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Old 06-06-2007, 12:27 AM
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what is the stock gear ratio, and vehicle weight for a 88 GT?? any help would be appreciated.
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Old 06-06-2007, 12:30 AM
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I think its 2.73 stick and 3.08 aod
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Old 06-06-2007, 01:00 AM
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what about vehicle weight?
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Old 06-06-2007, 01:16 AM
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for your axle code check the drivers door jamb for the sticker, if its a 5-spd either 2.73s or 3.08s AODs came with 3.27s
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Old 06-06-2007, 09:47 AM
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axle code on door is unreadable. thats why i posted to see if anybody new off hand
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Old 06-06-2007, 09:54 AM
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what did 89's come with? im in the same boat. do they come with limited slip?
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Old 06-06-2007, 12:41 PM
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5 speed it woudl be standard 273 optional 308
if aod it would be standard 273 optional 327

weight for a GT is about 3300lbs
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Old 06-06-2007, 12:46 PM
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the guy who i bought my car from said that it had 3.55 gears on it stock. I wonder if he was wrong? any news on if its limited slip or not stock?
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Old 06-06-2007, 12:56 PM
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stangs have trak lock

355s come in the newer cobras

again 273,308 and 327 were the gears avaible depending on auto or 5speed
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Old 06-06-2007, 01:14 PM
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ORIGINAL: piedraco

the guy who i bought my car from said that it had 3.55 gears on it stock. I wonder if he was wrong? any news on if its limited slip or not stock?
Check and see.
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