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ryan218 said:

anyone know what gears are in my buddies mustang? its a 1996 Mustang GT 5 speed. tag on rear is.

S229C R 27 88 6C06

I know the 88 part means 8.8 and the 6c06 is the date but im not sure what meants what gear it is..im guessing R is for the gear but i dont know what "R" stands for? anyone know?

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The ratio is 3.27:1 You're missing the "3" before the "R". The 3 is partially or fully obscured by the bolt. And that R is probably not an R anyway. I've never seen anything other than "L", "LS", or "SL" there, all of which indicate a limited slip (Traction-Lok) differential.

S229C = axle plant model code (S = Sterling, MI axle plant)
(3)LS27 = 3.27:1 ratio w/ Traction-Lok
88 = 8.8" ring gear
6C06 = March 6, 1996