Seen inside my garage this past weekend

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by CaptainComet, Aug 11, 2008.

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... is it ...

  1. a 4.62 gear vs. a 3.55 gear?

    3 vote(s)
    7.1%

  2. 5 mpg vs. 15 mpg?

    2 vote(s)
    4.8%

  3. 40 mph cruising vs. 70 mph cruising?

    1 vote(s)
    2.4%

  4. all of the above?

    36 vote(s)
    85.7%
  1. CaptainComet

    CaptainComet Large Member

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    The following picture is ... (see poll for choices) ...

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  2. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Woo, that one on the left is a big ring gear!
     
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  3. 75Mav91Stang

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    I'd go with the 3.55
     
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  4. mean_maverick

    mean_maverick Senior Member

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    lol, all of the above for me... :D
     
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  5. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    3.55 is a little bit of the best of both worlds.:)
     
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  6. CaptainComet

    CaptainComet Large Member

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    The "correct" answer to the multiple choice poll is ...

    D. All of the above. This was "poll" was all in fun anyway.

    The 4.62s were fun and great for running at our local 1/8th mile dragstrip, and that is about all. Mileage was horrible, as was just cruising in the car.

    Swapping to the 3.55s, I am going to bet that I am within a 2/10ths there and actually mph stronger. My main goal is to actually get out and drive the car on the street on a regular basis again. I am making the Comet a fun car again. ;)
     
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  7. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    (y)...i will see you in the streets...
    :outtahere::chirp:
     
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  8. Bob Wiken

    Bob Wiken Chronologically Gifted

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    I'd say you need a bra on those things
     
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  9. tim keck

    tim keck truckdrivintrailertrash

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    Mine ran EXACTLY the same in the 1/8(4.62 vs 3.55).4.62's useless in a street car,probably ok behind a high strung race motor that lacks torque but likes to scream.FWIW All I had was a stock roller 302 w/a B303,headers/holley/duraspark.
     
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  10. PINKY

    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    I hear ya Mr. Comet...I am in the process of doing the same thing.
    Had 4.56...then went to 4.11's.....now I have a set of 3.25's waiting to go in.
     
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  11. Dan Starnes

    Dan Starnes Original owner

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    D. is a winner.
    Dan
     
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