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Old 01-13-2004, 01:34 AM
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i have a 96 cobra vert. i know the stock gears 3.27 right? BUT i have no experience and no idea what this means. who can explain what these number s exactly mean thanx <IMG src=smileys/smiley11.gif border="0"> </P>


what are a decent pair of aftermarket gear ratio's?</P>
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Old 01-13-2004, 01:36 AM
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3.73's are the best, 4.10's are to much and 3.55's are to little, definetly go with 3.73's
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Old 01-14-2004, 02:32 AM
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4:10s are great. And NO, They are not that bad on the highway. LOL<IMG src=smileys/smiley1.gif border="0">
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Old 01-14-2004, 02:48 AM
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4.10 are bad on the highway 82mph/3000rpms. 25.5in tire.knowbody drives the speed limit just say behind the fastest car ,and be ready to hit your brakes.police!!!<edited><editID>hotrodman</editID><editDate>38004.1073263889</editDate></edited>
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Old 01-14-2004, 03:16 AM
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96 cobra i believe is stock 3.55's???
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Old 01-14-2004, 07:57 PM
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Try this link for a good explanation on gear ratios and what they mean.</P>


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http://www.gears-manufacturers.com/gear-ratios.html</P>
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Old 01-15-2004, 01:22 AM
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<IMG src=smileys/smiley16.gif border="0"> nice link...thanks everyone for the info i will keep you posted on the gears i buy (prob goin with LT headers first though)
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