how much difference... 3:55's to 3:27's or 3:08's??

noslow5_0 · Jan 26, 2004

just wanted to know how much of a performance loss im about to take when i change my gears out to either 3:08's or 3:27's?? While im at it i might as well ask what gears came in the stock 8.8" rear ends in say a 90 lx?? Dont know if they changed the gears throughout the years or not, but i new that the 3:08's were an option from the factory (or so ive heard). My rents are forcing me to take out the 3:55's from an accident i had in the rain (either sell the car or change the gears for now)....

88stangmangt · Jan 26, 2004

well you will gain some top-end be a little quicker on the highway and gain a couple of gallons to a tank maybe. but as for performance your gonna loose alot of low end accel and you wont be going tru the gears as quick either.

5spd GT · Jan 26, 2004

They came with 273's stock and then the 308's as you stated as an option...for the 5spd...

David

willys1 · Jan 26, 2004

That sucks!Tell them youll get taller tires,that actually decreases you rear end ratio!!!!

Gearbanger 101 · Jan 26, 2004

Tell you’re parents they’re high!!! The gears have very little to do with the cars performance in the rain. The problem lies in a crappy weight displacement (all on the front and none in the back) and likely your inability to keep your foot out of the oil pan when you’re driving. Changing the gears won’t keep you from stuffing the front end into a ditch while driving on the wet pavement, but it will make you lose a lot more races. Just tell them you’ll adjust your driving style…other than that….grow a pair and quit being such a momma’s boy!

noslow5_0 · Jan 27, 2004

"Just tell them you’ll adjust your driving style…other than that….grow a pair and quit being such a momma’s boy!"- I got your pair right here gear banger!!!

willys1 · Jan 27, 2004

noslow5_0 said:
"Just tell them you’ll adjust your driving style…other than that….grow a pair and quit being such a momma’s boy!"- I got your pair right here gear banger!!!

**LOL-

88stangmangt · Jan 27, 2004

now now kids

willys1 · Jan 27, 2004

88stangmangt said:
now now kids

**sorry dad

88stangmangt · Jan 27, 2004

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Gearbanger 101 · Jan 27, 2004

noslow5_0 said:
I got your pair right here gear banger!!!

Guess you missed the sarcastic wink at the end, huh junior. Either way, my mommy’s not telling me to take the gears out of my car. Seriously though, if you're really having that much of a problem keeping the car strait in the rain, you should either consider spending the money of a gear swap on a set of Aqua Treads, Keep your foot off the floor, or sell it and buy a 4-banger. That's the stupidest parent argument I’ve ever heard!!! :rolleyes"

87gtconv · Jan 28, 2004

I have to agree the only thing that should be replaced is that loose nut behind the wheel!! I drive my stang very easy in the rain cause of two problems. One, loose rear end under hard acceleration in the wet and two, premature lock up of my right front tire during extreme braking aggravated in the wet!! I am really not sure how replacing your ring and pinion is going to make U more safe in the rain!!!

ponyboy19 · Jan 28, 2004

just tell them that your going to change to a lower gear.. then throw a set of 3.73's or 4.10's in there And I agree it's not the gears fault. I've driven my 550 hp car in the rain with 3:73's in the rear and never had an issue, and that was with drag radials. And I'm sure there are a lot of others who have done the same thing.

Highbredcloud · Jan 28, 2004

Just curious if your parents are going to pay for the swap? it's like between $200-$500...you should tell them "listen yo...you want to take my precious...you pay to have them taken out." than slowly walk away while still staring at them.

willys1 · Jan 28, 2004

ponyboy19 said:
just tell them that your going to change to a lower gear.. then throw a set of 3.73's or 4.10's in there And I agree it's not the gears fault. I've driven my 550 hp car in the rain with 3:73's in the rear and never had an issue, and that was with drag radials. And I'm sure there are a lot of others who have done the same thing.

noslow5_0 · Jan 28, 2004

there not gonna do anything about it.... The only reason my dad said that i was gonna have to change out the gears was becuase my cousin just got killed in a car accident in the rain. He was only 16 an was hit by a drunk driver. He was ejected out of a car an now my moms goin ape ****. Guys gotta remember i just turned 17....

noslow5_0 · Jan 28, 2004

I got stuck in a groove along the side of the road, an over reacted causing me to slide sideways an hit a fence. Anyone ever had problems with kumho ecsta 712's in a monsoon??

willys1 · Jan 28, 2004

noslow5_0 said:
there not gonna do anything about it.... The only reason my dad said that i was gonna have to change out the gears was becuase my cousin just got killed in a car accident in the rain. He was only 16 an was hit by a drunk driver. He was ejected out of a car an now my moms goin ape ****. Guys gotta remember i just turned 17....

aLL DUE RESPECT TO YOUR COUSIN,BUT THINKING THERE GEARS ARE THE CULPRETT IS JUST PLAIN SILLY.IT SOUNDS LIKE BOOZE,WAS THE PROBLEM.I KNOW WE ALL JOKE AROUND IN THIS THREAD BUT,THE TRUTH IS YOUR PARENTS ARE WORRIED TO DEATH ABOUT YOU.THEYED LIKE TO SEE YOU SELL THE CAR ALL TOGETHER! I GOT AN 8 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER,I CAN RELATE! HEY,MAYBE YOU CAN CLEAR UP THE SAFTY ISSUE BY INSTALLING A ROLL BAR!!! P.S.-KEEP THE GEARS

noslow5_0 · Jan 28, 2004

thanks willys1!!!

willys1 · Jan 28, 2004

Let us know how it turns out

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