getting bored

[STEPS]

I'm getting bored with my 03 MM with 90k on the clock it's looks great and runs great.
I have a trilogy, long tube headers ,magnaflows , tuned my Moe's but It's not doing it for me.
I'm thinking 410's
any thoughts ?

[Roadwarrior]

A lot of MM owners with 4.10 gears have been happy with it. The tune needs to be adjusted after swapping the gears.

[JBeezy]

Definitely 4.10's

Also, clean it up and go to a few car shows. After all the lust you will love it again

[stevengerard]

hmm, I suppose anything you do to a car you like even if its just a wax job will help the enthusiasm. 4:10s will make a decent difference that's for sure but its up to you if its worth it with the trilogy. You already have torque advantage quicker in the lower rpm range than I do with my vortec

[camelgrundle]

With your setup I don't think 410s will help your boredom lol.

[Comin' in Hot]

410s or a smaller S/C pulley. Either way it will need a tune adjustment.

[martyo]

I vote for 4.10s.

[Pat]

4:10's AND a 3500 RPM stall converter will make you giggle.

A 2016 350 GTR Mustang with the in line crank will also erase all symptoms of boredom. Your move.

[STEPS]

thanks all for your input.
I go into the garage every couple of days and put another coat of detail spray. and polish it.

[stevengerard]

4:10's AND a 3500 RPM stall converter will make you giggle.

A 2016 350 GTR Mustang with the in line crank will also erase all symptoms of boredom. Your move.

Agree with both:D

[martyo]

I go into the garage every couple of days and put another coat of detail spray. and polish it.

That right there will cause boredom to set in everytime.

[justbob]

Boredom caused my six speed two years ago and boredom caused my F1 this year. Just some ideas I don't recommend to cram in a 3-4 week deadline. [emoji106]


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[JBeezy]

When I really get bored with mine I clean it up really good and ride around on a pretty day. Getting under a little boost when possible

[Pat]

It's been raining so much around here lately so when the sun came out yesterday I checked to see if my limited slip differential was working, it is.

Pat

[Mr. Man]

Steve on Friday take your ass down to the grocery store and buy a whole bunch of picnic supply's, don't forget the condiments. Sat morning put all the supply's in the cars trunk, go find the wife and put her in the passenger seat and take off for a nice park for said picnic. Enjoy yourself making your wife happy and later that evening maybe she will make you happy. :D

Marauder Win!! :cool:

[clmrt]

Sell it and buy a 240Z.

[STEPS]

Great Idea Mr Man

[STEPS]

Had a 240 z already a Porsche a Corvette, Crossfire, etc
I get bored easy but still have the same wonderful Wife. I'm a lucky man

[jwibbity]

sell it to somebody who will actually drive it!

[STEPS]

Jwibbty,
I may just do that .,would you be interested?

[clmrt]

Tell me about the Z, Steps.

[jwibbity]

Jwibbty,
I may just do that .,would you be interested?

unfortunately no, eaton swapped with 4.10's daily driver here!!!

[STEPS]

your talking about Datsun Z ?
or a BMW Z

I had a Datsun


had the Z when I lived in Ohio in the 70'swent on a trip to Ca, and My wife hit a patch of ice and slapped the rear 1/4 in to a telephone pole .
Had it repaired but it was never really right again then. sold it
As I remember it was a 260 Z Dark green with beige leather seats 5 speed I think. would hot and get vapor lock in the gas line every once in awhile

[Zack]

410's will not cure boredom in a roots car.
It's 12 years old and technology is slapping you in the face.
If you can afford it, move on to something better.

[MOTOWN]

Wow Steve it may be time to consider a Whipple if your on a forged motor , i don't think you will have much trouble selling the Trilogy if you price it right , i realized shortly after i bought it i was bored with it , then you bought it , it was the nicest Trilogy i never seen since you got it new in the box!!

[Marauderjack]

Get yourself one of these and quit foolin' around......what a BLAST!!:burnout::beer::eek::D

[MMBLUE]

Jwibbty,
I may just do that .,would you be interested?

I would be... Once I get back from this tour. Bright side is, it would stay in Florida ;)

[STEPS]

I going to go with the 410's

[chief455]

I going to go with the 410's
4.10 and a 3500 stall convertor will change how it drives, big smiles!
Talk to Marty.
Zack is right, hard to ignore the new stuff driving around. But nothing is quite like a Marauder.

[chief455]

Get yourself one of these and quit foolin' around......what a BLAST!!:burnout::beer::eek::D
My friend/mechanic has a well built Cobra, 524 inch with 4 speed.
WICKED!
no roof and no heat hurts having seat time in the north east.
He lusts after a performance coupe - we never have what we want!

[MOTOWN]

4:10s and a 3500 stall on an Eaton swap makes no sense! and your skipping half your power band! an Eaton provides power off idle why narrow it up to 3500?

[chief455]

4:10s and a 3500 stall on an Eaton swap makes no sense! and your skipping half your power band! an Eaton provides power off idle why narrow it up to 3500?
I understand and accept that, for the fun of the stall.
If I were shooting for E.T. or something, I'd maxumize my combination. It is pretty froggy out of the gate, missing power from convertor flash or not = :D :burnout:
STEPS is looking to reinvent fun in his car - he might like that feeling as well.

[MOTOWN]

I understand and accept that, for the fun of the stall.
If I were shooting for E.T. or something, I'd maxumize my combination. It is pretty froggy out of the gate, missing power from convertor flash or not = :D :burnout:
STEPS is looking to reinvent fun in his car - he might like that feeling as well.

4:10s and the wrong stall won't do it , He needs a Whipple!

[chief455]

4:10s and the wrong stall won't do it , He needs a Whipple!
yeeehaa! that's why I got me a 2.3 Whipper for the Cobra block swap :D

never read if STEPS is forged for higher boost though...

[STEPS]

Ok now you tech ie guy are talking and have lost me
How do I know if I have a forged block ?

[fastblackmerc]

Ok now you tech ie guy are talking and have lost me
How do I know if I have a forged block ?

Don't think they are talking forged block... more like forged crank, forged connecting rods and forged pistons. These are the weak links in a stock MM engine.

Good writeup on comparing Forging to Powdered Metallurgy (P/M)

http://www.qcforge.org/Page.aspx/98/Forging-vs-Powdered-Metal.html

[STEPS]

Thanks for the info I don't have any of that I'm just stock. and a very conservative driver

[chief455]

Thanks for the info I don't have any of that I'm just stock. and a very conservative driver

then you do not want to add any more boost.
4.10 was a great idea, and I personally LOVE the fun of a stall convertor on the street. MOTOWN point is Eaton power is instant - like from idle to 6800 rpm
the stall convertor slips a little until ~3000 and pulls to 6800 rpm
but the fun factor is a million smiles.
I'd be interested to see the difference on a race track from stock to stall convertor.
Eaton power increase is much more significant above 3000 rpm, so having the engine in the upper range sooner might just be a good thing even for better 1/4 mile times. Can't say, but when I just cruise part throttle around town, the car is tame as a kitten. If while cruising, I mash the gas anywhere up to ~2400 rpm or 35mph, the rear tires just go up in smoke, the tach jumps up and WEEEE!!
It could be more fun, just saying.
good luck!

[Mr. Man]

Here another option Steve. On your way to or from work take note of the road surfaces. Pick one out that won't grind your tires to pieces. One evening take the MM out too that good surface road and after making sure the po po aren't around do a long brake drag burnout. Not only will this put a big grin on your face immediately but every time you drive to work it will put a smile on your face too. :burnout: = :D

[RR|Suki]

410's will not cure boredom in a roots car.
It's 12 years old and technology is slapping you in the face.
If you can afford it, move on to something better.

Real talk right here