3.73 gear swap

**mrdavid** · 05-06-2006, 11:18 AM

i have had 3.73 gears for over a year and haven't had them put in yet because i have been getting mixed opinions about them compared to the 3.42 gears. I have had friends tell me there will be slight difference in speed but my drivability will be a lot worse. anyone like to share their opinion. espically someone who has 3.73's ?

**degenerate** · 05-09-2006, 10:30 AM

every post ive seen always recommends going with the 4.10 swap, since with 3.73 the gain isnt that much. I installed 4.10s recently and there is a big difference and the driveability is still fine for me. It's a daily driiver and I still can't complain. Yes there is alot more shifting though. There is no reason why 3.73 would be worse, so I say go for it, but recommend opting for the 4.10s

**DJenkin** · 05-09-2006, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by degenerate

every post ive seen always recommends going with the 4.10 swap, since with 3.73 the gain isnt that much. I installed 4.10s recently and there is a big difference and the driveability is still fine for me. It's a daily driiver and I still can't complain. Yes there is alot more shifting though. There is no reason why 3.73 would be worse, so I say go for it, but recommend opting for the 4.10s

4.10 is the way to go man

**00WS6_TA** · 05-10-2006, 05:52 AM

What is your RPM at when you cruise at 70 with 4.10 gears? around 1900?

**mrdavid** · 05-10-2006, 08:19 AM

thanks for the info guys. I got the 3.73's for a steal at $72 so i think i will stick with them for a while, if i desire more take-off i will surely go with the 4.10's. (then some better tires )

**DJenkin** · 05-10-2006, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by 00WS6_TA

What is your RPM at when you cruise at 70 with 4.10 gears? around 1900?

i have the 16 inch wheel it turn around 18 -1900 rpms but at any time u give it gas you will feel it pull. 1,2,3,4 it will hold u tight in the seat

**Omega9** · 05-25-2006, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by DJenkin

i have the 16 inch wheel it turn around 18 -1900 rpms but at any time u give it gas you will feel it pull. 1,2,3,4 it will hold u tight in the seat

Can't wait to put mine in!!!

**HAWKNYU** · 06-09-2006, 10:21 AM

I used 3.73's for a couple of years, 'till I messed them up, I liked them...thet seemed "just right".

Now I have 4.10's and I like them better, makes the car a "beast" grappling for traction in 1st and 2nd.