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ROADWARRIORSVT
10-04-2006, 11:17 PM
I see where the vast majority of MM owners go with 4:10s. I think I've got room for 4:30s. Am I crazy or what? I don't do alot of freeway driving and my gas is free, from my employment. So yesterday I ordered 4:30s and a SCT X-Cal2. In a couple of pay periods, I'll be getting a PI 3000 converter and call it a day. Anybody think I'll regret 4:30s?
BruteForce
10-05-2006, 12:25 AM
I changed to 4.56 after having 4.10 for 2 years. So no >>I<< don't think you're crazy. :D
Bootlegger
10-05-2006, 03:23 AM
I've had 4:30's for a couple years now, no problem at all, highway rpm is up a couple hundred , i really can't tell that much difference between these, and the 4:10's. Carfixer did the install for me.
Pat
10-05-2006, 04:10 AM
Wow; 4.30's and a 3K stall conv on an 03 MM. Is there a traffic ticket for wheel stand's? :burnout:
KillJoy
10-05-2006, 05:33 AM
Wow; 4.30's and a 3K stall conv on an 03 MM. Is there a traffic ticket for wheel stand's? :burnout:

You say that like it's a bad thing!!! :D

No Highway, Free Gas...... I'd do it!!!

KillJoy
magindat
10-05-2006, 05:46 AM
Better stock up on rear tires!
ckadiddle
10-05-2006, 06:25 AM
Better stock up on rear tires!
Just set up Tire Rack to ship you new rears on the first of every month.:D
sailsmen
10-05-2006, 06:27 AM
Go w/ a 3,500 and KDW2 on the rear.
jdando
10-05-2006, 02:26 PM
Am I crazy or what? Anybody think I'll regret 4:30s?

Maybe if you lived in ND or OK or TX, but with little or no long distance highway driving you will be fine.

just my humble opinion.

jeremy
fastblackmerc
10-05-2006, 02:43 PM
You might want to talk to marauderman, he went from 4.30's back to 4.10's.
Marauderman
10-05-2006, 03:21 PM
You might want to talk to marauderman, he went from 4.30's back to 4.10's.

Yes I did--and they are for sell--only a 1k miles on them--low price too--they were not the problem--I was --meaning the gears were more than what I felt the car needed--plus, they were a bit more rpms that I didn't feel I needed with my 3K TC I have now --earlier--I had the 410 I did not have the 3K TC----now I do---so I get better gas again now with the 410 on the open road and in town---so --its was me --plus I have come to realize that the optimum gear for our cars are the 410s for sure......my thoughts anyway----

Now--who else wants a great set of 430's--?????
ROADWARRIORSVT
10-05-2006, 04:00 PM
Thanks for all the input guys. I'll let you know how I like them!!
Smokie
10-05-2006, 04:07 PM
No you are not crazy, we all do what we enjoy and we all enjoy different things. The mathematics of the improved mechanical advantage at launch cannot be denied.

I wonder if some of the math wizards among us can calculate the extra amount of rpms an engine will experience in 100,000 miles when using 4.30's vs. 3.55's.

It seems to me the engine will endure millions of extra revolutions with the 4.30's compared to 3.55's in 100,000 miles.....:D

WOW, just did a little math: An extra 200 rpms for 100 hours are an extra 1,200,000 revolutions.:eek:
TooManyFords
10-05-2006, 04:10 PM
Yes I did--and they are for sell--only a 1k miles on them--low price too--they were not the problem--I was --meaning the gears were more than what I felt the car needed--plus, they were a bit more rpms that I didn't feel I needed with my 3K TC I have now --earlier--I had the 410 I did not have the 3K TC----now I do---so I get better gas again now with the 410 on the open road and in town---so --its was me --plus I have come to realize that the optimum gear for our cars are the 410s for sure......my thoughts anyway----

Now--who else wants a great set of 430's--?????

How about $50?

John
KAILUAZ
10-05-2006, 05:26 PM
After you get them installed you'll be able to tackle Tantalus with a vengeance! I hear they shut down Hawaii Raceway park, where you guys drag'n now? Sandies?
Man, I miss Da Islands......
ROADWARRIORSVT
10-05-2006, 05:48 PM
I hear they shut down Hawaii Raceway park, where you guys drag'n now? Sandies?
Man, I miss Da Islands......

:rolleyes: Probably! Nothing like having a $60K race car/trailer and no where to run it! :mad: Some of the serious racers are shipping their cars to the outter islands!
Marauderman
10-05-2006, 06:06 PM
How about $50?

John

Well since they go for about $240-the first one who gives $150 can have them...
whoskal
10-05-2006, 06:39 PM
I see where the vast majority of MM owners go with 4:10s. I think I've got room for 4:30s. Am I crazy or what? I don't do alot of freeway driving and my gas is free, from my employment. So yesterday I ordered 4:30s and a SCT X-Cal2. In a couple of pay periods, I'll be getting a PI 3000 converter and call it a day. Anybody think I'll regret 4:30s?

HOLY CRAP MAN!!!!!! You are nuts!!!!;) :P
MarauderTJA
10-05-2006, 07:08 PM
Well since they go for about $240-the first one who gives $150 can have them...

:hmmm: something I may have to consider.....
ROADWARRIORSVT
10-05-2006, 08:57 PM
Well since they go for about $240-the first one who gives $150 can have them...

Not trying to cap on your price, but,.....

I just ordered my 4:30s for $169.95 from Hon. Ford. Shop around,.....