beginner question about gears! Help if you dont mind!

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myslow04gt

Formally my03mustang
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ok i was planning on changing my gears because i thought the gears i had on my car were stock.... so time has come for me to get the gears i texted the guy i got the car from he told me i have 4.10s done by mustang magic :( ....:(.....

i dont really understand the low end top end stuff if someone can explain the situation to me id greatly appreciate it.....

i was planning on getting 3.73s.... but i dont know if 4.10s is better.....or if i will think my car will be slower if i go from 4.10s to 3.73s


i use my car as a daily driver, and i do occasionally want to break some necks on the road from stop lights and on the hwy....

since im not as knowledgeable as most of you i dont know what to do, i tried to call real speed to have them explain it but they didnt answer....

also im wondering if the 4.10s could have put unnecessary wear and tear on my car....

some facts of my 4.10 gears i have now
-1st gear sucks... from a stop light im a dam slug.... i have to automatically basically shift into second then basically shift into third
-5th gear going 65 is 2500 rpms
and when im in 5th gear going 120 or 130 im at 5500 or 5000 rpms
-4th gear is great but once i really start moving like 70 is 4200ish rpms and i try to keep my rpms at 3k or below always
how am i supposed to go 150 without blowing my engine im soooo confused i want to be a beast on the road :(

and if 4.10s are track gears why cant i go 150 easy?

will 3.73s help me from a dead stop if not going to be able to go 150... with 4.10s or with 3.73s....or going from 4.10 to 3.73 will i think my car is slower?>

when im on the highway and people try to mess around they usually seem like theyll get me but once i get up on it i prevail, i kind of just want it to be not a competition from the beginning to the end.. and i know i need a supercharger not a moderately modded gt but im trying

and if i change my gears with all the added option will my car shift cleaner and sound a bit cleaner?

i know its alot of questions but i know someone or all of you know these answers.... im sorry to bother you all anything will help if youd like to call me or text me 631-506-9643 my names nick for those who havent met me. thanks again
 
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Calypso

Chautauqua Coordinator / Classifieds Moderator
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myslow04gt said:
ok i was planning on changing my gears because i thought the gears i had on my car were stock.... so time has come for me to get the gears i texted the guy i got the car from he told me i have 4.10s done by mustang magic :( ....:(.....

i dont really understand the low end top end stuff if someone can explain the situation to me id greatly appreciate it.....

i was planning on getting 3.73s.... but i dont know if 4.10s is better.....or if i will think my car will be slower if i go from 4.10s to 3.73s


i use my car as a daily driver, and i do occasionally want to break some necks on the road from stop lights and on the hwy....

since im not as knowledgeable as most of you i dont know what to do, i tried to call real speed to have them explain it but they didnt answer....

also im wondering if the 4.10s could have put unnecessary wear and tear on my car....

some facts of my 4.10 gears i have now
-1st gear sucks... from a stop light im a dam slug.... i have to automatically basically shift into second then basically shift into third
-5th gear going 65 is 2500 rpms
and when im in 5th gear going 120 or 130 im at 5500 or 5000 rpms
-4th gear is great but once i really start moving like 70 is 4200ish rpms and i try to keep my rpms at 3k or below always
how am i supposed to go 150 without blowing my engine im soooo confused i want to be a beast on the road :(

and if 4.10s are track gears why cant i go 150 easy?

will 3.73s help me from a dead stop if not going to be able to go 150... with 4.10s or with 3.73s....or going from 4.10 to 3.73 will i think my car is slower?>

when im on the highway and people try to mess around they usually seem like theyll get me but once i get up on it i prevail, i kind of just want it to be not a competition from the beginning to the end.. and i know i need a supercharger not a moderately modded gt but im trying

and if i change my gears with all the added option will my car shift cleaner and sound a bit cleaner?

i know its alot of questions but i know someone or all of you know these answers.... im sorry to bother you all anything will help if youd like to call me or text me 631-506-9643 my names nick for those who havent met me. thanks again
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no one else has asked so I will be the first...
Why are you worried about going 130 to 150? especially on the street?
I am sure I wont be the only one curious about this.. At that kind of speed I hope no child runs out in the road for a ball..
If you plan to go with a power adder I would drop down to a 3.73 gear..
4.10s are ok but they are not usually highway friendly..
 
4eyedcoupe

4eyedcoupe

Formally Ihatemyliver
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I have 410's in my fox with a 2004 GT drivetrain. I get about 25mpg's. 70mph in 5th gear cruising on the highway I'm around 27-2800rpms with a tr3650. If you think your car is sluggish with the 4.10's, then you would be disapointed with the 3.73's. MY question is, why are you affraid to run the car over 3000 rpms? These motors can handle it without issue. I believe the stock cam's power band is up to 5400rpms. I assume since you aren't allowing it to spin the RPMS above 3k, that's why the car feels sluggish...especially with 4.10's since they get you through the rpms quicker. You make more HP & torque above 3000rpms than below. Don't be scared to run the gears out more when you are trying to have fun and you should be pleasantly suprised....(granted I have the same drivetrain as you, but in a car that is close to 1000lbs lighter)
 
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myslow04gt

Formally my03mustang
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haha nice! you must fly... but i heard from a friend that i thought was reputable because he has a 03 gt supercharged... he told me not to go over 3000 rpms otherwise it will damage the motor
 
On Edge

On Edge

Well-Known Member
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These are just my opinions and comments:
* even on the highway, no need to go 150.
* I've never gone 150, my car feels like danger at 130 ( or it could just be me as I'm a scaredy cat ) plus hitting a small rock / pothole at 150 will F up your day.
* you don't have the braking power to do 150. Stock shitty 2 piston calipers with stock pads and rotors won't do it.
* 4:10 s are fine, just as 3:73s are fine.
* gears don't give you hp.
* shift 1st and 2nd between 5750 and 6000 (when racing ).
* shifting at 3000 is pointless ( when racing ).
* don't worry about being a beast ..... Someone will always be faster.
* think when you rode a bicycle: if you wanted to go faster quick, you would change gears to the small gear. Once you got going, you changed gears to the big gear. Same thing with 4:10s...it'll get you to speed and rpm's faster.
* I have a friend with crazy power and gears ... He could do wheelies. But he can't cruise at 100. Or his rpm's would be sky high.
 
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myslow04gt

Formally my03mustang
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yeah your right well said good points. i guess im being a little immature haha maybe really immature i try to be safe but have fun....
 
loustang

loustang

Bronx Regional Coordinator / Member Plus
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Hey ur question is a simple answer to me I won't give u safety tips on how to drive but it seems like u don't like the 410 cause of the high RPM at highway cruising speeds n too fast shifting n u do waist more gas with 410 I'm a daily driver myself n 373 Or 355 r ur answer great at cruising speeds n take off is good n not as gas Gosling like the 410 are ull reach ur max speed with no problem this way the 410 r no good for top end I hope this helps.call Realspeed they'll set u strait good luck.
 
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