what gears do i have?

jcint

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I got a used V8 96 GT and my question is how do i know what geras i have. I hear stock is 2.73 - 3.27. I have no complaints on the get up and go on the GT. But would like to maybe upgrade the gears, but i don't want to buy them only to find out i have them already. thanks

 

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If youre on the freeway going 65 m.p.h in 5th gear and youre tach says 1900 r.p.m then you have 3:27's .......jj

 

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Check this site out, it will help you figure it out:
http://tchracing.com/tech/gearcalc.php

 

topless98gt

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That helped a lot! Thanks. All I know is that I go 85mph at 2500rpm in 5th gear.

 

jcint

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Isn't there a better way of finding out?

 

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jcint said:

Isn't there a better way of finding out?

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If you're confident your gears are stock, you can look on the rear diff. cover. Theres a badge on there. Post back what it says I can look up the code for you in my manual.

 

jcint

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thanks i'll give it a look and let you know. Right now i'm at work "NIGHT SHIFT" can't see a thing .

 

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Stock, I would think the gears should be 2.73.

 

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My 96 had 3.27's but,you should look at the sticker on the
door jam.

 

jcint

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yup 3.27 Runs great very peppy. then again i was driving a jeep wrangler 6 cyl, but no pep to it. It's my daily drive and i really can't afford modifying it at this time but i do feel like king of the road when i'm driving my GT.

 

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jcint said:

yup 3.27 Runs great very peppy. then again i was driving a jeep wrangler 6 cyl, but no pep to it. It's my daily drive and i really can't afford modifying it at this time but i do feel like king of the road when i'm driving my GT.

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You got lucky. Mines got 2.73s

 

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Check the sticker in the door jamb under axle. If you have an "E" it is 3.27's...if it is a 5-speed.