gears

spyder210 · 06-09-2002, 10:46 AM

Hi, can anyone tell me what is the stock gear ratio in a 1997 Mustang Gt Vert??? i'm hearing 2.73's? is that correct? and if so do u all reccomend 3.73's or 4.10's?

StoplightWarrior · 06-10-2002, 12:06 AM

You could have 2.73's, 3.08's, 3.27's, even 3.55's, all depending on what tranny and what gear option (if any) was chosen when the vehicle was purchased.

If you have a manual, I'd go with 3.73's (maybe 4.10 depending on whether you value gas mileage). If it's auto, 4.10's are a must.

98SteedaGT · 06-10-2002, 09:11 AM

If you still have the factory bell housing on your rear-end you can find out what kind of gear you had factory. There will be a small metal tag bolted on with one of your cover bolts. On it will be a series of numbers and letters. Mine on my 98 had this:

3L08 = This is a 3.08 Trac-Lok rear end.
3L73 = This is a 3.73 Trac-Lok rear end.
308 = This is a normal 3.08 gear.

spyder210 · 06-10-2002, 12:25 PM

What does trac-lock mean? like 3L08 is trac-locked 308's? wat's the difference between normal and trac-lock??

and thanks for the info!!!

98SteedaGT · 06-10-2002, 12:44 PM

Trac-Lok is basically Ford's version of the Posi-Trac setup. It's clutch driven instead of cone type. The good thing about the clutch type is, if it breaks or wears out you can have it rebuilt. I had my clutches modified and I have 3 on each side, instead of two. If it's not Trac-Lok then it's limited slip.

06-09-2002, 10:46 AM	#1
spyder210 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 46	gears Hi, can anyone tell me what is the stock gear ratio in a 1997 Mustang Gt Vert??? i'm hearing 2.73's? is that correct? and if so do u all reccomend 3.73's or 4.10's?

06-10-2002, 12:06 AM	#2
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	You could have 2.73's, 3.08's, 3.27's, even 3.55's, all depending on what tranny and what gear option (if any) was chosen when the vehicle was purchased. If you have a manual, I'd go with 3.73's (maybe 4.10 depending on whether you value gas mileage). If it's auto, 4.10's are a must. __________________ 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

06-10-2002, 09:11 AM	#3
98SteedaGT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 330	If you still have the factory bell housing on your rear-end you can find out what kind of gear you had factory. There will be a small metal tag bolted on with one of your cover bolts. On it will be a series of numbers and letters. Mine on my 98 had this: 3L08 = This is a 3.08 Trac-Lok rear end. 3L73 = This is a 3.73 Trac-Lok rear end. 308 = This is a normal 3.08 gear. __________________ // 1998 GT-Steeda Conversion \\ -- Sold // Now own 2001 F-150 SuperCrew 5.4L \\

06-10-2002, 12:25 PM	#4
spyder210 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 46	??? What does trac-lock mean? like 3L08 is trac-locked 308's? wat's the difference between normal and trac-lock?? and thanks for the info!!!

06-10-2002, 12:44 PM	#5
98SteedaGT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 330	Trac-Lok is basically Ford's version of the Posi-Trac setup. It's clutch driven instead of cone type. The good thing about the clutch type is, if it breaks or wears out you can have it rebuilt. I had my clutches modified and I have 3 on each side, instead of two. If it's not Trac-Lok then it's limited slip. __________________ // 1998 GT-Steeda Conversion \\ -- Sold // Now own 2001 F-150 SuperCrew 5.4L \\

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