- Aug 7, 2008
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Sorry for another gear thread, but I'm really struggling. I have a 95 GT 5 speed with some engine mods (HCI) probably around 275 RWHP or better.
I originally installled a set of 3.55 gears in the car thinking that because it was a highway cruiser, they would be better suited. Now with all the hoopla about 3.73 gears, it had me thinking that maybe I made a mistake?
Currently the car revs around 2000 @ 60 MPH, about 2200 @ 70 MPH and around 2400-2500 @ 75 MPH with the 3.55s. I keep hearing that 3.73 will only equate to 150-200 RPMS more in cruising RPM but a heck of a lot more accelleration over the 3.55's. (I am skeptical of that claim)
For those that switched from 3.55's to 3.73's, was the change worth it in regards to the money it will take to do the swap.....or is worth the expense to change?
I really don't want to make anther mistake wishing I had the 3.55s back!!
I originally installled a set of 3.55 gears in the car thinking that because it was a highway cruiser, they would be better suited. Now with all the hoopla about 3.73 gears, it had me thinking that maybe I made a mistake?
Currently the car revs around 2000 @ 60 MPH, about 2200 @ 70 MPH and around 2400-2500 @ 75 MPH with the 3.55s. I keep hearing that 3.73 will only equate to 150-200 RPMS more in cruising RPM but a heck of a lot more accelleration over the 3.55's. (I am skeptical of that claim)
For those that switched from 3.55's to 3.73's, was the change worth it in regards to the money it will take to do the swap.....or is worth the expense to change?
I really don't want to make anther mistake wishing I had the 3.55s back!!