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**Big_Jim** · 03-12-2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by HickRocket1258

Dude I got blower and 4 speed auto. I went through a half tank getting down to OCMD last year. Don't tell me that's not good mileage.

and you're getting 373s. yikes.

HickRocket1258 · 03-12-2013, 09:01 PM

3.73s is not going to hurt bro.

**Big_Jim** · 03-12-2013, 09:17 PM

you'll be revving higher to achieve the same speed, wont you?

jpalamar · 03-12-2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Big_Jim

you'll be revving higher to achieve the same speed, wont you?

I can see maybe 1mpg less with those gears. Nothing crazy though.

Antonio · 03-12-2013, 10:30 PM

yeah, you don't really start getting major mpg decreases until you start hitting 4.10s or higher. Even at 3.90 I'm still getting a pretty decent mpg on the highway. Somewhere in the 22-25mpg range

**Big_Jim** · 03-12-2013, 10:51 PM

Oh wow. Figured it would be more of a loss.

Antonio · 03-12-2013, 11:03 PM

nah. It's kind of a wash as far as city/highway goes. Yeah you'll drop 1-2 mpg on the highway from turning higher rpms at the same speeds, but around town you'll be able to use your 5th and 6th gears more effectively so it almost negates any decrease you might have had. It all depends on your particular driving style

**Big_Jim** · 03-12-2013, 11:04 PM

Look at you with your fancy 6th gear. No wonder you're still pulling great mpg's. Hahaha

Antonio · 03-12-2013, 11:06 PM

haha, you're only 5? Oh my bad

schaffer · 03-12-2013, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Big_Jim

Look at you with your fancy 6th gear. No wonder you're still pulling great mpg's. Hahaha

when it sits at like 1900 rpm's rolling at 60 mph

Antonio · 03-12-2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by schaffer

when it sits at like 1900 rpm's rolling at 60 mph

I used to run 2,000 rpms doing 80mph. Now 80 runs me about 2200-2250 or so.

lownslow95 · 03-12-2013, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mckpat03

Ah that sucks, lol. This will be my first set of coilovers, actually. I researched for quite a long while and got a set that is said to be exceptionally comfortable for my chassis. Hopefully it works out haha. I mean, everything on the internet is true... heck, I'm a french model... Uhh, bonjour.

Yeah, don't get me wrong, I love how low it looks, but goddamn I hate pulling in my driveway and plowing rocks out of my way with my bumper. I bet there are even some in my plastic under tray.

HickRocket1258 · 03-13-2013, 07:52 AM

Exactly what they said Jim. Not much of a loss for me overall. Actually 4.10s would be great around town, but being that whenever I take the mustang out, there's quite a bit of highway.

mckpat03 · 03-13-2013, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by lownslow95

Yeah, don't get me wrong, I love how low it looks, but goddamn I hate pulling in my driveway and plowing rocks out of my way with my bumper. I bet there are even some in my plastic under tray.

Lol, I gotcha. That would definitely suck and be frustrating. I'm not going super low, so I'm hoping not to have issues. And other than my alley and driveway being nothing but pot holes, it's still paved, so it shouldn't be too bad. I don't have any extreme angles to deal with, really. My entrance/exit at work is the closest I'll have to a troublesome angle, and it's not bad.

jpalamar · 03-13-2013, 09:07 AM

Stock height FTW. I can drive over babies no problem.

**Big_Jim** · 03-13-2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by HickRocket1258

Exactly what they said Jim. Not much of a loss for me overall. Actually 4.10s would be great around town, but being that whenever I take the mustang out, there's quite a bit of highway.

I was thinking about going with the 4.10s, but i went with the 3.73s instead. cant wait to get the car back and maybe get the rear done before the sonic meet.

edit: its not the sonic meet anymore, the TST spring meet.

HickRocket1258 · 03-13-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Big_Jim

I was thinking about going with the 4.10s, but i went with the 3.73s instead. cant wait to get the car back and maybe get the rear done before the sonic meet.

edit: its not the sonic meet anymore, the TST spring meet.

That's because it's not at the Sonic anymore?

Jim, I'm calling today to hopefully get something set up for next week. It's pretty much right in West Chester. Let me know if you want it done by them and I will let you leave your car at my place if needed at all.

**Big_Jim** · 03-13-2013, 11:43 AM

Thanks man. My car is down at Oakes right now. Was finished up late last night. Too late for me to go pick it up lol.

2g Talon · 03-13-2013, 12:15 PM

Im gonna go rub dirt on it :P

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**Big_Jim** · 03-13-2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 2g Talon

Im gonna go rub dirt on it :P

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please do. the car isnt down there to get washed. I havent washed the car since I bought it.

03-12-2013, 09:01 PM	#5762
HickRocket1258 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Chester, PA Member #415 iTrader: (0)	3.73s is not going to hurt bro. __________________ -Rob Just a mustang that's lowered.....that's about it. Work harder....Millions on welfare depend on you!

03-12-2013, 10:30 PM	#5765
Antonio Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Plainfield, NJ Member #13850 My Ride: 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 iTrader: (0)	yeah, you don't really start getting major mpg decreases until you start hitting 4.10s or higher. Even at 3.90 I'm still getting a pretty decent mpg on the highway. Somewhere in the 22-25mpg range __________________ 512whp/460wtq LS6 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-12-2013, 11:03 PM	#5767
Antonio Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Plainfield, NJ Member #13850 My Ride: 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 iTrader: (0)	nah. It's kind of a wash as far as city/highway goes. Yeah you'll drop 1-2 mpg on the highway from turning higher rpms at the same speeds, but around town you'll be able to use your 5th and 6th gears more effectively so it almost negates any decrease you might have had. It all depends on your particular driving style __________________ 512whp/460wtq LS6 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-12-2013, 11:06 PM	#5769
Antonio Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Plainfield, NJ Member #13850 My Ride: 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 iTrader: (0)	haha, you're only 5? Oh my bad __________________ 512whp/460wtq LS6 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-13-2013, 07:52 AM	#5773
HickRocket1258 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Chester, PA Member #415 iTrader: (0)	Exactly what they said Jim. Not much of a loss for me overall. Actually 4.10s would be great around town, but being that whenever I take the mustang out, there's quite a bit of highway. __________________ -Rob Just a mustang that's lowered.....that's about it. Work harder....Millions on welfare depend on you!

03-13-2013, 09:07 AM	#5775
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Collegeville, PA Member #13773 My Ride: 03 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (3)	Stock height FTW. I can drive over babies no problem.

03-13-2013, 12:15 PM	#5779
2g Talon Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Wales, PA Member #23531 My Ride: 2014 Focus ST iTrader: (0)	Im gonna go rub dirt on it :P Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 2014 Ford Focus ST - Ingot Silver Metallic Heavily modded...

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