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12-20-1999, 04:08 PM
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Scottsdale,AZ, USA
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streetable gears
I want to change the gears in my new Mustang. I drive 50 miles round trip to work so I don't want anything too radical. I was thinking 3:73's. My car has 3:27's now. (At least thats what I was told) I have a 5 speed with Anti-Lock brakes. Is the ABS a problem when changing gears?
Next problem- will the speedo be effected with the geat change? Since the 2000 doesn't have a speedo gear, what can I do the make the speedo read right?? ------------------ 2000 Mustang GT, Eibach Lowering Springs, K&N Air filter, Dual Chamber Flowmasters |
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12-20-1999, 08:23 PM
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AKA "Dr. Evil"
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: South Fork Ranch
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I've heard that about the 2000s....
Well, what I can tell you is that 3.73s are definately the way to go. Have more fun driving while getting into the power band faster! ;-) Top end and highway gas mileage are hardly affected, although you will eat the gas a bit more in the stop and go city traffic. (especially if you drive like me) As far as the speedo goes, I don't know, but I will see what I can find out.... ------------------ 98 GT Dyno-Max cat-back exhaust, 3.73 gears, Steeda shifter, Ford Motorsport Underdrive pullies, 87mm MAF and Roush cold air kit... |
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12-20-1999, 09:17 PM
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Location: Newtown, PA, USA
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PDOG,
Well 99GT owner here with 3.73's. As for ABS, no effect. As far as speedo, several good options out there. I use an Abbott ERA (Electornic Ratio Adapter). Easy to install and pretty much trouble free, just a few dipswitches and you off and running. You can get from Houston Performance for about $120.00. Hope this helps! |
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12-21-1999, 10:00 AM
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Scottsdale,AZ, USA
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Cool ... thanx for all the help... 3:73's it is, Going to look into houston performance, again thank you....
------------------ 2000 Mustang GT, Eibach Lowering Springs, K&N Air filter, Dual Chamber Flowmasters |
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12-21-1999, 09:40 PM
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Your welcome.
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12-21-1999, 09:40 PM
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Your welcome.
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