JJSoCrazy

I am getting my 2008 GT/CS within the next week or so and decided on getting stick. I am getting it loaded and wanted to know if it is worth it to get the 3.55 axel option? Does it make the car faster and better handling? Or in what case does it improve the car?

Thanks!

Joe

Stkjock

yes... its worth it. it will help with acceleration. not handling

of course you may just want to get 373 or 410s after the fact!

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Argonaut

If I had to do it again (note that I did have 3.55s at purchase) andpay extra for the 3.55s my answer would be No. And here's why - if you are into Modding at all you will soon be paying again for either 3.73s or 4.10s.

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howarmat

I say no. Get the 3.31 and upgrade to 3.73 or 4.10s later.

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jdmcbride

I was looking for a Mustang GT with 3.31s so I could upgrade to 3.73s, but the only one that could find with the options I was looking for had the 3.55 option.

After having the stock 3.55s for a couple of months, I am pleased with the performance. I did a few mods (see sig) that actually helps the car accelerate better, so I will be sticking with the 3.55s (not worth it going to 3.73s from 3.55s).

Note: My car is a daily driver that may never see the drag strip. If I was a regular at the track, I would definetly go with 4.10s. [sm=shades.gif]

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mynameismike65

+1000000000000000000

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2cokeman

There is a noticeable difference with 3.73 from 3.55, I can say from experience!

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ensign_lee

Given only the choice between 3.31's and 3.55's, I would say yes. Fortunately, thse aren't the only two choices:

If you're on this forum, you're going to be modding your car sooner rather than later. And then you'll pay to have 3.73's or 4.10's installed. So no, I don't think it would be worth it. Save the money to get the shorter gears.

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howarmat

if you are basing this off the change from the GT to the bullitt that is not a fair comparison

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pascal

Don't the stock manual GTs come stockwith 3.55 anyways?
And the autos with 3.31?

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