Stock Gears

HellRaiser92 · 06-21-2002, 12:33 PM

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.

1969Mach1 · 06-21-2002, 12:43 PM

I'm no expert on the 2.3L or I would say any mustang for that matter.

But that does seem quite odd if they added 3.73 gears to the 2.3L.

I'll try to search around the web and see if I can find anything for ya.

§am.

Mr 5 0 · 06-21-2002, 01:29 PM

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

HellRaiser92 · 06-21-2002, 02:12 PM

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.

I just wanted to tinker around with it a little.

SilverGT02 · 06-21-2002, 02:32 PM

Mine says LE...what rear is that? I didnt see it on the list..

Mr 5 0 · 06-21-2002, 03:13 PM

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.

tireburner163 · 06-22-2002, 01:02 AM

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)

6T9PONY · 06-22-2002, 03:30 AM

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.....

FivepointOH · 06-22-2002, 08:13 PM

Hmm... no offense but why spend the money to put gears in a 4 cylinder... i'd save it for a new motor.

FivepointOH · 06-22-2002, 08:14 PM

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.

tireburner163 · 06-22-2002, 08:40 PM

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.

06-21-2002, 12:33 PM	#1
HellRaiser92 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 104	Stock Gears 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. __________________ 92LX 2.3ltr 5 speed Air Silencer removed, K&N Filter, Straight Pipe

06-21-2002, 12:43 PM	#2
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	I'm no expert on the 2.3L or I would say any mustang for that matter. But that does seem quite odd if they added 3.73 gears to the 2.3L. I'll try to search around the web and see if I can find anything for ya. §am. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 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

06-21-2002, 02:12 PM	#4
HellRaiser92 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 104	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. I just wanted to tinker around with it a little. __________________ 92LX 2.3ltr 5 speed Air Silencer removed, K&N Filter, Straight Pipe

06-21-2002, 02:32 PM	#5
SilverGT02 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 85	Mine says LE...what rear is that? I didnt see it on the list.. __________________ 2002 GT Convertible Premium pkge, MACH 1000 system Remote Starter, Billet interior dress up kit

06-22-2002, 01:02 AM	#7
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	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) __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

06-21-2002, 01:29 PM	#3
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	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

06-21-2002, 03:13 PM	#6
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	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.

06-22-2002, 03:30 AM	#8
6T9PONY All about the Windsor. Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,052	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.....

06-22-2002, 08:13 PM	#9
FivepointOH Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Sugar Land, Tx USA Posts: 478	Hmm... no offense but why spend the money to put gears in a 4 cylinder... i'd save it for a new motor.

06-22-2002, 08:14 PM	#10
FivepointOH Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Sugar Land, Tx USA Posts: 478	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.

06-22-2002, 08:40 PM	#11
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	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. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

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