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<blockquote data-quote="chuckstang" data-source="post: 5076345" data-attributes="member: 22032"><p>The higher the numerical gear ratio, the "peppier" the car will feel. But keep in mind, each gear will tach out sooner and for some that means alot more shifting around town and worse gas mileage if you like to get on the loud pedal alot. But you can actually save gas as well if you shift into overdrive crusing around town where before with the stock gears you could not because the car would bog down and want to stall.</p><p>A heavier car in generally will benefit alot from a higher numerical gear ratio as it acts as a torque multiplier and helps alot from a dead stop and will get you into your power band quicker in all gears.</p><p>One big disadvantage will be the lack of traction in 1st gear and most likely 2nd gear if you retain the stock tires. </p><p>A 4:10 ratio out back would be best for the more hardcore racer while the 3:73 that you mentioned will give you the best of both worlds for the weekend warrior and around the town cruiser.</p><p>Good luck and remember, do not fear the gear! Once you drive in a properly geard 4v mustang, you will never want anything less than 373 IMO</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chuckstang, post: 5076345, member: 22032"] The higher the numerical gear ratio, the "peppier" the car will feel. But keep in mind, each gear will tach out sooner and for some that means alot more shifting around town and worse gas mileage if you like to get on the loud pedal alot. But you can actually save gas as well if you shift into overdrive crusing around town where before with the stock gears you could not because the car would bog down and want to stall. A heavier car in generally will benefit alot from a higher numerical gear ratio as it acts as a torque multiplier and helps alot from a dead stop and will get you into your power band quicker in all gears. One big disadvantage will be the lack of traction in 1st gear and most likely 2nd gear if you retain the stock tires. A 4:10 ratio out back would be best for the more hardcore racer while the 3:73 that you mentioned will give you the best of both worlds for the weekend warrior and around the town cruiser. Good luck and remember, do not fear the gear! Once you drive in a properly geard 4v mustang, you will never want anything less than 373 IMO [/QUOTE]
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