MiNeRaLgRaYGT Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 139 iTrader: 0 reviews	couple questions hey guys i have a couple questions. i want to get gears and i was leaning towards 3.73 because i have to drive to work on the interstate. its only like 15 min but i still dont want to put wear and tear on the motor. ive been wondering tho how would 3.90s be on the interstate? would they still be too much gear? my other question is about a shifter. i already have a b&m short throw but i was wondering if an upgrade to an mgw would be worth the money?

May 16th, 2008, 12:36 PM	#2
94pacecarSVT Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT 11.2@122.36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 656 iTrader: 1 reviews	3.90's shouldnt be too much worse then 3.73's. and the mgw is IMO the best shifter out there. __________________ black 96 gt w/ non pi motor, cai, built t45, built rear end w/ 3.73's, completely modded suspension, race radiator.....startin over. www.rk-collection.com

May 16th, 2008, 12:38 PM	#3
GTsetGO Cigar Assassin 2004 Mustang GT 12.88 @ 112 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Posts: 13,888 iTrader: 10 reviews	i have 410's and used the drive 45 minutes one way to work. was still getting 22mpg on highway. __________________ Cigar Samplers for Sale

May 16th, 2008, 12:40 PM	#4
White99stang MM's nicest mod, :) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3,718 iTrader: 0 reviews	difference between 3.73 and 4.10 sticky is right above. If anyone is worried about gas then keep the stock gears. Why spend money on gears and then only get ones that give decent performance when you can get gears for the same price and get better performance __________________ 06 Dodge MegaCab Diesel 455rwhp/815rwtq REAL TRUCKS DON'T USE SPARK PLUGS

May 16th, 2008, 12:46 PM	#5
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	get the 4:10's and an MGW __________________

May 16th, 2008, 12:50 PM	#6
fast eddie03 Newbie 2003 MUSTANG GT UNKNOWN Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sedalia Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	410's all the way, I still get decent milage on the highway... 373's aren't worth it in my opinion...

May 16th, 2008, 12:59 PM	#7
White99stang MM's nicest mod, :) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3,718 iTrader: 0 reviews	aww shit i am so excited to see this, i can't believe my eyes. Another gear and shifter question lol __________________ 06 Dodge MegaCab Diesel 455rwhp/815rwtq REAL TRUCKS DON'T USE SPARK PLUGS

May 17th, 2008, 01:11 AM	#9
FoxHoss Enthusiast 02' GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brooklyn, CT Posts: 902 iTrader: 0 reviews	asking about gears that close in ratio is like a fat chick... she weighs in at 373lbs, 390lb, or 410lbs... in the end theyr all fat chicks so i say bang the biggest one and brag about your adventures __________________ Nitrous is like a hot girl with an STD... you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences 02' GT ~ Twin Screwed 469hp/493tq

May 17th, 2008, 03:39 AM	#10
M0T0PSYC0 Regular 1999 Mustang GT 13.8 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Otsego, MI Posts: 154 iTrader: 0 reviews	I got 3.90s in mine and there fine for highway speeds I still get good gas mileage even better than my 01 with the stock gears in it of course that ones an auto though, but you wont sacrifice much with 3.90s. Of course first gear is almost nonexistant, as soon as I get moving, its time for second __________________ 99 forrest green vert: -Diablosport Predator & Tune (removed for cheap gas use) -Motive 3.90 gears -MRT Catted H -Flowmaster American Thunder catback -Eibach Sportlines -Tokico D-Spec shocks & struts My Garage

May 17th, 2008, 01:15 PM	#12
02MiNeRaLgRaYGT Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 139 iTrader: 0 reviews	well its not really the gas mileage as much as the high rpms being hard on the motor when im on the interstate that im worried about. i kno that its pretty much agreed that the mgw is the best shifter out there but the fact that i already have a short throw makes it hard for me to spend $180 or so, but i probably dont understand bc i dont have an mgw lol

May 17th, 2008, 01:49 PM	#13
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,777 iTrader: 3 reviews	If your car sees a lot of track time and is going to stay n/a, go for the 3.90's or 4.10's. Otherwise 3.73's will be plenty for light to light fun on the street. They will have a higher top end, also. As far as the shifter, the difference will be adjustability. The MGW is higher quality, but in the long run, spending 190 bucks for a short throw shifter if you already have one is probably not worth it. If your shifter is acting up, sticking, worn, or just not working for you, then I would say switch it out. __________________

May 17th, 2008, 02:19 PM	#14
Roos85 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 808 iTrader: 3 reviews	Well I would probably go with the 4.10's since your on the highway for such a short period of time. Also I ended up going with the steeda tri ax shifter and wouldnt trade it for the world (well I would) but anyways... Its an awesome shifter. But since you already have one, I wouldnt waste the money. The biggest thing is getting rid of the stock sponge they call a shifter __________________ 2004 Comp Orange GT - SLP Loudmouth, Pypes O/R X Pipe w/mils, Steeda Tri-ax, JLT Ram Air

May 17th, 2008, 02:24 PM	#15
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,211 iTrader: 2 reviews	4.10s and MGW __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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