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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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Car: 2005 Lincoln LS, 83' Z28
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Transmission: 5R55S, T5 soon to be auto
Axle/Gears: 3.58s and soon to be 4.10s
Gear swap...
I just bought a 2.73 posi rear that came out of a Formula. My question is what do I need to buy in order to make it a 3.23 or 3.73 rear end? Thanks
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 05:42 PM
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
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Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
A new posi. 3.73 gears are a 3 series. The posi that had 2.73 is a 2 series
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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Car: 2005 Lincoln LS, 83' Z28
Engine: 242 DOHC and an empty engine bay.
Transmission: 5R55S, T5 soon to be auto
Axle/Gears: 3.58s and soon to be 4.10s
Where can I get one and for about how much? Someone told me I can just get a new set of gears and swap them out...
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 07:03 PM
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they make 2 series 3.73 gear sets.
jegs part number, 836-49-0007-1
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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Transmission: 5R55S, T5 soon to be auto
Axle/Gears: 3.58s and soon to be 4.10s
Sweeet!! Thanks man....
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