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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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theyre actually 4.09s haha. Honestly when I was recalibrating the gears it showed up as 4.09s on diablo tuner. As far as my 4.10s go wow amazing improvment over stock . It just kicks *** plus with the tuner its just awesome power and acceleration gain.
Old Jul 19, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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Great info in this thread guys, really appreciate it.
Old Jul 19, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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No, the car I have right now is a 95 V6 the one that's in my avatar. BUT, I am going to be buying a GT or cobra for my real project and wanted to put gears into that one, that is why I was asking if 3.55's werebest for any type of mustang 1994-98.
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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BUMP.

What is the best type of gears for a 1994/1995 5.0 GT or Cobra? And, how does it work with the axle, do I have to go 8inch? And also, what about the shifter, do I have to get a different shifter?
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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If your getting a GT or Cobra, it will come with a 8.8" rear axle. Some come factory with 3.55 gears. If yourgonna put one in your V6, make sure the 8.8 has the same brakes as yours( ABS or non ABS)
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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Right on. Thanks. How will I know if it has the 3.55's? I am wanting to go 3.73's.
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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Not gonna put gears into my V6 as its old and has too many miles to start dinking with anything.
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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3.73's are just fine with an auto.

you can get a set in great condition used for $50from http://www.mpsautosalvage.com/produc....cfm?TypeID=85
i have used 3.73's right now
WOW! 3.73s for $50 I thought they cost like $200... I would guess 4:10s will be the same and that's what I want, so do you think getting used gears is a good idea though? Just sounds too cheap..
i have used their used gear sets in quite a few cars. never a problem. the 7.5 and 8.8 ring and pinion are quite strong.

MPS doesn't sell junk. my current 3.73's had 150,000 miles on them from and old diesel ranger before they were in my car. they have almost 200,000 miles on them now with no problems.

the main cause of rear failure is either from the small ford differential spyder gears blowing out or from people romping on the rear without giving the new bearings a chance to seat properly.

i don't believe MPS has 4.10 gears for the 7.5 but call them, they might have a set. 3.73's IMO are just fine for any year V6 stang and 3.45's or 8.8 3.55's are real nice for pre 99's.

like i said earilier 3.45's are ideal for a turbo as are the 05+ 3.31 gears
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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If your getting a GT or Cobra, it will come with a 8.8" rear axle. Some come factory with 3.55 gears. If yourgonna put one in your V6, make sure the 8.8 has the same brakes as yours( ABS or non ABS)
How can I find out if a gt or cobra has the 3.55's?
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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if its OEM it will be stamped somewhere on the gears, or you can do it the old fashioned way and count the teeth on the ring gear and pinion and then divide.



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