[Tim13]

I did a search for this here, and on Google, with no results, so forgive me if I just happen to lack the search gene.

My plan is to go from the 3.31 gears in the '13 performance package with manual transmission, to 3.73's. I'm an old man, so this car will never be raced, and frankly, it will live a pretty sedate life with me behind the wheel...lol.

I'm really just interested in a snappy 0 to 60 mph profile since it will be my daily driver.

Does anyone have any data for the V6 with PP and 3.73 gears as far as 0 to 60 goes?

Thanks,

Tim

 

['12MayhemSurfer]

I'm interested as well. Any info on the fuel efficiency would be appreciated too.

 

[Strange Mud]

i can't answer your ? but it does fine with the 3.31, I would expect improvement with the 3.73 I do think if you want your speedo/odo to work correctly you will have to get a tuner since Ford doesn't support the 3.73 in a v6....this may anger the wtty Gods.

 

[mustangkid9234]

Needs tuner
And lcas to control it
But i think 28 mpgs highway

 

[3.73-11]

Op I would stay 3.31 get some kind of tune and call it a day. I've got 3.73 gears&steeda 93 perf tune and on the same trip just on the return leg I averaged about the same 28mpg as otw there on stock tune&stock 2.73s. But unless u really like to shift a lot and don't drive 65+ hwy much? I'd stay 3.31s
3.31s IMO r the best gear for the 3.7 due to the ratios in the mt82.

 

[dcollin24]

AM claims 4.3 0-60 with 3.73, ds, tune, tires, but they have an auto too

 

[multicam11A]

I'm not gonna discourage you from modding! You would need a tune though.

And like the poster above said, AM's V6 ran a 4.3 0-60... But that had an automatic and aluminum DS which are both things you won't have.

Before anyone could guess what you'd do 0-60 in you'd have to get an idea of what you can do now! Stock PP's have run as quick as 5.1.

If what you're looking for is a quicker-feeling car, 3.73's and a tune may be the way to go. Also look into a CAI. That and a tune helped throttle response a lot.

 

[Tim13]

Thanks for the reminder on the tune dealio. I'm going to resist angering the warranty Gods, but I know how I am. I"m a tinkerer. I currently drive a 2000 model year F-150 with the small block V8 engine. The Mustang is going to feel like a rocket at first, and I know I'll be happy initially with the 3.31's that it will ship with. I also know that once the shine wears off of the apple, and I get comfy with the stock car, I'm going to want a little more, and the 3.73's + lighter drive shaft will fill that bill.

So, I'm sure AM really pushed that car to get a 4.3 in the 0 to 60. I'd guess the take away message is a 5.0 second 0-60 should be achievable without having to wring it out, but there's still plenty on the table if you want to force the issue.

Cool. This is the information I was looking for.

I hope my thread title will help others search and find this info in the future. I think there are quite a few people wondering this same thing.

Thanks guys. :bigthumbsup

Tim

 

[mustangkid9234]

Ok AM got the 4.3 AS THEIR BEST. They have many more things then 3.73 and DS
EATON limited slip just to name one
Im gonna go 3.55s if anything. I hear those are nice.
But uhh new gears= no rear end warranty basically fyi

 

[FNGFOG]

@ Tim 13...I fit a similiar profile to yours..Frankly unless you re on an incline in many situations (not bumper to bumper) its quite easy to start out in second all the time..this 3.31 mt combo also IMO lends itself quite easily to skip shifting.. 2-3-5// 2-4-5..dont have to rev it up past 3 grand max..it also costs on and on in neutral..i just make sure I have 1100 rpms and ease her out..also rolls around a corner nicely at 1500 rpm..not much need to rev the crap out of this v6 in day to day..unless you FEEL the need..quite the car..JMHO FNGFOG:bigthumbsup:bigthumbsup

I like to let the gearing do the work..not the gas peddle...

 

[Ra5aFra5a]

I have a PP with 3.73s, but also a tune, LCAs and an intake.
In daily driving I always start in 2nd gear now.
It is significantly more peppy.
At 80mph I barely get 21mpg now, down from 26.6 with the 3.31s.
Driving it is overall a nicer experience, really only use the even gears.

 

[Guest]

I will echo what the others are saying here. Mid 4 second 0-60 is very possible with 3.73s. I would just get lower control arms to help you off the line. You already have better springs and tires so you won't need to do much there. The DS will help but since you're probably never dipping into triple digit speeds, you can get away without it.

And as long as you typically stay under 75 mph for long durations you will definitely get 27-28mpg or more. I have even seen over 29mpgs once. The problem is that the gears definitely change the character of the car so you keep wanting to drive more aggressively off the line, down shift and hit the gas to snap your head back or just power through curves.

With 3.31s third gear is the monster gear, but with 3.73s you also get a lot of good usable power with 4th. This is the best mod I ever did for this car.

The iPhone's killer's killer!

 

[Storm75]

I did a search for this here, and on Google, with no results, so forgive me if I just happen to lack the search gene.

My plan is to go from the 3.31 gears in the '13 performance package with manual transmission, to 3.73's. I'm an old man, so this car will never be raced, and frankly, it will live a pretty sedate life with me behind the wheel...lol.

I'm really just interested in a snappy 0 to 60 mph profile since it will be my daily driver.

Does anyone have any data for the V6 with PP and 3.73 gears as far as 0 to 60 goes?

Thanks,

Tim

I am an old guy too!

Mine started out as a V-6 Premium with stock 2.73 rear end... I ordered the car but since I wanted a convertible I was blocked from anything but the 2.73. Makes no sense but that's the way it is.

Once I had it, I then did the following over a year or so:

Airraid CAI kit
BAMA tune
3.73 rear gears
MGW shifter

My car has been completely transformed compared to the way it shipped; the tune made a huge difference and the gear change gave me the performance I wanted. The MGW shifter is too awesome for words and shifting is an absolute joy. The CAI looks good and does add a bit of fun as to the sound!

Many of us who have gone with the aftermarket tune feel this is the way the car should have shipped from the factory. The warranty concerns are mostly bogus in my opinion.

On trips I avg around 25 mpg, give or take a little... in town it is lower of course but most of that is due to the thrill of the 3.73's and the MGW.

Hope this helps!

 

[Guest]

I think Ford probably considered offering 3.73 gears, but if you think about it, the performance gets you very close to 5.0 territory but for $6-8k less. You also lose the fuel economy rating and Ford most likely would have had to put 27mpg on the window sticker which is only one mpg higher than the 5.0. I mentioned before there probably could have been a limited edition v6 version kind of like the Boss, more stripped down, but with track bits, x brace, GT brakes, 3.73 gears etc. basically a combination of the performance package with a few extras.

 

[Tim13]

I am an old guy too!

Mine started out as a V-6 Premium with stock 2.73 rear end... I ordered the car but since I wanted a convertible I was blocked from anything but the 2.73. Makes no sense but that's the way it is.

Once I had it, I then did the following over a year or so:

Airraid CAI kit
BAMA tune
3.73 rear gears
MGW shifter

My car has been completely transformed compared to the way it shipped; the tune made a huge difference and the gear change gave me the performance I wanted. The MGW shifter is too awesome for words and shifting is an absolute joy. The CAI looks good and does add a bit of fun as to the sound!

Many of us who have gone with the aftermarket tune feel this is the way the car should have shipped from the factory. The warranty concerns are mostly bogus in my opinion.

On trips I avg around 25 mpg, give or take a little... in town it is lower of course but most of that is due to the thrill of the 3.73's and the MGW.

Hope this helps!

That helps a ton. Everything you've done to yours, minus the CAI, will happen with mine over the next 18 months. I think, since the rear end gears will be swapped, I may as well get a lighter drive shaft. Not for high end speed deal, but to reduce the rotational force the engine has to overcome. In other words, every little bit helps.

I'm going to order the MGW shifter soon. Two questions. Did you do it yourself? Did you buy a MGW shift nob, and if so do they have them with the correct 6 speed shift pattern yet?

Thanks for the post.

Tim

 

[Storm75]

That helps a ton. Everything you've done to yours, minus the CAI, will happen with mine over the next 18 months. I think, since the rear end gears will be swapped, I may as well get a lighter drive shaft. Not for high end speed deal, but to reduce the rotational force the engine has to overcome. In other words, every little bit helps.

I'm going to order the MGW shifter soon. Two questions. Did you do it yourself? Did you buy a MGW shift nob, and if so do they have them with the correct 6 speed shift pattern yet?

Thanks for the post.

Tim

Ref MGW install:
I did it myself, probably would do it again, but... I made the mistake of trying it alone, using ramps and jack-stands. Gave up once I got to the point where you try to get the new shift box installed. The next day my S-I-L came by and it was a piece of cake with two guys. The instructions and the videos are very helpful, in my case though I really needed a second pair of hands. Now that I think about it doing it a second time would prob go a lot smoother!

When you order the MGW you can specify a shift-rod with the OEM threads. This is what I did as I had already purchased the Steeda white cue-ball shift knob. That knob has a really nice embossed shift-pattern on it. Looks like a million bucks and can send ya a pic if interested.

There are some good threads here concerning the MGW install and you might wish to search for them when time permits... this is a good community and the V-6 guys are very helpful. You will luv your car!

 

[Tim13]

I've looked at the Steeda shift balls, and they are very cool. I'm kinda hankering for the MGW ball with the ralley stripe on it. I honestly don't know why though. I guess the ralley stripe makes it look kinda '70's cheesey retro, and I like retro.

I plan on doing the install myself, but I will enlist the help of a friend right from the get go. Every review I've read says how easy it is once you get a second set of hands in there.

Thanks,

Tim

 

[RodgerJerney]

Tim, I'm really pleased with the result I got form my Perf Pac car + CAI, Bama Tuner, and alum shaft. I have no desire to re-gear.

My way of thinking, flawed or not, is the alum shaft yields somewhat the same benefit of going from 3:31 to 3:73, But, with the unbustable alum shaft, you get a smoother car, as well as a theoretical MPG increase. Couple that with the tuner, and you can do 140+ on the racetrack. a 112 mph Mustang, is like a fake hood scoop.

Reguardless of what you do, Welcome! We're a pretty good bunch, we V6ers. Keep us posted. rj

 

[Guest]

I've looked at the Steeda shift balls, and they are very cool. I'm kinda hankering for the MGW ball with the ralley stripe on it. I honestly don't know why though. I guess the ralley stripe makes it look kinda '70's cheesey retro, and I like retro.

I plan on doing the install myself, but I will enlist the help of a friend right from the get go. Every review I've read says how easy it is once you get a second set of hands in there.

Thanks,

Tim

I went with the Boss steering wheel and knob and very happy with both. The ball shifter just feels right in my hand and the alcantara on the wheel has an even more upscale look than the leather IMO but is more grippy in your hands.

 

[FutureSound]

I think Ford probably considered offering 3.73 gears, but if you think about it, the performance gets you very close to 5.0 territory but for $6-8k less. You also lose the fuel economy rating and Ford most likely would have had to put 27mpg on the window sticker which is only one mpg higher than the 5.0. I mentioned before there probably could have been a limited edition v6 version kind of like the Boss, more stripped down, but with track bits, x brace, GT brakes, 3.73 gears etc. basically a combination of the performance package with a few extras.

Yeah, that would be a sick idea. It could stand to lose some weight too, maybe rear seat delete or something. Have you heard of the Roush RS? It's basically what you describe. V6 with Brembo wheels, GT brakes and Roush springs etc for $28k.