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Old 08-25-2005, 03:01 PM
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I have an original 89 lx coupe ex cop car and I wanted to know what gears I have. I know I can jack it up and look that way but, I thought someone could direct me to a site with the info? on the door it says axle code is M and I have an axle tag. thanks alot
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Old 08-25-2005, 03:52 PM
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whats the axle tag the gear ratio is represented this way 2L73 for a limited slip 2.73 and 3L08 for a limited slip 3.08, so this should give you an idea of how the tag decodes. i think the m code is for 2.73s.
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Old 08-25-2005, 04:09 PM
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thanks man. 2.73??? thqat just plain **** sucks!!!!! Gonna order 3.73 tonight
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Old 08-25-2005, 04:13 PM
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my rear has 2l73 man does it suck to be me... Anyone wanna race from a 55mph rolling start?? LOL! just ordered the gears
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Old 08-25-2005, 07:35 PM
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nice, 3.73s will wake that ride up.
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Old 08-25-2005, 10:51 PM
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Yeah go with 3.73s. Thats what I'm gonna get next.
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