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[Bill9000]

OK, so since everyone and thier brother has started a gear thread, why not me!

OK, but in all seriousness, here's my question:
I purchased a set of 3.73's today for my car (in sig) and I had someone tell me this afternoon that it wouldnt make a big difference in my acceleration over stock! I think thats cause I think my car has 2.73's now...

ok the question(s)

(1) What exactly is the stock gear ratio for a 97 GT vert 5-speed?????

(2) Assuming I have 2.73 now, would'nt 3.73's HAVE to make a pretty substantial difference in acceleration?????

I chose 3.73 cause I want acceleration and also I drive a few long freeway trips once in awhile. otherwise I would have 4.10-ed it!

 

[white96blown2v]

use the search it's very helpful

 

[Bill9000]

use the search it's very helpful

I'm aware of that! I been searching herem and googling my tail off, and I can't fins stock specs for my car anywhere, letting me know what it would be stock.

that's why I asked.

The opinion of the "difference" was just an afterthought! I've already bought my gears, I'm just curious what it comes with stock, I know i'll find out when I take them out, i can count the gears, or it'll probly be stamped on the pinion.

 

[9646gt]

arent they 3.27? or is that just 99+ ? I have 4.10's and...wow..big diff from other stangs I have driven...fells like you have 50 or so extra ponies on the SOTP dyno

 

[blackink00]

i have never heard of a 94+ mustang with anything lower than a 3.27

 

[Roger_4.6_96]

i have never heard of a 94+ mustang with anything lower than a 3.27

I hear its a option. All cobras have 3.27. My GT has 3.27's

 

[DBMSTNG]

i have never heard of a 94+ mustang with anything lower than a 3.27

3.27's were not standard on GT's until 99.

 

[RedTomato]

if the rear end has not been opened, there should be a metal tag on one of the bolts. it will have multi numbers on it, but it will also have the gear ratio. most of the gt with 5 speed did come with 3.27.

 

[97gtblue]

2.73's thats what i got in my 97

 

[98GreenGT]

2.73's in my 98 GT

 

[Bill9000]

2.73's in my 98 GT

ok, cool 2.73 seems to be what it is likely to be, which means I am happy now, going from 2.73, to 3.73 has to make a diff. being a whole ratio and all change!!!! can't wait to do the install, probly next weekend.

thanks for the info!

 

[Joel's98GT]

look at the sticker on the door jam, if it has an M on the axle code it's 2.73. if that is gone, jack up the car and look at the pumpkin, it has a tag on one of the bolts that tells you the ratio, it will say 2L 73 or whatever the ratio is.

BTW i drive 80 miles all highway every day for work with 4.1's no problems.

 

[RedefinedGT]

I had 3.27's in my 96 GT swapped over to 3.73's I love em, just have to get rid of the bit of wine I get when decelerating.