Need Gear Advice - 5.0 Auto

RICE ETR · Apr 28, 2014

Im looking to order gears this week and im stuck between 4.10 / 4.56. Before anyone gives me grief for considering 4.56 please read my details:
-Auto
-Weekend only car, zero highway only city driving
-No FI planned only minor bolt ons
-Want the quickest 0-60 & 1/4 times and set of the panta feel
I know most guys say 4.10s if auto for good overall performance and drivabilty. Since this isnt a daily driver i want the best performance.

Input??

TanTop94 · Apr 28, 2014

4.56 is alot of gear...but from what you said it seems like they will work for you.

Win · Apr 29, 2014

Stock auto trans? Any gearing changed in it?

Id say 4.10 realistically.

RICE ETR · Apr 29, 2014

Win said:
Stock auto trans? Any gearing changed in it?

Id say 4.10 realistically.

It has been rebuilt and has a shift kit. So pretty much stock.

Win · Apr 29, 2014

I'd still say stick with 4.10's just for the little bit you might be doing a cruise on the weekend.

RICE ETR · Apr 29, 2014

Win said:
I'd still say stick with 4.10's just for the little bit you might be doing a cruise on the weekend.

The more I think about it. 4.10's make more sense, I don't even know what i'd gain going 4.56 but there is a lot to lose if I want to go for a cruise once or twice a summer. The track is also nearly 3 hours away too, that seems like a little deal breaker for me. Now its too bad AM doesn't have 4.10's in stock!!

Win · Apr 29, 2014

LMR is said to get them before AM

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com...-shopping-v2&gclid=CNK4gND3hb4CFaMF7Aodhx4A9w

the5.ohh · May 4, 2014

Get 4.10s. I put them in my 95 GT auto.. Never look back.. Biggest bang for your buck, pulls hard in every gear.. 3rd gear rolling at 30, mash the pedal and it pulls to 60 like nothing.

wildman97 · May 4, 2014

I would say 410's with the pushrod motor.

RICE ETR · May 4, 2014

I forgot to update this thread. Purchased Ford Racing 4.10's and Install Kit last week!

the5.ohh · May 4, 2014

Have fun!!

RICE ETR · May 4, 2014

the5.ohh said:
Have fun!!

Thanks, just waiting for a shipping confirmation as they were b/o...

Promodmerc67 · Aug 9, 2014

Glad I saw this thread. I've got my eye on an AODE 4.10 equipped '94.

99GreenStang · Aug 10, 2014

4:10 or even a 4:11. I used to have some 4:11 Richmond gears in the 72 Fastback GT very fun.

RICE ETR · Aug 10, 2014

Forgot about this thread, after delays with FR gears I purchased summit 4.10's. I've had rear end issues since the install (unrelated to the gears) but it's seriously an absolute riot the drive the car now, I feel as if i'm in high school again haha, zero regret with 4.10's.

99GreenStang · Aug 11, 2014

Those 4:10 gears definitely feel like your on a 2 stroke dirtbike winding high RPMS in the power band as soon as the car takes off immediately lol.

I loved the 4:11 Richmond Gears I had in my 72 Fastback GT especially with the 351 Cleveland that was built from the top to bottom with estimated 450-500hp.

I'm glad you are happy with your choice of the 4:10 and also summit is always a good place to buy from since they have great technical support and they stand behind their products and have super fast shipping!

What problems are you having with the rear end now if I may ask maybe I can help you out some?

Take care bro!