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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 05:53 PM
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hi guys i have a 5 spd 97 f150. i just put a 96 cobra 4.6 motor in it. i have 308 or 307 gears in it now, would 373s make a big difference or not if i added them? i have 33 inch tires on my truck no. thanks alot fellas
 
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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Since you got both tall tires and highway gearing, a 3.73 would likely make a big difference.
 
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alright thanks alot i think that will be my next mission for the 373s
 
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Old Nov 24, 2005 | 10:06 AM
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alright thanks alot i think that will be my next mission for the 373s
If you have a OD tranny I would do 4.10 because it would make truck run better and yet cruise nicely. 3.73 is a bit tall with 33's on a truck with a 4.6 for best performance
 
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