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96GTfanatic · 09-10-2001, 08:19 PM

anyone know what the gear ratio is on a 96 GT with the 5-speed is? I thought it was 308's. My friend thinks 273's, and I checked mine and it was 327's....what the buck is going on?

Mustang92 · 09-10-2001, 09:06 PM

I'm pretty sure 3.08's where standard and 3.27's were optional. Not 100% sure though.

Bill

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00 GT, MAC Offroad H, Steeda Pulleys & Timing Adjuster, C&L 80mm, 4.30’s, Flows w/turndowns, UPR shifter, UPR Pro Series LCA’s, Lakewood 70/30’s & 50/50’s, 253.8 RWHP/292.8RWTQ
Best ET 12.91
Best MPH 105.49
M/M 100, 7085
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Stefan · 09-10-2001, 09:22 PM

Not disputing here, but I think the standard ratio was the 2.73 with the optional 3.27.
My heavy-@ss convertible 96GT has the 2.73's.

Brett

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66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe
Laser Red 96GT Ragtop
30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

95GTS · 09-10-2001, 09:59 PM

It depends. My 96 had 2.73s in it also. Just look on the rear end differential. There is a metal tag that'll tell you what gear ratio is in it. For example, for 2.73s with posi it'll read 2L73. The L means you have the stock posi-trac. 2 73 is 2.73s without the posi. The other gears are 3L08, 3 08, 3L27, 3 27. 3.08s were not standard, though. This is an easy way to tell what gears are in your stang, stock.

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mussang · 09-13-2001, 10:16 AM

I think the 3.08 was a std. for the auto. There again, a way to tell if your manual is stock.

Eubee · 09-13-2001, 04:29 PM

I am new to the elite sect of Mustang "owners" club.

Anyways, it seems to me that these are some odd gears to be putting in a sports car. I was always told that the lower the number, the faster you end up going (good for MPH). The higher the number, the quicker you will get there (good for E.T.s). I am a stoplight-warrior and soon to be a 1/4mi contender (when the car gets modded). I would rather run a 12.5 at 101mph than a 13.0 at 110mph. Am I understanding gears correctly?

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===Eubee===
2000 GT Black/Black leather, 5spd
Stock ...for now
"If you expect the unexpected, was it really even unexpected in the first place?"

09-10-2001, 08:19 PM	#1
96GTfanatic Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 93	Got a question anyone know what the gear ratio is on a 96 GT with the 5-speed is? I thought it was 308's. My friend thinks 273's, and I checked mine and it was 327's....what the buck is going on?

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09-10-2001, 09:06 PM	#2
Mustang92 Drag Racer! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Lake Worth, FL USA Posts: 757	I'm pretty sure 3.08's where standard and 3.27's were optional. Not 100% sure though. Bill ------------------ 00 GT, MAC Offroad H, Steeda Pulleys & Timing Adjuster, C&L 80mm, 4.30’s, Flows w/turndowns, UPR shifter, UPR Pro Series LCA’s, Lakewood 70/30’s & 50/50’s, 253.8 RWHP/292.8RWTQ Best ET 12.91 Best MPH 105.49 M/M 100, 7085 2001 Mod Motor Shootout 2V NA Champion

09-10-2001, 09:22 PM	#3
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	Not disputing here, but I think the standard ratio was the 2.73 with the optional 3.27. My heavy-@ss convertible 96GT has the 2.73's. Brett ------------------ 66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe Laser Red 96GT Ragtop 30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

09-10-2001, 09:59 PM	#4
95GTS Git jiggy Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: MO USA Posts: 865	It depends. My 96 had 2.73s in it also. Just look on the rear end differential. There is a metal tag that'll tell you what gear ratio is in it. For example, for 2.73s with posi it'll read 2L73. The L means you have the stock posi-trac. 2 73 is 2.73s without the posi. The other gears are 3L08, 3 08, 3L27, 3 27. 3.08s were not standard, though. This is an easy way to tell what gears are in your stang, stock. ------------------ 1994 Red SVT Lightning #2019

09-13-2001, 10:16 AM	#5
mussang Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ohio Posts: 9	I think the 3.08 was a std. for the auto. There again, a way to tell if your manual is stock.

09-13-2001, 04:29 PM	#6
Eubee Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: McGuire AFB, NJ 08641 Posts: 7	I am new to the elite sect of Mustang "owners" club. Anyways, it seems to me that these are some odd gears to be putting in a sports car. I was always told that the lower the number, the faster you end up going (good for MPH). The higher the number, the quicker you will get there (good for E.T.s). I am a stoplight-warrior and soon to be a 1/4mi contender (when the car gets modded). I would rather run a 12.5 at 101mph than a 13.0 at 110mph. Am I understanding gears correctly? ------------------ ===Eubee=== 2000 GT Black/Black leather, 5spd Stock ...for now "If you expect the unexpected, was it really even unexpected in the first place?"