slow50

dan46

Midrange won't be helped so much, though from a stop the car would feel like it had a big block in it. The torque multiplication over the stock 2.73's or 3.27's would be a huge improvement. You'll be pleasantly suprised. I would caution though, a 5.0 with 4.10's is pretty steep. Make sure you're OK with revving fairly high on the highway. It's an awsome mod though.

escort89

Off the line power increase (seat of the pants feel), and wind the engine into the powerband quicker. Will find the rev limiter faster as well.....so you may run out of juice long before you wanna be topped out speed wise.

slow50

so if I just want a relitively faster car to race around town, not too much interstate driving, maybe 15 min or so and not a daily driver, would you recommend a 4.10 or 3.73? That is my deilema, I am afraid a 4.10 would be too much to make it enjoyable to drive around, but a lot of people say the 4.10's kick @$$.

ca50

4.10's do kick ass, no doubt. They don't wind out that bad, about like driving a civic. You'll definatly have more fun with 4.10's.

matt234

if you plan on getting FI, 3.73s whould be a better idea

slow50

would 4.10s affect your 0-60 and 1/8 or 1/4 times by that much?

88fox

Yes, definately - especially if you have enough traction. Aside from getting your car into the sweet spot (rpm band) faster, they really only help with getting the car moving from a stop. If you're just going to spin the tires, then gears won't help as much.

bill87

4.10s are more fun
ive driven a v6 with 3.73 and 4.10s theres a noticable difference for sure
the 1st gear with 4.10s redlines faster then you can say mustang

1fatfox

Lots of enthusiasts say that 3.73 is the maximum ratio for street performance you should go for if you own a manual T5, and is the mininum if you own an auto AOD/AODE