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Good Rearend Gears?

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Posted by: the_1calledgod

Hey everyone. well i have done the airbox mods (deleting Res, and Drilling Box), and sound really good. Next... I hate they way this pig snails off the line... can anyone give some advise on how much the rearend mod helped your car off the line? the other thing. I have stock gears, and rearend. when the car really starts moving and hit 3rd gear when my MK8 hits about 110 it seems to start slowing down a bit. I was wondering if maybe my tranny might be slipping in 3rd just a little when it hits the max rpm to HP ratio. I can't tell because my fawking tack sticks at 4 grand plus i can't tell when to shift. thanks for the help. Oh yea i don't really want my car to be pulling no 2700rpm at 70 either. so give me good setups and about the performance of the gear etc

. thanks alot guys!
Stuart

Posted by: Frogman

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Originally Posted by the_1calledgod

Hey everyone. well i have done the airbox mods (deleting Res, and Drilling Box), and sound really good. Next... I hate they way this pig snails off the line... can anyone give some advise on how much the rearend mod helped your car off the line? the other thing. I have stock gears, and rearend. when the car really starts moving and hit 3rd gear when my MK8 hits about 110 it seems to start slowing down a bit. I was wondering if maybe my tranny might be slipping in 3rd just a little when it hits the max rpm to HP ratio. I can't tell because my fawking tack sticks at 4 grand plus i can't tell when to shift. thanks for the help. Oh yea i don't really want my car to be pulling no 2700rpm at 70 either. so give me good setups and about the performance of the gear etc

. thanks alot guys!
Stuart

Google is your friend.

With that said, here are some calculators to give you a pretty good idea what you will be turning.

http://www.speedworldmotorplex.com/calc.htm

Posted by: 98LSC32V

Performance rear end gears are 4.10-4.56.

Posted by: evillally

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Oh yea i don't really want my car to be pulling no 2700rpm at 70 either.

3.73 or 3.90 Ford Motorsport or Richmonds should serve you well. Expect to pay $125-$200 for the gears alone.

Posted by: the_1calledgod

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Originally Posted by evillally

3.73 or 3.90 Ford Motorsport or Richmonds should serve you well. Expect to pay $125-$200 for the gears alone.

Thanks Evillally that was the exact info i was looking for. thank for the rest of the comments all very helpful.

Posted by: Frogman

Call Max at Five Star Ford. He'll take real good care of you.

He sent me a 3.73 set, a Track-lok, and all the bearigns, seals, etc for a little under 5 bills. You don't have to get the trak-lock if you dont want it. That will also bring down the price quite a bit.

Posted by: MarkVIII93

I never knew they made 3:90 gears! I was debating on a 373 or 410. With a 410 your car runs outta steam toward the end of the track. So a 3:90 would be a good idea. BTW my brother picked up a 373 richmond for $50 on 10 miles on it!

Posted by: evillally

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Originally Posted by MarkVIII93

I never knew they made 3:90 gears! I was debating on a 373 or 410. With a 410 your car runs outta steam toward the end of the track. So a 3:90 would be a good idea. BTW my brother picked up a 373 richmond for $50 on 10 miles on it!

Motive makes the 3.90's for the 8.8 sold by Summit Racing for $210. There may be some less exensive gears if you shop around.

Part # MGR-F888390

Posted by: Frogman

Do they also make an OSS gear to go with the 3.90's?

Posted by: the_1calledgod

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Originally Posted by Frogman

Do they also make an OSS gear to go with the 3.90's?

what does the car stock have for rearend?..

Posted by: Frogman

The Vehicle Certification (VC) label is located in the driver door jamb. The axle code is on the VC label.

You can also find the Gear Ration on the Axle Itendification Tag.

Posted by: evillally

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Originally Posted by the_1calledgod

what does the car stock have for rearend?..

Base: 3.08
LSC: 3.27

Posted by: 98LSC32V

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Originally Posted by MarkVIII93

Why would a Mark VIII with 4.10's be running out of steam by the end of the track. Do you have any idea about what you are talking about?

Posted by: Frogman

'pparently not....

Posted by: evillally

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Originally Posted by 95LSC32V

Why would a Mark VIII with 4.10's be running out of steam by the end of the track. Do you have any idea about what you are talking about?

He probably neglected to change his speedo gear to the 23-tooth white gear, so now his shift points are off...

Posted by: MarkVIII93

Thats what ive heard from a few people. no need to stir up an arguement. Done did, OVER! BTW sorry if I offended you by stating something ive heard other people say.

Posted by: Grifter

i'm not thrilled with the 3.73's i have.. not nearly enough gear to get this thing moving off the line... if i ever get another car for a daily driver, i will be going 4.30 or 4.56's...