i'm starting to feel like a jackass for having put these gears in my car seeing as how i don't plan to s/c it. is there anyone out there n/a with 3.73's? how great was the improvement if any?
any and all n/a 96-98 cobras with 3.73's????
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4.10's would be better. They are better than stock
gears!
gears!
I've seen more '99s with 3.73's n/a than 96-98's dunno why, but I see a lot. 373's aint all bad so don't worry bout it too much, still better than stock.
I have 3.73 gears in my 95 Cobra, and am happy with the results. I do not plan on replacing them with 4.10's.
Mark
Mark
Yes, its true that the engines are different. However, they both originally come with 3.27's. (96 to 98 and 95R). I still think the 3.73's are a good choice.
Personally, I miss the 32v Mod engined Cobra I used to own. Damn fine engine.
Mark
Personally, I miss the 32v Mod engined Cobra I used to own. Damn fine engine.
Mark
Dont fear the gear. 4.30s
I had a 3.73 last year. It was just not enough.
Switch to 4.10 this year.
I am much more happy with the 4.10 than the 3.73
Switch to 4.10 this year.
I am much more happy with the 4.10 than the 3.73
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I have 3.73's in my 96. I hear everyone say ditch them for 4.10's or 4.30's.
I'm not going to though. First gear is short enough as it is.
But, on the other hand, if you can drive it, and I mean really drive it, you should go w/ the steeper gears....
If you can't, and you're already not able to get the tires to hook up, w/ 4.30's you'll be burning out all the way through 3rd gear. You'll be going slow, and you'll look like an ass. lol
I'm not going to though. First gear is short enough as it is.
But, on the other hand, if you can drive it, and I mean really drive it, you should go w/ the steeper gears....
If you can't, and you're already not able to get the tires to hook up, w/ 4.30's you'll be burning out all the way through 3rd gear. You'll be going slow, and you'll look like an ass. lol
I've been running 3.73's for about 30,000 miles now, love 'em! I've got a good zip around town and run the interstate at 80+ with now problems. BUT, I've gotten used to them and looking to switch to 4.30's soon. I'm wanting more zip around town and besides, I need to slow my ass down on the interstates. Those runs up and down I-71 at 110mph and better are gonna catch up with me!:burn:
We all know 96-98 DOHC cobra motors love high gearing. I switched from 3.27s to 3.73s and now I'm switching to 4.30s because 3.73s aren't enough IMO.
There are too many new cars out there with similar performance, like the somwhat new subaru WRXs, Mach1, BMW 330s. I want to still have the performance edge over them and 4.30s are a great way to start
Since I don't ever plan to install a supercharger or nitrous, 4.30s are the way to go.
BTW, I've heard the engine revs at 3000rpms in 5th at 80mph with 4.30s.
There are too many new cars out there with similar performance, like the somwhat new subaru WRXs, Mach1, BMW 330s. I want to still have the performance edge over them and 4.30s are a great way to start
Since I don't ever plan to install a supercharger or nitrous, 4.30s are the way to go. BTW, I've heard the engine revs at 3000rpms in 5th at 80mph with 4.30s.
BlackCobra96
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I guess you'll have to get a supercharger.
I just got 3:73 installed last month and I love them. I test drove my friends 99 with 4:10, it was great but just too much for my taste. First gear is very short and the rpm range on the hwy was too high for me. What ever ratio you decide, get the FMS gears. You will have to shop around but I found them for 187 bucks and when installed no gear noises what so ever. my 2 cent worth
That ratio is with the 4.10's.. At 80mph with my 4.10's.. im sitting at 3000rpms. 4.30's will prolly be around the 3200rpm range.
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wow 4 months later and i'm still getting reply's to this. thanks guys.
I ran 12.9@107 with 3.73's and minor bolt ons, is that good enough?
12.9 with minor bolt ons and 3.73s???? What bolt ons did you have AND did you dyno it? How much horsepower? Torque?
Dean
ya iwould like to know too...:dw:
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