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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 07:31 PM
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I did a search but nothing really helped me out. I was wondering is there anyone that know's how to find out what size gears are
in my mustang? Like on the door jam sticker it says axle and gives a code. Or even a place to get a factory build sheet. I am
curious to find out because that will be my next mod after the dual exhaust. Thanks for any help.
Old Jan 19, 2005 | 08:11 PM
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The common daily driver rule is, 3:73's for a manual trans and 4:10's an automatic.
Old Jan 19, 2005 | 08:50 PM
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dont listen to hotrods i think he got into the booze you want to know what it has not what to put in therefore 94-98 its 2.73 99+ is 3.27 those were the factory gear ratios hot rods is correct tho if you are looking to upgrade he made very good suggestions
Old Jan 19, 2005 | 08:59 PM
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dont listen to hotrods i think he got into the booze you want to know what it has not what to put in therefore 94-98 its 2.73 99+ is 3.27 those were the factory gear ratios hot rods is correct tho if you are looking to upgrade he made very good suggestions
HAHAHA!!! I miss understood his honky a$$! I thought he was asking what gears are a good upgrade from stock. Slego is right on the stock gear numbers.
Old Jan 19, 2005 | 09:09 PM
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you will need gears for a 7.5 inch rear-end. the other guys must have forgot that as well
Old Jan 19, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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you will need gears for a 7.5 inch rear-end. the other guys must have forgot that as well
Well, that's a given. [sm=smiley36.gif]
Old Jan 19, 2005 | 09:28 PM
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you guy are crazy lol. So than I should go with 3.73's for a 7.5" rear-end. Got it thanks
Old Jan 19, 2005 | 10:16 PM
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you will need gears for a 7.5 inch rear-end. the other guys must have forgot that as well
Well, that's a given. [sm=smiley36.gif]
yeah i would have said it was a given too but ive learned to ignore matt
Old Jan 20, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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algoes fast- get the 4.10s..i myself are planning to get them installed...btw, get the t-lok
ive heard great things about the gears and t-lok upgrade...ill let u know firsthand when i get them installed soon..just finding the right price for installation is the hard part
Old Jan 20, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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Here comes a stupid question. I have traction control. Now all that does is limit the power going to the wheels correct? The trac loc. Does that act as a lsd? Forgive me



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