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Old 06-05-2006, 07:02 PM
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really? well that kinda sucks lol

what size rear end? 6.75?
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Old 06-05-2006, 11:22 PM
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Nope. Still 7.5. Now just think what it would feel like with 4.10 gears...
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Old 06-07-2006, 06:03 PM
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hmm....interesting.....only problem is i have a 3.8 litre and it only made 120 hp, and thats when it was new. i would imagine im not making 120 hp now seeing how the car is 22 years old
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Old 06-08-2006, 01:29 AM
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Ok, so i found out from mustangspecs site that these are my gear ratios

V6 Model GT Model
1st 3.35:1 3.37:1
2nd 1.99:1 1.99:1
3rd 1.33:1 1.33:1
4th 1.00:1 1.00:1
5th 0.68:1 0.67:1
Final Drive 3.15:1 3.22:1

So, what does that mean? when you say gear ratio of 4.1 .. do you mean the first gear has 4.1 engine rotation to 1 wheel rotation ratio? or which gear is it ?

Also, I have an automatic transmission with 4 speed gear. How does that work in that case. I know when I put it in drive the car changes gear from 1 to 3 or 4 as required. But, .. I am not sure if these gears are same as the ones I can choose my shifting the gear lever myself. Can some one clarify?

Thnaks a lot.
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Old 06-24-2006, 01:33 PM
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OK.....now I'm confused........I have a 95 GT auto asnd have been told I had 2.73s....I was about to get 3.73s to replace what do you guys think??? Do I need to got to 4.10 s? weekend driver car so I am not too concerned about gas mileage?
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Old 06-25-2006, 01:24 PM
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i'll take a set of 3:73 for a 01 Cobra......with fries and a coke. lol


seriously......i want a set.


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Old 08-18-2006, 01:54 PM
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so if i wanna improve my 1st gear acceleration without killing my overdrive in my 96 GT auto..i should use 3.55 gears? i still have the stock ones so im looking to see which ones are good for a race or two during the weekend while keeping the car with good fuel economy for work on the week
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Old 09-18-2006, 11:07 PM
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I have the 3.73 gears in mine. You might be interested to know that I still get the epa 16/25
miles per gallon! First gear is really deep with 3.73s ! The car is an 86 efi GT
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Old 09-23-2006, 11:44 AM
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MORE THAN LIKELY YOU HAVE A 7.5 REAR END AND I WOULD RECOMEND THAT YOU CHANGE IT OUT FOR AN 8.8 REAR. THE GEARS ARE PROUBALLY 2.73. I WOULD GO BACK WITH SOME 3.55 BECAUSE YOU WULL NOT HAVE ANY OVERDRIVE UNLESS THIS IS JUST GOING TO BE A RACE CAR.
Easiest way if you have the cover off is to count the teeth on the ring and pinion then divide the ring number by the pinion.
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Old 10-02-2006, 03:13 PM
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is it easier to swap out the ring/pinion and all the bearings, bushing and the necessary stuff OR the whole rear end ???
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