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fivemustangs

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I did an engine swap in my 96 mustang. I took out that little v6 and droped in a modified 302. But I dont feel that i am getting all the power I can. I still have the stock 7.5 rear end in the car and I am thinking that it is robbing me of the pick-up that I am looking for. does anyone know what gears I should put into this 7.5 and does anyone know what gears are in it now?
 

faststang90

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rear end

just jack the car up on the rer end turn the tires from the pas side and count the turns of the drive shaft that will let u know what gear is in the rear end. i would not put any money into a 7.5
 
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I thought they stopped putting 7.5 rear ends in mustangs in 1986? Maybe I am wrong.
I would get a 8.8 rear end, I have an AOD with 373's stock was 273's
I noticed a big difference. Most guys will tell you 373's for a 5speed and 410's for an auto.
 
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