4.10s ??

[pumaj24]

I have an 03 getting a new rebuilt transmission put in old one was slipping.... is the 4.10 really needed??
Im mainly gonna b doing city driving but I see that the 4.10 is better but of course burns more gas also. Haven't had mines long but plan on having it for a while what should I do??

[MOTOWN]

Put in the 4:10s and enjoy the MADNESS!

[MyBlackBeasts]

I have an 03 getting a new rebuilt transmission put in old one was slipping.... is the 4.10 really needed??
Im mainly gonna b doing city driving but I see that the 4.10 is better but of course burns more gas also. Haven't had mines long but plan on having it for a while what should I do??

Not a need, its a want.

If you want to get off the line quicker and lose the doggy respone do the 4.10 - gas mileage loss is minimal, 1.5 to 2mpg.

If you want better fuel mileage, boost it. Boost + 4.10s = 2mpg increase over stock.

[pumaj24]

Should I also get a tune when I get the 4:10s put on?

[MOTOWN]

Should I also get a tune when I get the 4:10s put on?

Yes you need a tune to take advantage of the 4:10s, contact MOs speedshop, a Vendor here:banana2:

[1 Bad Merc]

The tune and the gear changes the car for the best. It's how Mercury originally wanted to do it! You wont regret it! :)

[Mr. Man]

Yes you need a tune to take advantage of the 4:10s, contact MOs speedshop, a Vendor here:banana2:
Lidio at Alternative Automotive is the other tune vendor here. Either one will set you up with a good tune for the 4.10's.

[pumaj24]

Wit the gear n tune is only 93 octane gas used?

[whitey]

Yes, 93 is required. I didn't hear anybody say to get the j-mod done....but im sure people will start saying it now :)

[Mebot]

Hey get the jmod

sent from a Samsung Galaxy far far away...

[MyBlackBeasts]

Wit the gear n tune is only 93 octane gas used?

If you get a tune from Lidio he can give you a 91 octane tune also in case your area is hard to find 93.

4.10s, CAI & tune = the best $ you can spend on the car. You will be VERY happy.

[Mr. Man]

Wit the gear n tune is only 93 octane gas used?
Tuners can give you a tune for lower octane but once you go below 91 octane you lose so much performance what's the point.

[IwantmyMMnow!]

^^^^What these guys said^^^^

And check my sig to see if 410s make a difference....:D

[SC Cheesehead]

Hey get the jmod

sent from a Samsung Galaxy far far away...

Big +1.

Had it done on my car last month and it really improved shift responsiveness, much faster and firmer shifts.

[fastblackmerc]

Tuners can give you a tune for lower octane but once you go below 91 octane you lose so much performance what's the point.

Question: How much money will you save going with 91 instead of 93?

Answer: Not much.

[Mr. Man]

Question: How much money will you save going with 91 instead of 93?

Answer: Not much.
Answer to your answer: Some parts of the country 91 is the best your going to get

[MyBlackBeasts]

Question: How much money will you save going with 91 instead of 93?

Answer: Not much.

Not a matter of $$ Jim, 93 is not available in all areas.

The last 2 stations by me dropped 93 and went 91. 93 nowhere to be found.

The good thing is the 91 here is ethanol free so its better than 93 w/crapanol! :banana2:

[pumaj24]

Yea I would need the tune for the 91 cuz there aren't too many 93 carriers around.. so it'll b easier to find gas

[SC Cheesehead]

Not a matter of $$ Jim, 93 is not available in all areas.

The last 2 stations by me dropped 93 and went 91. 93 nowhere to be found.

The good thing is the 91 here is ethanol free so its better than 93 w/crapanol! :banana2:

Agreed, Bill. On my two trips back up to Cheeseheadland this summer, the only stations I could find with 93 were on the interstate. All the local stations back home around Green Lake county were 91 max.

[fastblackmerc]

Per the owners manual the Marauder is "designed to use "Premium" unleaded gasoline with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 91 or higher for optimum performance."

[cat in the hat]

Agreed, Bill. On my two trips back up to Cheeseheadland this summer, the only stations I could find with 93 were on the interstate. All the local stations back home around Green Lake county were 91 max.

This is a disturbing trend, bah . . . :down:

[Ms. Denmark]

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[Green96]

FWIW the lower gears can actually improve your city mpg (if you can keep your foot out of it).

Case in point: I ordered my new truck with 3.73s. The base gear is a 3.31 and advertises 23ish highway, but only 15 city. I am getting 17 city. I am only getting 20 highway so I have basically narrowed the gap between highway and city. The motor is not working as hard around town with stop and go traffic.

Do the 4.10s, especially for city driving.

[Raleigh Marauder]

FWIW the lower gears can actually improve your city mpg (if you can keep your foot out of it).


Good luck with that... ;)

[SC Cheesehead]

Good luck with that... ;)

WERD...:burnout:

[fastblackmerc]

Your gas mileage will ALWAYS improve if you "keep your foot out of it"! :shake:

Wheres the fun in driving like that????

[MyTMerc]

Answer to your answer: Some parts of the country 91 is the best your going to get
I have no interest in going to those places;)

[GreekGod]

I went to 4:10 last year. Mostly city driving I get 14 to 16 mpg, same as with the 3:55, maybe 1 or 2 mpg worse.

I got 22 on a highway trip about a month ago, and thought it was a mistake, then I got 19 just 3 days ago. Both were better than I ever got with the 3:55 gears, so go figure!?

I always check every tank, with a fill-up every time.

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[SC Cheesehead]

I went to 4:10 last year. Mostly city driving I get 14 to 16 mpg, same as with the 3:55, maybe 1 or 2 mpg worse.

I got 22 on a highway trip about a month ago, and thought it was a mistake, then I got 19 just 3 days ago. Both were better than I ever got with the 3:55 gears, so go figure!?

I always check every tank, with a fill-up every time.

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Not uncommon. I've had a couple guys attribute it to the fact that the engine's running a bit higher in the power band, so not working as hard to keep the car moving.

I saw very little change going from 3.55s to 4.10s NA, the blower's made a difference in decreased mileage (especially around town) but that's virtually 100% driver influenced... ;)

[pumaj24]

How long does the job take at a shop to install the 4.10?

[SC Cheesehead]

A competent shop should be able to do it in a couple hours.