5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang Technical discussions on 5.0 Liter Mustangs within. This does not include the 5.0 from the 2011 Mustang GT. That information is in the 2005-1011 section.

what gears?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 10, 2005 | 08:21 PM
  #1  
gwwjr96's Avatar
gwwjr96
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 25
Default what gears?

well i bought the car i recently just changed the rear end oil and the gears looked almost brand new? not much wear at all. how can i tell what the gears are? i can run like 75 in 2nd gear and someone told me that wasnt normal... i dont knwo cause ive never owned another mustang sooo i dont know...
Old Jul 10, 2005 | 09:07 PM
  #2  
vfast's Avatar
vfast
I ♥ Acer
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 11,394
From:
Default RE: what gears?

jack car up rotate tire once and see how many times the driveshaft turns.....I'd say you have 2.73's
Old Jul 10, 2005 | 09:41 PM
  #3  
gwwjr96's Avatar
gwwjr96
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 25
Default RE: what gears?

ok so their still stock... damn they look good for stock lol... if i get a set of 3.73's what differance am i gonna get? what does it change? does it make you go faster? slower? accelerate faster?
Old Jul 10, 2005 | 10:20 PM
  #4  
91hatchgt's Avatar
91hatchgt
5th Gear Member
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 3,145
From:
Default RE: what gears?

Well one of the first things that I did to my car was gears.. I got the 4.10's and was happy with the fast acceleration, but lost a lot of top end, and you run higher RPM on the freeway at 70mph.. I liked them for racing and things, but I want my car to be a little more of a Daily driver/Strip car, so I am going to drop down the 3.55's .. If you dont do long distance, and like accelerating hard from a dig, go with 3.73's...
Old Jul 10, 2005 | 11:16 PM
  #5  
stanglx2002's Avatar
stanglx2002
6th Gear Member
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 5,205
From:
Default RE: what gears?

For my DD 331 im going with either 327 or 355
Old Jul 11, 2005 | 01:57 PM
  #6  
Fishhawk's Avatar
Fishhawk
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 180
From:
Default RE: what gears?

With 3.55's you should cruise at 2250 RPM at 70mph. I get 22 mpg with my 3.55's. However, with my setup, 3.73's would have been better for the track.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Thunderball
4.6L (1996-2004 Modular) Mustang
15
Nov 22, 2015 11:49 PM
Bokeo
Street/Strip
6
Oct 10, 2015 08:28 PM
KingRando
2005-2014 Mustangs
5
Oct 2, 2015 08:06 AM
uedlose
The Racers Bench
4
Oct 1, 2015 08:31 PM
junior04
4.6L (1996-2004 Modular) Mustang
1
Sep 28, 2015 10:53 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:30 AM.