GEARS
#151
RE: GEARS
Hi. Just doing research and I was looking at Ford drag packs. I noticed that they sell a pack with 3.73's for the auto trans and a pack with 4.10's for the manual. This seems to be the opposite of what I've heard people recommending here on these threads. Any idea what Ford's reasoning might be? Thanks.
#155
I have a question or 2 about gearing. I've got a 5 liter lx with the AOD transmission. The car has 2.73's. I want to change these to 3.73's. I read that this would put red line in 3rd gear at around 100mph. It seems to me that it would be almost ideal for a stock or mildly modified car. 1/4 mile trap speed and red line at about the same time, right? Also does anyone know what sort of rpm's the car would turn at 80 mph , in OD? Seems like the perfect rear end for an AOD car. Kelly the noob.
#156
I just purchased a 1998 mustang GT convertible with an auto overdrive. Someone in the past(ownership) has changed out the gears. I guess around 4.10. I believe it was set up fore the drag race. What I am going to use the car for weekend travel. No racing. I would like to know what was the stock gear ratio? What do you recommend for the type of driving that I will be doing? Thanks Jerry
#157
I just purchased a 1998 mustang GT convertible with an auto overdrive. Someone in the past(ownership) has changed out the gears. I guess around 4.10. I believe it was set up fore the drag race. What I am going to use the car for weekend travel. No racing. I would like to know what was the stock gear ratio? What do you recommend for the type of driving that I will be doing? Thanks Jerry
On your drivers door jamb there will be a sticker and then at the bottom of it towards the right you will see Ax. If the second letter is an A then you have a 2.73 or a 3.08. If you have a C then you have 3.27.
IF the factory cover is still there you can check on the diff as well for a tag.
You can swap back or choose 3.73's as a middle ground. I think they even have 3.55's as well. Lots of choices.
You should start a new thread rather than posting to an old one, you'll get more attention that way!
Last edited by stevednmc; 05-23-2013 at 09:32 PM.