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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 06:28 AM
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I really think they are 2.73's. I can cruise 80mph with the RPM's only at ~2K. Why in the world would Ford put those crap gears in a 5.0???
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 07:03 AM
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Axle Code on the door will be "M" for 2.73's....your tag is 2.73's ^^^^

(FYI - Door Axle tag Z = 3.08's, E = 3.27's <AOD> only)..............
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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That sounds like some 2.73s. At 70 you should be aroun 1600 or so
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by calfroper_06
That sounds like some 2.73s. At 70 you should be aroun 1600 or so
And about 30 MPH in reverse
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by timspony
Axle Code on the door will be "M" for 2.73's....your tag is 2.73's ^^^^

(FYI - Door Axle tag Z = 3.08's, E = 3.27's <AOD> only)..............
Thanks. Door tag has an "M" code so they are 2.73's.
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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Why in the world would Ford put those crap gears in a 5.0???
economy, to make the mpg window sticker look somewhat respectable
Old Mar 21, 2009 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mjr46
economy, to make the mpg window sticker look somewhat respectable
Still, Ford could of "AT LEAST" put in 3.08's. I guess I will just have to live with them for a while. I spent way too much on paint so I better let the wife cool off for a while.
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