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Join Date: Apr 2000
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![]() My 1992 LX 2.3 didn't come stock with 3.73's did it? Some guy in windsor power said his friend's car came stock with 3.73's. That just doesn't seem logical to me I guess. If that's the case it would save me some time and money from buying 3.73's.
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92LX 2.3ltr 5 speed Air Silencer removed, K&N Filter, Straight Pipe |
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HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW!
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Ontario, Canada
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![]() I'm no expert on the 2.3L or I would say any mustang for that matter.
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1969 Mustang Mach 1**Sold** ![]() 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car **For Sale - Email me for Info** 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. ![]() ![]() Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4 |
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Join Date: May 1997
Location: Wherever I need to be
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![]() Check your door tag under 'AX'.
Axle Code Conventional/Lock Rear Axle Ratio: G/ H 2.26 B C 2.47 8/M 2.73 7 - 3.07 Y/Z 3.08 4/D 3.42 F/R 3.45 5/E 3.27[ 6/W 3.73 2/K 3.55 A 3.63 J 3.85 |
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![]() Well I checked and my axle code was F. So that must mean I have a 3.45 gear ratio. Now the question is would the 3.73's even be worth getting? I was thinking maybe 4.10's now?
I don't do much highway driving either. I'm not going to get too crazy with my car since after all it is a 4 banger. ![]()
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92LX 2.3ltr 5 speed Air Silencer removed, K&N Filter, Straight Pipe |
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Long Island NY
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![]() Mine says LE...what rear is that? I didnt see it on the list..
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2002 GT Convertible Premium pkge, MACH 1000 system Remote Starter, Billet interior dress up kit |
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Join Date: May 1997
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![]() SilverGT02:
The above list is only applies to Fox Mustangs (pre '94). You should have a 3.27 rear axle ratio on your 2002 GT. |
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It's a lot like a race car
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Meridian, MS
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![]() My 92 2.3 has 3.73's in it. They need them, due to it being a 4 banger and all and not making much torque.
Frankly they need 4.56's(at least) ![]()
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All about the Windsor.
Join Date: Feb 2000
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![]() Frankly, tireburner, you need a 5.0 swap.
Mwahahahahaha.....I love it that you hate that.....hehehe.... ![]() ![]() ![]() Sorry....it's just too easy....and I've been missing out on this...I gotta catch up......lol..... ![]() ![]() |
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Sugar Land, Tx USA
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![]() Hmm... no offense but why spend the money to put gears in a 4 cylinder... i'd save it for a new motor.
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Sugar Land, Tx USA
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![]() Or if they sell it you could put the turbo on that came with the svo turbos. I know they are a 4 cylinder turbo and runs pretty close to a stock gt... not sure if it's the same motor as in the regular 4 cylinders or not though.
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It's a lot like a race car
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Meridian, MS
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![]() The regular 2.3's and the T/C 2.3's are funmentally the same, however there are several important differances
T/C 2.3's have lower compression forged pistons, forged cranks, different intakes, differnt exhaust manifold, differnt eletronics, different injectors, exc. You CAN put a turbo on a normal 2.3, you I'm not sure how long it would last at even stock boost levels under hard driving condions. However, with about 5-6psi(intercooled) and if you don't beat on it constantly, it should be pretty reliable and should perk the motor up a good bit, however it will never make the 190hp the T/C is rated at or the 205 the SVO is rated at.
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