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What rear end in the 2.3 vert??

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Killer50stang

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The 88 Vert LX 4cyl doesn't have a 8.8 does it? What does it have?
 

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7.5
 

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7 1/2 but it's probably geared w/ 3.73's

not really all that bad of a rearend....not great either though
 

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notchback said:
7 1/2 but it's probably geared w/ 3.73's

not really all that bad of a rearend....not great either though
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Can the gears be used in a 8.8 rear if they are 3.73's?
 

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No and it doesnt have 3.73s either
 

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No and it doesnt have 3.73s either
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yeah, it's not the turbo.
 
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Do a 8.8 swap and throw in 4.10 gears in that, your 4 banger will accelerate twice as hard.
 
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4 cylinder mustangs with Auto transmission had 3.73's, manuals had 2.73's
 
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