I want the best bang for my buck but dont really want to go with anything as tall as the 4:10's. I was debating between 3:55 and 3:73 when I found a 3:45 on ebay brand new real cheap. My question is are these gears any good? I have never ever heard of 3:45 gears. Any input on what I should do would be appreciated. The setup im lookin at is a new supercharged 3.8L with the m90 supercharger and I plan on adding a 5spd. Thanks guys
jthorn9
05-08-2008, 01:44 AM
3.45 is for V6s, 3.55s are for cars/V8s with the 8.8" rear end, you have a 7.5" which only takes 2.73 (94-98), 3.24 (99-04), 3.45, 3.73, and 4.10, there are steeper gears, however, they are specialty and aren't as common as those listed.
RyansQuick6
05-08-2008, 09:05 AM
I really loved having 3.55's, I'm about to get them again from a Mach, we're gonna trade rear ends when he goes to get his 3.73's.
I hated 4.10's.
I think 3.55's are good "all-around" gear.
nanaki
05-08-2008, 09:14 AM
i'd rather have 3.55s or maybe 3.27 than 3.73... i also have 600RWHP though so first gear is useless with 3.73.
Redneck1465
05-08-2008, 09:16 AM
So then is it true what jthorn9 said that I cant have a 3:55 gear for the 7.5 rear end?? If that is true should I go with the 3:73 or the 3:45??
mustangman02232
05-08-2008, 10:04 AM
what year is your car?
jthorn9
05-08-2008, 10:13 AM
ORIGINAL: nanaki
i'd rather have 3.55s or maybe 3.27 than 3.73... i also have 600RWHP though so first gear is useless with 3.73.
Hahaha....lol, my 3.55s already make first gear nearly useless, and I have far less than you power wise, couldn't even imagine a steeper gear with a manual.
For a 7.5" rear you need to look into the gear options I listed. For a near stock car 3.73s are going to give you more umph during accelleration, however, the more mods you add, the less and less of a first gear you'll have. 3.45s are just a tad more aggressive than stock. You're not getting that much, however you will have a much freeer feeling first gear. For your stock 7.5" rear, I'd look into 3.73s unless you're dead set on the 3.45s, however if you have the money to upgrade to an 8.8" rear then I'd deffinitly look into the 3.55s. www.brothersperformance.com sells fully assemebled rear ends with the gears installed, so all you have to do is drop out the old rear, and install the new.
RyansQuick6
05-08-2008, 10:42 AM
Sorry, I forgot to mention, I have an 8.8 rear end lol. The 3.45's will be almost the same.
akp20032004
05-08-2008, 12:15 PM
What's the stock rear end in a 96 mustang 3.8?
RyansQuick6
05-08-2008, 12:56 PM
7.5, but you can swap with a gt of the same generation (i.e. 94-98) and its a direct swap
akp20032004
05-08-2008, 01:14 PM
Could I put a 3.73 in the 7.5? Would it make a good difference?
Redneck1465
05-08-2008, 02:08 PM
I have a 94 Mustang but am thinking about dropping in the Supercharged M90 motor out of the thunderbird and those motors were supposed to be pushing like 210-220. So should I go with the 3:45?
echarlemagne
05-08-2008, 05:26 PM
where do i go if i want to learn about the different gears, and rear ends for a 2004 stock mustang with a flowmaster?
right here, the wonderful world on MF, duh, retard. How's that driveshaft coming along?
I'm gonna be in New Orleans for a day again on the 15th. Going home for a few days from this platform out of Venice. I have the stang with me too, in all it's multicolor glory!
jthorn9
05-08-2008, 11:39 PM
ORIGINAL: RyansQuick6
right here, the wonderful world on MF, duh, retard. How's that driveshaft coming along?
I'm gonna be in New Orleans for a day again on the 15th. Going home for a few days from this platform out of Venice. I have the stang with me too, in all it's multicolor glory!