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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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Hello,

I have had some great help from you guys and I am now at the next level in my modifications to my 1996 Cobra. I have a few questions:

1. I want to change out what appear to be the stock gears to 3.73. I see complete kits and gears alone. Do I need the complete kit? What other changes are required besides the gears?
2. I am also thinking of changing out the driveline to aluminum, do you recommend or will stock suffice? What other components need to be changed?
3. I want to upgrade the current tires and wheels, any recommendations on tires? I want to do Cobra R chrome (I currently have Cobra R silver). Do you recommend going 18" or staying with 17"? Also, should I do the 9" rear tires or 10.5"? Does 10.5" require the 3.73 gears?

Thanks for your help!

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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 12:29 AM
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3. 18s for style 17s for looks.

go 17's by 10.5 with a 315 tire.

10.5 is the width of the wheel and has nothing to do with gearing.
Old Jul 8, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 03svtcobra12
3. 18s for style 17s for performance.

go 17's by 10.5 with a 315 tire.

10.5 is the width of the wheel and has nothing to do with gearing.
Fixed.
Old Jul 8, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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you know what i meant^^^ typo lol
Old Jul 8, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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....Get a bearing kit with the 3.73 gear change!
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