Question?

hoochky · October 1st, 2006, 03:05 AM

I bought a 98 GT about 2 months ago and love it. Since buying it I've put some wheels on it, x-pipe with flows,and a k&n air filter on it. Me and my wife love it but the take off power kinda let me down. This guy I work with said to put some 3:73's under it but then another guy said to put 4:11's. Can anyone tell me which is best. Also I thought about putting some 1 inch wheel spacers on it, can anyone help me with that? Is that a good idea? My wife wants to lower it a little I was just wondering how much? Thanks for anything.[/list]

ChrisJ · October 1st, 2006, 04:52 AM

Is this a 5-Speed car?

What are your future plans for the car?

If you are not going to add a poweradder then 4.10's are what you want...

If you plan on doing a power adder then go with 3.73's...

If it is an auto I say 4.10's all the way...

ckthecerealkiller · October 1st, 2006, 05:36 AM

I personally don't like wheel spacers. But that's just me, I think they cause more trouble then they are worth.

For the drop it depends on if you buy new wheels or are going to be a serious drag car or what.

WELCOME TO MM!!!

drgnracin72 · October 1st, 2006, 08:00 AM

if you plan on going forced induction later on go with the 3.73 but if your gonna stay n/a put some 4.10 in it. do not use wheel spacers as they are unsafe

ChrisJ · October 1st, 2006, 08:23 AM

The wheel spacers can make your axles very unhappy...

hoochky · October 2nd, 2006, 01:06 AM

The car is an automatic. The car will be an everyday car, but will the 4:11s really hurt my gas mileage?

itschristorres8 · October 2nd, 2006, 01:15 AM

Originally Posted by hoochky

The car is an automatic. The car will be an everyday car, but will the 4:11s really hurt my gas mileage?

*4:10's
Yes
how much? not alot
2-3 mpg is what ive heard. but like they sed above. if you arent going FI, get the 4.10

ChrisJ · October 2nd, 2006, 01:17 AM

4.10's really wont make the much difference in the MPG...Like 2-3 mpg less then what you get with your stockers...

hoochky · October 2nd, 2006, 01:54 AM

Thanks for the help. I still don't know what to do about the spacers, I bought the wheels and I'm not satisified with how they look on the back. It just looks like it has that sunk in look.

October 1st, 2006, 03:05 AM	#1
hoochky Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Caneyville, Ky Posts: 7	Question? I bought a 98 GT about 2 months ago and love it. Since buying it I've put some wheels on it, x-pipe with flows,and a k&n air filter on it. Me and my wife love it but the take off power kinda let me down. This guy I work with said to put some 3:73's under it but then another guy said to put 4:11's. Can anyone tell me which is best. Also I thought about putting some 1 inch wheel spacers on it, can anyone help me with that? Is that a good idea? My wife wants to lower it a little I was just wondering how much? Thanks for anything.[/list]

October 1st, 2006, 04:52 AM	#2
ChrisJ MM Ninjas! 2002 Mustang GT SLOW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 14,714	Is this a 5-Speed car? What are your future plans for the car? If you are not going to add a poweradder then 4.10's are what you want... If you plan on doing a power adder then go with 3.73's... If it is an auto I say 4.10's all the way... __________________ My Junk www.myspace.com/cjobe

October 1st, 2006, 08:23 AM	#5
ChrisJ MM Ninjas! 2002 Mustang GT SLOW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 14,714	The wheel spacers can make your axles very unhappy... __________________ My Junk www.myspace.com/cjobe

October 2nd, 2006, 01:17 AM	#8
ChrisJ MM Ninjas! 2002 Mustang GT SLOW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 14,714	4.10's really wont make the much difference in the MPG...Like 2-3 mpg less then what you get with your stockers... __________________ My Junk www.myspace.com/cjobe

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ckthecerealkiller Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Greeley Colorado with high rate of living an low wages baby! Posts: 935	I personally don't like wheel spacers. But that's just me, I think they cause more trouble then they are worth. For the drop it depends on if you buy new wheels or are going to be a serious drag car or what. WELCOME TO MM!!!

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hoochky Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Caneyville, Ky Posts: 7	The car is an automatic. The car will be an everyday car, but will the 4:11s really hurt my gas mileage?

October 2nd, 2006, 01:54 AM	#9
hoochky Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Caneyville, Ky Posts: 7	Thanks for the help. I still don't know what to do about the spacers, I bought the wheels and I'm not satisified with how they look on the back. It just looks like it has that sunk in look.

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