93 Cobra Gear?

[1985 5.0]

What gear came in the 93 Cobra from the factory? I have found a deal on one for $400 with a 3.73.

 

[idareu]

Quote taken from 1993Cobra.com

"The Differential was same as other production 5.0L except for the rear wheel disc brakes sourced from the Thunderbird Turbo coupes in the late 80's. They all came with 3.08:1 gear ratio with traction lock. No other gear ratio was available from the factory. Axle part number is F3ZZ-4234-A."

http://www.1993cobra.com/data.htm

 

[1985 5.0]

Quote taken from 1993Cobra.com

"The Differential was same as other production 5.0L except for the rear wheel disc brakes sourced from the Thunderbird Turbo coupes in the late 80's. They all came with 3.08:1 gear ratio with traction lock. No other gear ratio was available from the factory. Axle part number is F3ZZ-4234-A."

http://www.1993cobra.com/data.htm

Thanks for the info. Will this bolt right into my 85?? I've been told that the e-brake cable will have to be modified.

 

[idareu]

Thanks for the info. Will this bolt right into my 85?? I've been told that the e-brake cable will have to be modified.

I would have to do some digging to find out what the difference btwn the two cables would be but there is a difference.

"Parking brake cables were changed for 1993 and the 93 Cobra also had specific parking brake cables for the rear disc. Part number is F3ZZ-2A635-A for both left and right sides."

Again from:
http://www.1993cobra.com/data.htm

 

[Strype]

I've heard 3.55's, I've heard 2.73's

I'd like to know for sure

 

[jgfiveoh]

the 5.0 tech reference and performance guide book says that it came with only the standard t-5's rear gear ratio: 3.08 traction lock

 

[TrophyHead]

3.08's for the 93 Cobra

2.73's or 3.08's for 5 speeds

3.08's or 3.27's for autos

 

[Hickfied]

My AOD 89GT came with 2.73's.

 

[Tonys96Cobra]

Also keep in mind that the Cobra rear axle is 3/4" per side wider that a standard fox 8.8

 

[1985 5.0]

Also keep in mind that the Cobra rear axle is 3/4" per side wider that a standard fox 8.8

So are the pony wheels going to be fine as far as wheel fitment goes?

 

[Mustang5L5]

3.08's


$400 is a lot for it. I've seen guys buy TC rear ends with the same brakes and factory 3.73's for half of that.

 

[1985 5.0]

3.08's


$400 is a lot for it. I've seen guys buy TC rear ends with the same brakes and factory 3.73's for half of that.

i thought the tc's came with 3.27's?

 

[795.0pacecar]

TCs were available with 3.55s and 3.73s depending on wether it had an auto or a manual.

 

[Mustang5L5]

i thought the tc's came with 3.27's?

3.55 t-lok with 5-spd
3.73 t-lok with AOD