RUFDRAFT Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 I just read the reviews on the Car & Driver piece. Apparently the Vette has 3.42 gears. If Ford were to offer 3.73's - would you check that box? (btw - what's up with 11 mpg? Gulp.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVTpower Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 I just read the reviews on the Car & Driver piece. Apparently the Vette has 3.42 gears. If Ford were to offer 3.73's - would you check that box? (btw - what's up with 11 mpg? Gulp.) Yes I would. 3:55 yes for a 'bit' more, 3:73's maybe............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangesnake Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 I just read the reviews on the Car & Driver piece. Apparently the Vette has 3.42 gears. If Ford were to offer 3.73's - would you check that box? (btw - what's up with 11 mpg? Gulp.) yes ......that was the first thing I noticed when I sat down to order the Shelby. Thats all that available right now standard and no option available. I have 4.10's in my 05.....boy does she jump off the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaylan1521 Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 I would definitely check that box. 3.90's or at the very least 3.73's. Damn the CAFE regulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted May 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Exactly. This car is not a commuter mpg car. It's designed to PERFORM. Bill ( and Hau) - can you hear us now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Oh B Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Supercharged cars - most notably roots style blowers - create so much low end torque that gearing isn't nearly as important as in weak-motored cars. Actually, too steep (numerically high) gears are a waste in a blown car. The typical high horsepower blown Mustang runs best with a 3.55 or 3.73 gear max, while naturally aspirated Mustangs run best with a 4.10 or 4.30 gear. I personally went with 4.30's in my Mach 1, but in a supercharged Mustang anything beyond a 3.55 is not needed, and the factory 3.31 gear is probably just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaylan1521 Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 B)--> QUOTE(Five Oh B @ May 26 2006, 05:11 PM) 15475[/snapback] Supercharged cars - most notably roots style blowers - create so much low end torque that gearing isn't nearly as important as in weak-motored cars. Actually, too steep (numerically high) gears are a waste in a blown car. The typical high horsepower blown Mustang runs best with a 3.55 or 3.73 gear max, while naturally aspirated Mustangs run best with a 4.10 or 4.30 gear. I personally went with 4.30's in my Mach 1, but in a supercharged Mustang anything beyond a 3.55 is not needed, and the factory 3.31 gear is probably just fine. You make valid points for street use but take it to the track with a set of slicks and skinnies and it's a different situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted May 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 I KNEW I'd get some flames about that! I got tired of looking at myself! As many others probably have, too. Over on the 350Z boards, most folks had avatars other than cars. Here - it's different. By the way - the "check is in the mail!" Thanks again, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangesnake Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 check your email Nothing to do with thread. How do I change my name. No orange Shelby on order. Alloy one instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Roger Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 Exactly. This car is not a commuter mpg car. It's designed to PERFORM. Bill ( and Hau) - can you hear us now? I have to agree, RUFDRAFT, your new avatar is a BIG improvement. I hope your dad didn't mind that you kept posting his picture all over the Web? Just kidding, man. Keep up the strong work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted May 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 thanks, Jolly Roger - I'm havin' a blast here! The thought of having this car has taken years off me! orangesnake - go to My controls at the top of the page. edit your info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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