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Teen'93stang5.0

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ok, i know i should know this by now. but stock, from the factory, what gears does my 96 GT 5 speed have in it

im looking to pick up some 3.55s but if i already have 3.23s in it, then im going to want something more and jump to 3.73s......

thanks

-Evan
 

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Most likely you have 2.73. Do you have a fully loaded mustang such as leather, Mach 460, etc. then you will possibly have 3.27. My 98 GT has the 3.27 and at 70mph I am running around 2100rpm. If you running less then that you will probably have either 3.08 or 2.73. Also with the 4.6 I would go with the 4.10 gears. At first I was skeptical about that much gear in a NPI car, but I have ridden in some with the 4.10 and it is a definetly needed upgrade. Very streetable.
 
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ChrisXoxide2

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3.73 for all around gear. Similar ET to 4.10, but better driveability on the highway for long trips, and can run nitrous or blower.

Oh, and I have 3.73s. Thats why they are good.
 

Dark Knight GT

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Like the others said, you probably have either 2.72's or 3.03's. I would go with 3.73's in a five speed pre99 GT with the stock heads and cams. Just my .02 cents.
 

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Easy way to find out is to jack the rear end of the car up. Put a chalk mark on the top of the tire and one on the drive shaft. Have a friend, family rotate your tire one full turn, count the number of times your driveshaft rotates (use the chalk line as yout measuring point.) rotates 2-3/4 then 2.73, 3-1/4 then 3.27 etc. Go with the 4.10s!!!!
 

Teen'93stang5.0

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hmmmmm........interesting..........well damn then, 2.73s to 3.73s will be a nice jump, but like i said i still need to drive 4 hours to school and back in the fall..........
 

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Dark Knight GT said:
Like the others said, you probably have either 2.72's or 3.03's. I would go with 3.73's in a five speed pre99 GT with the stock heads and cams. Just my .02 cents.
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