how can i find out what gearing i have?

[Darkrider]

i just bought my car, its a 1993 LX coupe, 5.0 HO motor, 5 speed tranny.

what did these come with from the factory? im pretty sure no one has messed with anything like that. the car is completely stock. thanks

 

[BaXTeR3221]

You most likely have 2.73's or possibly 3.08's. You can check by jacking up the rear of the car, putting a mark on the driveshaft,spin the rear tires, and count the number of times the tire spins in relation to one driveshaft rotation. If its about 2 and 3/4 times, you have 2.73, if its a little more than 3 times, you have 3.08's.

 

[Darkrider]

well ive been hearing that new gears are one of the first mods people do with there cars. i was thinking something along the lines if 3.55s? how much do u think those would cost?

 

[BaXTeR3221]

The ring and pinion are around 175ish new, probably could get a better deal used. It usually runs $400 for install, including the kit, but dont quote me on that because i've never actually had it done.

 

[PhLoBuS]

I would go with 3.73s definetly... I think most people would agree with me. Especially if its stock/near stock

 

[BaXTeR3221]

Yea i meant to mention that, i have 3.90's and i love them, 3.73's would be good also. 3.55 are good if you have some kind of boost, but for a mostly stock car, its not really enough.