gears question.

[ryanjoachim]

Didnt really know where to post this but ive been curious, Right now i have 4.10 FR gears( it was set up for the strip when i bought it) and was considering going to 3.73 since i DD my car. Just wanted some thoughts on if this change is really worth the 200$ for the driveability... etc

 

[SID297]

It will be hardly noticeable.

 

[OhIIICobra]

I would keep the 4.10's.

 

[Keith Stone]

The difference between the two is nowhere near worth $200

 

[Sinister04L]

I wish it was that cheap to swap gears in mine!

 

[SpectorV]

200 is just for the gears ,then another 200+ for installing them unless you do it yourself of course.

3.73 vs 4.10 wont be a big enough difference to make it worth while, at least not to me.

 

['03GTinFLA]

I'm gonna go against the grain here and say it might be worth it. Is your car standard or automatic. Auto it would def not be worth it but I can see there being a case for change if it's standard. Reason being, I get tired of being in stop and go traffic everyday and constantly rowing the gears. I had 3:73's and inherited 3:55's with my IRS swap. I thought that made a nice difference to where I can stay in each gear a little longer and with my tiny 1.7 KB I don't feel like I lost any ability to get moving or spin tires when I want. It's not a giant difference but I noticed it. If those things seem to be worth the $ on gears and changing them, then sure go for it. If $ is tight and a little difference doesn't seem to be a big deal to you, then leave it as is.

 

[buckinwild]

I agree with everyone. This is also a topic with people considering the 3.55 to 3.73 change in mach1s, nah anything less than .50 ratio change I wouldn't even consider it.

 

[FL-Orange]

Don't fear the gear.

I liked 4.10's vs. 3.55's in the mach - it allowed me to hit 5th at a lower mph and not feel bogged down. When I kept my foot out of the pedal I got better mpg too.

 

[pho_phizzat]

What fl orange said!

 

[yellowbra]

Didnt really know where to post this but ive been curious, Right now i have 4.10 FR gears( it was set up for the strip when i bought it) and was considering going to 3.73 since i DD my car. Just wanted some thoughts on if this change is really worth the 200$ for the driveability... etc

are you ever looking to get a blower or up the power on your car? If so I would suggest 3.55's they seem to be in the best spot for a car with a blower. Otherwise if your staying N/A then get the 3.73's.

 

[ryanjoachim]

I'm gonna go against the grain here and say it might be worth it. Is your car standard or automatic. Auto it would def not be worth it but I can see there being a case for change if it's standard. Reason being, I get tired of being in stop and go traffic everyday and constantly rowing the gears. I had 3:73's and inherited 3:55's with my IRS swap. I thought that made a nice difference to where I can stay in each gear a little longer and with my tiny 1.7 KB I don't feel like I lost any ability to get moving or spin tires when I want. It's not a giant difference but I noticed it. If those things seem to be worth the $ on gears and changing them, then sure go for it. If $ is tight and a little difference doesn't seem to be a big deal to you, then leave it as is.

it is a standard (mods in sig) and its just a pain i do alot of highway driveing now also about 20 miles a day commute on highway and cruiseing at 75 im running around 2700 rpms also the city driveing is what eats me up i really dont even need to use first gear unless on a little incline but i use it anyway would 3:55s be the better way to go instead of 3:73s?