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Author Topic: GEAR QUESTION ! NorCalRydaz ¯ Member # 3233 posted                              I have a 1989 mustang gt. WIll the gears from a 98 cobra fit in my 1989 GT?? Any info would help. They are both 8.8 rearends aren't they? Posts: 2963 | From: San Jo | Registered: Sep 2003  |  : JohnB Tech Moderator Member # 969 posted                              Yes, they are the same. -------------------- 1965 Shelby Cobra 1993 Cobra 2012 F150 Raptor 2020 GT500 Posts: 6523 | From: Orlando FL/Redding CA | Registered: Mar 2002  |  : NorCalRydaz ¯ Member # 3233 posted                              If I buy they gears from the 98 cobra they will fit perfect on my 89, right? Posts: 2963 | From: San Jo | Registered: Sep 2003  |  : Blue Oval ¯ Member # 2548 posted                              YUP -------------------- 65 Coupe 306, AFR's 89 Cali. Ed. Saleen "sold" BAB 89 GT 08 Yamaha R6 Posts: 2345 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Mar 2003  |  : NorCalRydaz ¯ Member # 3233 posted                              Thanks for the help Posts: 2963 | From: San Jo | Registered: Sep 2003  |  : stangin' ¯ Member # 514 posted                              gears from a stock cobra would be 3.27s. they should fit fine b/c its all interchangable, but if you were to swap gears in your '89, i would definitely go steeper than 3.27s. i think a 3.73 would be a better choice. Posts: 2993 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Oct 2001  |  : NorCalRydaz ¯ Member # 3233 posted                              I have 4:10's now but I just hate how high the RPM is on my motor I think I'm gonna go with 3:55 or 3:27. Whatever is closer to my house to buy. Posts: 2963 | From: San Jo | Registered: Sep 2003  |  : DropTopFox drama Member # 1689 posted                              3.27's are too high, go 3.55 -------------------- Go out and do something for yourself today everyone, quit depending on others -Me http://www.CaliforniaFords.com/cgi-bin/album.pl?album=00001689 Posts: 4003 | From: San Bruno | Registered: Aug 2002  |  :

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