Got to really try out my new Ford Racing 4.10 Gears
Well I got a little bit of seat time with my new Ford Racing 4.10 Gears and wanted to throw some stuff out there since questions about gears seem to dominate the forums sometimes.
First off I have a fully stock suspension (except lowering springs)
I have cheaper "Kuhmo Ecsta" tires, 245/50/16, Tread wear 400, Trac A, Temp A.
Also when the gears were done I had the Trac-Loc rebuilt becuase I was Dog Legging
At the time my car was stock and I had a flat on the Highway and my son was asleep in his car seat so I caused some run flat damage to get the car off the Highway and to a safe place to throw on the spare. Since I had no mods on the car I bought the least expensive tires at the time.
So for you guys running a modified suspension with better tires you can expect better results than me for traction.
Let me just say that 1st is crazy, I cant go WOT in 1st without completely blowing the tires loose. WOT is not even needed. I can leave in first using less than full throttle and its faster than the stock gears were at full throttle. 2nd feels like 1st, 3rd feels like 2nd, 4th feels like 3rd, You get the idea. The car can start off in 2nd if you want. The torque is amazing. WOT in 2nd gear then hitting 3rd is nothing but fun. It pulls HARD!! In any gear you will feel the fabric pattern from your seat pressed into your back.
Yes it does kind of suck on the Highway, everyone in concerned about that so I will tell you that the RPM's are up there. But its not the end of the world. It is not TOO bad to deal with. If you want something you must give up something else in return. So yes I guess if you are really concerned about the RPM's that much then go with some 3.73's but I will tell you that when I am on the street and I go through those gears and get pushed back in the seat, I love those 4.10's and think to myself I am so glad I went with them. Just today I hit 4th and the tires let out a small chirp. Thats amazing with a soft clutch and my mods. I also had one incident were I hit second and the tires spun with some wheel hop, so Lower Control Arms may be in my future if the problem continues.
All said and done my "Denim Dyno" gives a two thumbs up.
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1990 LX, MAC CAI, C&L 76mm MAF, DIY ported upper, MAC 70mm T/B, BBK Equal length shorties, BBK O/R H-pipe, March U/D Pullies, Flowmaster American Thunder with Dumps, FRPP 4.10 gears, Electric Fan, 130 Amp Alt, FRPP Plug Wires, MSD Cap, MSD Coil, 14* Timing, 180* stat, BBK springs, Chrome pony's.
dang!!!! Makes me wanna get some 4.10's ASAP. First I think I'll start with an alum DS, then do the gears. If A guy is gonna get a SC should I maybe get 3.73's??? or stay with the 3.55's???
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'08 GT premium 5 spd-- TVS2300 tuned by Tillmans CR
My girlfriend calls it a waste of money, but I see it as saving money(and time away from her) if I install it myself
dang!!!! Makes me wanna get some 4.10's ASAP. First I think I'll start with an alum DS, then do the gears. If A guy is gonna get a SC should I maybe get 3.73's??? or stay with the 3.55's???
going to 373 from 355 isint much
390 wouldent be too hateful
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i have yet to find some one else who when changing their oil ( every 2000 miles or when they get bored ) details the under side of their car.
X-C April 2010,Heads, Cam,Internals April 2011, or blown engine, witch ever comes first.
The transformation has begun!
First off... congrats on you 5.0... that sounds like a little too much fun
Do you guys think Ill have too much of a traction issue in my 2000 GT if I go 4.10? Im planing on upper and lower control arms, car is lowered and I have good tires.
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-2000 Mustang GT Ford Racing 4.10s // T45R 5speed// Hawk HPS Brake Pads // Cold Air // BBK 75mm TB // BBK X-pipe // Hooker Aero Chambers // Eibach Sportline's // Ford Racing Upper and Maximum Motorsports Lower Control Arms // '95 Cobra R's // Toyo Proxes T1-S // Steeda Tri- Ax Ram HDX Clutch // tuned w/ SCT X3
First off... congrats on you 5.0... that sounds like a little too much fun
Do you guys think Ill have too much of a traction issue in my 2000 GT if I go 4.10? Im planing on upper and lower control arms, car is lowered and I have good tires.
You would have to change your name to oneFASTERmustang
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1990 LX, MAC CAI, C&L 76mm MAF, DIY ported upper, MAC 70mm T/B, BBK Equal length shorties, BBK O/R H-pipe, March U/D Pullies, Flowmaster American Thunder with Dumps, FRPP 4.10 gears, Electric Fan, 130 Amp Alt, FRPP Plug Wires, MSD Cap, MSD Coil, 14* Timing, 180* stat, BBK springs, Chrome pony's.
First off... congrats on you 5.0... that sounds like a little too much fun
Do you guys think Ill have too much of a traction issue in my 2000 GT if I go 4.10? Im planing on upper and lower control arms, car is lowered and I have good tires.
as far as uca lca's on my sixer i really dont need them till it rains.... then my car will beat you to death
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i have yet to find some one else who when changing their oil ( every 2000 miles or when they get bored ) details the under side of their car.
X-C April 2010,Heads, Cam,Internals April 2011, or blown engine, witch ever comes first.
The transformation has begun!
No Reggie I wont wipe off this smile for about a month. I know I'm preaching to the choir but grab some popcorn becuase my parade FINALY came to town. lol...
Samotrx7: Man I never thought about going back. What if I ever got another car? What if something happened to this one. Oh no your freaking me out bro. what if I was ever stuck with stock gears again? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO please LORD NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, Oh please dont let it happen.PLEASE!!
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1990 LX, MAC CAI, C&L 76mm MAF, DIY ported upper, MAC 70mm T/B, BBK Equal length shorties, BBK O/R H-pipe, March U/D Pullies, Flowmaster American Thunder with Dumps, FRPP 4.10 gears, Electric Fan, 130 Amp Alt, FRPP Plug Wires, MSD Cap, MSD Coil, 14* Timing, 180* stat, BBK springs, Chrome pony's.
First off... congrats on you 5.0... that sounds like a little too much fun
Do you guys think Ill have too much of a traction issue in my 2000 GT if I go 4.10? Im planing on upper and lower control arms, car is lowered and I have good tires.
Awesome thread...ya got me all exited I originally planned and purchased 4:10's in my 93 but with a T-56, Drag Radials and <cough> 347...can't wait to feel it on the Denim Dyno
The Denim Dyno is priceless
On your 2000 I'm here to tell you first hand I have 3:73 and was running Falken tires. They were good for traction for about 19k miles and then not really much grip if you launch around the 2500 rpm. I have springs and control arms.
I went D/R's two weekends ago, I will never again put street tires on the rear of my cars unless I have a long trip planned.
Well I got a little bit of seat time with my new Ford Racing 4.10 Gears and wanted to throw some stuff out there since questions about gears seem to dominate the forums sometimes. First off I have a fully stock suspension (except lowering springs) I have cheaper "Kuhmo Ecsta" tires, 245/50/16, Tread wear 400, Trac A, Temp A.
Got to really try out my new Ford Racing 4.10 Gears 
