Purple_Stang New Member Apr 11, 2005 28 0 0 Colorado Jul 12, 2006 #1 Jul 12, 2006 #1 I have a mostly stock '97 gt. What differential and axle does that have, and what gear ratio did it come with stock?
I have a mostly stock '97 gt. What differential and axle does that have, and what gear ratio did it come with stock?
Rickyll7 Member Dec 16, 2005 718 4 19 Jul 12, 2006 #2 Jul 12, 2006 #2 stock is 28 spline, 3.27:1, 8.8 inch
stangGT97 New Member Dec 22, 2004 1,299 1 0 Boston area, MA Jul 12, 2006 #3 Jul 12, 2006 #3 Purple_Stang said: I have a mostly stock '97 gt. What differential and axle does that have, and what gear ratio did it come with stock? Click to expand... 28 spline, but the ratio is on the axle tag. there were 3 available that year- 2.73, 3.08, and 3.27
Purple_Stang said: I have a mostly stock '97 gt. What differential and axle does that have, and what gear ratio did it come with stock? Click to expand... 28 spline, but the ratio is on the axle tag. there were 3 available that year- 2.73, 3.08, and 3.27
03ghoststang Well-Known Member Jul 16, 2005 1,930 1 57 Los Angeles, California Jul 12, 2006 #4 Jul 12, 2006 #4 stangGT97 said: 28 spline, but the ratio is on the axle tag. there were 3 available that year- 2.73, 3.08, and 3.27 Click to expand... check the tag on the rear diff. cover cause there where those three options available
stangGT97 said: 28 spline, but the ratio is on the axle tag. there were 3 available that year- 2.73, 3.08, and 3.27 Click to expand... check the tag on the rear diff. cover cause there where those three options available
Purple_Stang New Member Apr 11, 2005 28 0 0 Colorado Jul 12, 2006 #5 Jul 12, 2006 #5 Thanks. Anyone recommendations on running a numerically higher gear ratio, say a 3.73 or 3.92? Just don't want to kill the top end too bad though.
Thanks. Anyone recommendations on running a numerically higher gear ratio, say a 3.73 or 3.92? Just don't want to kill the top end too bad though.
Rickyll7 Member Dec 16, 2005 718 4 19 Jul 12, 2006 #6 Jul 12, 2006 #6 just stay with ford racing gears : 4.10 or 3.73
the98stang Active Member Aug 12, 2005 2,408 0 47 Clovis, CA Jul 12, 2006 #7 Jul 12, 2006 #7 Purple_Stang said: Thanks. Anyone recommendations on running a numerically higher gear ratio, say a 3.73 or 3.92? Just don't want to kill the top end too bad though. Click to expand... FRPP 3.73 : if you plan on supercharging or spraying FRPP 4.10 : if you plan on staying naturally aspirated
Purple_Stang said: Thanks. Anyone recommendations on running a numerically higher gear ratio, say a 3.73 or 3.92? Just don't want to kill the top end too bad though. Click to expand... FRPP 3.73 : if you plan on supercharging or spraying FRPP 4.10 : if you plan on staying naturally aspirated
Outlaw97GT Member Sep 10, 2005 234 0 16 Redneckville, Tx Jul 12, 2006 #8 Jul 12, 2006 #8 There is also an axle code on the left doorjam. My 97 had 3.08's, and Im happy with the 4.10's now. Made it feel like a different car.
There is also an axle code on the left doorjam. My 97 had 3.08's, and Im happy with the 4.10's now. Made it feel like a different car.
d98gt Founding Member Mar 14, 2002 4,505 59 204 SE Texas Jul 12, 2006 #9 Jul 12, 2006 #9 The autos came with the 3.08s. The 3.27s were an option if im not mistaken The most common gear changes are 3.73s, 3.90s (for those which can't decide ) and 4.10s
The autos came with the 3.08s. The 3.27s were an option if im not mistaken The most common gear changes are 3.73s, 3.90s (for those which can't decide ) and 4.10s
mustangman9812 10 Year Member Jan 14, 2004 661 6 49 Mars Hill, NC Jul 12, 2006 #11 Jul 12, 2006 #11 my 98 GT came with 3.08