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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 06:56 PM
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Does anyone know what rearend gears came in an 86 GT w/ AOD or where I can find out???
Old Feb 10, 2004 | 07:59 PM
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there might still have the metal tag on the rear end cover..also thier might be a code on the door most where the 2.73 or 3.08
Old Feb 10, 2004 | 10:59 PM
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i hade a 89 lx 5.0 aod.it had 2.73s <img border="0" src=smileys/smiley6.gif border="0">
Old Feb 11, 2004 | 02:31 PM
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usualy the aods have 3.08s and are optioned with 3.27s.....finding an aod with 2.73s is actualy kind of rare.
Old Feb 11, 2004 | 03:21 PM
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i had 2,73 aod it was a dog out the hole i could get beat by a honda,,but i sold it to blue stang 225...
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 04:42 PM
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I found out its 2.73s. Dont lke them too much. Puttin in 3.73s In a couple weeks.
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 09:24 PM
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another question that is asked numerous times per week......LOOK IT UP ON GOOGLE!!
Old Feb 23, 2004 | 06:48 PM
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I beieve you have the 7.5 rear not 8.8
Old Feb 23, 2004 | 07:42 PM
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Thanks mk thats very helpful, but I already tried it and came up with about three diff. ratios for an 86GT and wasnt specific enough. If you know a good site then let me know.
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I beieve you have the 7.5 rear not 8.8
Your right. I pulled the 8.8 out of a 93 and bought some 3.73s to put in it. Cant wait to get it set up so I can put it in!



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