stock gear ratio on '97GT?

Rally · 03-01-2002, 03:46 AM

Does anyone know what the stock gear ratio is for a '97GT with manual transmission? Is it 2.73:1 or 3.27:1?...

StoplightWarrior · 03-01-2002, 04:24 AM

I believe it's actually 3.08. The auto's came with 3.27, and the manuals with 3.08. I think. I used to own a 97 GT auto, and it had 3.27 gears.

SLOW 97 · 03-01-2002, 09:44 AM

I believe the 2.73's were standard and the 3.27's were optional. I'am sure they aren't 3.08's-those were in the Foxes. My '97 GT has 2.73's and it's auto. If your not sure, put it on a lift and look at the differential cover(It's usually there). Somewhere on the differential there should be a label which tells what gears you have. Better yet, screw the stock gears and get some 3.73's from FRPP!

Rally · 03-01-2002, 03:27 PM

I'm definately all over bailing on the stock gears. I plan on going with the 3.73s. (I do a lot of freeway miles.) I was only curious what the stock gears are as a starting point of reference.

96GTfanatic · 03-01-2002, 04:12 PM

SLOW 97 is right. 2.73's stock and 3.27's optional. i was lucky that my car had the 3.27's. what i did to check was lifted the car, spun a rear tire once, and saw how many times the driveshaft spun. happened to be about 3 1/4 times...

03-01-2002, 03:46 AM	#1
Rally Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 54	stock gear ratio on '97GT? Does anyone know what the stock gear ratio is for a '97GT with manual transmission? Is it 2.73:1 or 3.27:1?...

03-01-2002, 04:24 AM	#2
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	I believe it's actually 3.08. The auto's came with 3.27, and the manuals with 3.08. I think. I used to own a 97 GT auto, and it had 3.27 gears. __________________ Black 2000 GT Auto V2-SQ, Full Steeda G-trac Suspension, Baer Brakes, Saleen Body Kit, Corbeau CR1s, Chrome Cobra R's, etc, etc... 341rwhp, 338 torque 1994 Cobra #4343 Bolt on's only... Cofounder of Raccoon Racing

03-01-2002, 09:44 AM	#3
SLOW 97 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Arlington Heights,IL Posts: 231	I believe the 2.73's were standard and the 3.27's were optional. I'am sure they aren't 3.08's-those were in the Foxes. My '97 GT has 2.73's and it's auto. If your not sure, put it on a lift and look at the differential cover(It's usually there). Somewhere on the differential there should be a label which tells what gears you have. Better yet, screw the stock gears and get some 3.73's from FRPP! __________________ '97 Laser Red GT Coupe Stock 2V (Pulled Silencer) 4R70W Automatic Ripped off a BLISTERING 15.37@90MPH With a 2.21 60ft Just Installed- K&N Air Filter Coming Soon...... -4.10's -Flowmaster A/T or Magnapack Cat-Back

03-01-2002, 04:12 PM	#5
96GTfanatic Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 93	SLOW 97 is right. 2.73's stock and 3.27's optional. i was lucky that my car had the 3.27's. what i did to check was lifted the car, spun a rear tire once, and saw how many times the driveshaft spun. happened to be about 3 1/4 times... __________________ 96 green GT, 5-speed, 2 chamber Flowmasters, BBK offroad h-pipe, Pro 5.0 Shifter, shiny 96 cobra rims Next Mod: 2003 Cobra (not any time soon)

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03-01-2002, 03:27 PM	#4
Rally Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 54	I'm definately all over bailing on the stock gears. I plan on going with the 3.73s. (I do a lot of freeway miles.) I was only curious what the stock gears are as a starting point of reference.