3.55 gears on my S3?

[03Stage3]

My original gears that are on the car have worn themselves out, so it's time to get a new set. I take the car in Monday to get it all replaced and I originally just said to put a new set of stock 3.27's back into the car, but now that i'm thinking about it I'm wondering if I should go to a 3.55. Just wondering what some of the opinions were on this and if there was a particular name brand gear I should go with. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

[mnrlgray02]

4.10's You could probably roast them through 4 gears!!!

[RoushMach1]

I would stick with the Ford gears but would change to a 3.73. You probably wouldn't notice much difference with only going to the 55's

[Roushinator]

Originally Posted by RoushMach1

I would stick with the Ford gears but would change to a 3.73. You probably wouldn't notice much difference with only going to the 55's

Same here.

[NoMoRoush]

Originally Posted by RoushMach1

I would stick with the Ford gears but would change to a 3.73. You probably wouldn't notice much difference with only going to the 55's

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[mnrlgray02]

do you guy's really think the 4.10's are too much?

[RoushMach1]

Originally Posted by mnrlgray02

do you guy's really think the 4.10's are too much?

For SC'd cars, yes.

[gutboybarrelhouse]

Originally Posted by mnrlgray02

do you guy's really think the 4.10's are too much?

With 4.10s it would redline so quick, you wouldn't even use 1st gear anymore.
Go with the 3.73s.

[GotKick]

Here is a great article on rear end gears for Mustangs. It supports the 3.73 suggestion. Keep in mind that you will either need to get a new tune or go with a mechanical cable gear change to compensate as I understand you will not be able to change it in the Roush programming.

[sikrwhp]

Originally Posted by 03Stage3

My original gears that are on the car have worn themselves out, so it's time to get a new set. I take the car in Monday to get it all replaced and I originally just said to put a new set of stock 3.27's back into the car, but now that i'm thinking about it I'm wondering if I should go to a 3.55. Just wondering what some of the opinions were on this and if there was a particular name brand gear I should go with. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Your gears actually wore out...how many miles are on your car???

[mnrlgray02]

I just saw a ton of people w/ 03-04 Cobra's switching to the 4.10's. Of course this was just talk over the internet so who knows...

[Blkstg2x]

I lost my rearend @ 40,000 miles....and rarley ever rag on it.

[Roush2960]

3.55 here and like them. I have plenty of poop to push them and they have great range/driveability.

[gotjack]

ya 4'10's on a 03/04 cobra, its a 6spd tranny with a 32 valve motor.
big diff compared to the s3 roush, i would stick with the 3.27's or 3.55's
3.73s will be to much with your root blower

[roushstud]

Originally Posted by RoushMach1

I would stick with the Ford gears but would change to a 3.73. You probably wouldn't notice much difference with only going to the 55's

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[smokin-ponies]

You could recalibrate you speedometer in 1 of 2 ways. You could either get a tune or you can buy a speedcal. Look them up on steeda's website. I've installed quite a few and they work perfect.

[mnrlgray02]

yeah brainfart about the 6 speed vs. the 5 speed!!!

[1BAD360R]

My .02, I have 3.73's and I'm very happy with them. I drive on the highway and local roads. RPM's are only 300 or so higher than 3.55's..You will need the recalibration, though...If i remember, at 70, I tach 2100 in fifth, but I'll have to go out tonight to confirm that...Good luck....

[Reckless]

I have 3:73 with the 6 speed, Im thinking I could have went with 4:10, 4:30 , or even possibaly 4:56

criuising 100 in 6th i think was 22-2300 , I just dont feel like spending $200 a pop to find out.

[Star Driver]

I think ROUSHGUY said to stay with the 3:27s on the S/C cars.