Are 3.73s Worth it??

Yes they're worth it. They don't actually ADD horsepower, but they get your rpm's into the powerband quicker. So you will really feel the acceleration.

Highway mileage isn't too bad for me. I'm running 2500 rpms at 75 mph. 2000 rpms at 60 mph. So I average about 20 mpg on a tank. Depends on how often you put your foot to the floor!!

go 4.10's .youll notice a huge difference and there is believe it or not no mpg diference . just how you drive the car. a stepper gear lets your engine perform better and you gain top speed. lots of people will say you lose top speed but that is a misconception. 160 for gears and they cost about 200-300 for install. and they are well worth the money. youll be wondering why u didnt do it in the first place. below is a quote i found via google that makes sense to this. research anywhere.

"Well here's my short tirade on why that guy doesn't know what he's talking about. 4.10 gears in a basically stock Mustang will actually increase your top end. WHAT??? You say? Here's why. And I'm really tired of explaining it so all you others that like to give this advice "4.10's are WAY too much gear for your car on the street" take note.

Mustangs do not have enough horsepower to overcome the drag at high speeds. Let's say for instance that your top end is around 155 drag limited. With the 4.10 gear, your engine doesn't have to work as hard to turn the rear tires. So not only will you get there faster, but since you're now actually using the horsepower more efficiently, you may actually get a 165 mph top speed." -mustang forums

Im running 275 Toyo Proxes and will have Maximum Motorsports Upper and Lower Control Arms on in a day or two.

It would be fun to run my stang w/ 4.10s and some Drag Radials tho.... I just dont know if there practical for the street you know? Where do you think the gears + drag radials will put my 1/8 mile times??? :scratchchin Right now im at 9.4sec.

oneFASTmustang said:

ill probable run 3.90s. should be a happy medium

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NOPE!
I went all the way w/ 4.10s and I LOVE THEM!!! :gringreen
Dont settle with any thing else period!
Thanks for the advice guys :bigthumbsup

So is my name oneFASTERmustang now? :scratchchin

I think 3.73 is a great all around gear especially if your running some type of F/I. If your N/A, maybe 4.10 is the way to go. For me, its just too much driving around town, I think 3.73 is more than enough in my opinion. Im sure mpg will be affected somewhat with 4.10 gears compared with 3.27, cuz I noticed a small small drop when I went to 3.73, but I tend to drive with a lead foot sometimes.But if you do go 3.73, youll notice a big diff compared to the other bolts on you haave added, and 4.10 would be extremely noticeable. I know a couple people who have gone from 4.10 to 3.73 or even 3.55 due to city driving.

gilomach said:

if your are afraid,then quit.if your are happy being in the medium,then your never going to be the best.410's all the time.456's will be affecting your mileage and top end,not 410's.unless you drive a 5.0 or other push rod engine.

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Im happy with my 3.73 or the "medium" cuz I dont need any more gear, I have a much better power adder to make up for it, which gives me more of an edge. Im one of the quicker 2v street stangs around here and Im proud to say I dont need 4.10. Not trying to sound cocky or anything, just clearing it up that you dont need 4.10 to be the best.

04KenneBellGT said:

Im happy with my 3.73 or the "medium" cuz I dont need any more gear, I have a much better power adder to make up for it, which gives me more of an edge. Im one of the quicker 2v street stangs around here and Im proud to say I dont need 4.10. Not trying to sound cocky or anything, just clearing it up that you dont need 4.10 to be the best.

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Hey, in my book you can be a just a little cocky with that set up..... i envy it :shigrin