Idk how long you are willing to wait but I'll have my 3.73s in a month. You might see if there is a dealership with a v6 in your area with 3.55s. Take a test drive
OP what are your goals for the car? Auto or manual? Everybody is always concerned about top end but how often are you really driving 100+ mph? If I were to change gears in a bolt on new edge GT I would probably go 3.73s at the most personally.
It's a 5 SPD. I'm looking at cams and possibly a turbo. I may just split the difference and go 3.90. I'm thinking occasional drag strip but I like to autocross too
Alright so haven't decided yet. 3.27s would be better for a turbo. 4.102 or 3.73s would be better for autocross, some off the other guy's may be able to have more input on those, ultimately the track length and style will decide what's best. I was crossing the traps at 5,500rpm in my old GT with stock rear tires, a T45, and 4.10s.
In all honesty gears aren't gonna give you the same feeling a legit torquey motor so it just comes down to what sort of mph you're looking for out of each gear.
I test drove numerous New Edge Mustang GTs with an assortment of gearings. For my driving habits the stock gearing did just fine.
I can tell you that there is a noticeable difference in 4.10s and stock. My car has 3.73s. 1st gear is shorter than I prefer, and freeway RPM is higher than I like. My car is babied though. It rarely sees 3000rpm.
I have only broken the worn out Potenza tires loose about 3 times. The road was wet every time (the tires stick like glue to the road).
Is a gear ratio swap worth the cost? I can honestly think of better things to put money into. This is my opinion though.
I just put 4.10s in my 2002 gt...and man oh man is she woken up. Love love them, I would do it again. I do not drive on the highway much, but at about 70mph I am at about 26 or 2700 rims. They are a blast!!!!
2002 Mustang GT, Trick Flow plenum and TB, BBK catted x, Flowmaster super 10's, eibach lowering springs, 4.10s
Probably right around 3200. If you do a lot of highway driving 3.73s would probably suit you better. But light to light and around town 4.10s definitely. My car is a fair weather driver and to car shows.
2002 Mustang GT, Trick Flow plenum and TB, BBK catted x, Flowmaster super 10's, eibach lowering springs, 4.10s
Good info in this thread. I've always read 4.10 for auto, 3.73 for manual for a daily driven vehicle. 4.10 in a manual, you would be shifting a bunch. I'm mulling around with the idea of 3.73 on my 03 GT 5 -speed, but I wonder if going from stock 3.27 to 3.73 would really make a difference compared to the cost involved with swapping.
Only thing I can't stand currently is the car falls flat on its face on the shift from 4th to 5th. Seems like it's missing a gear..
It's different everywhere depending on labor rates and if they let you supply your own parts. Best to call around in your area and ask. Around me its roughly $400 plus parts.
I had my local ford dealer do the install to preserve my factory warranty. about $500, a couple speed shops around charge about 300 , but I would have needed a programmer to adjust speedo and would have warranty worries.
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those costs are labor only, does not include the gears.
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