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Blue01GT · 03-20-2002, 02:23 AM

Hey i got a 2001 GT 5spd and i got two questions:

I am about to install a steeda timing adjuster. I have already loaded up 92 octane in my tank. What timing can i safely adjust to in the Southern California weather with 92 octane? the stock is 10. does anyone know what i can safely do on this? the engine is stock except for steeda underdrive pulleys and this timing adjuster

Also, i want to install 3.73 gears but i dont want to pay $400 for the installation. I usually do car work myself but my friends tell me that 3.73 gear change is hard to do. Is this something that a person with moderate car knowhow can install? what if i found a chiltons repair manual? also, where can i get my speedometer calibrated once i change? i dont wanna have to buy the $150 computer that steeda sells just to get me speedometer accurate.

thanx! please someone reply to this thread and help a fellow stang lover out. By the way, my stock 1/4 mile best time (i havent tried out these new parts at the strip yet) is a 14.56 at the LACR. This is with a full tank and spare tire and at approx 3000ft high.

03-20-2002, 02:23 AM	#1
Blue01GT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 34	AdjustTiming & 3.73 Gears install Hey i got a 2001 GT 5spd and i got two questions: I am about to install a steeda timing adjuster. I have already loaded up 92 octane in my tank. What timing can i safely adjust to in the Southern California weather with 92 octane? the stock is 10. does anyone know what i can safely do on this? the engine is stock except for steeda underdrive pulleys and this timing adjuster Also, i want to install 3.73 gears but i dont want to pay $400 for the installation. I usually do car work myself but my friends tell me that 3.73 gear change is hard to do. Is this something that a person with moderate car knowhow can install? what if i found a chiltons repair manual? also, where can i get my speedometer calibrated once i change? i dont wanna have to buy the $150 computer that steeda sells just to get me speedometer accurate. thanx! please someone reply to this thread and help a fellow stang lover out. By the way, my stock 1/4 mile best time (i havent tried out these new parts at the strip yet) is a 14.56 at the LACR. This is with a full tank and spare tire and at approx 3000ft high. __________________ 2001 GT with Steeda u/d Pulleys, Steeda timing adjuster, 3.73 gears, and Tri-Ax short shifter.