Quick gear question: 1998 5spd Gt, leather, 17 inchers...3:27's?

[5spd GT]

I thought if my memory served me right, that the 98 Gt's that came with the 17in. wheels and a 5spd got 3:27's automatically?

I'm looking at one right now, just curious if it has them? What is the door code to find out?

 

[mustangman9812]

Mine had 3.08's But its a Auto. Might be the same

 

[5spd GT]

Thanks for the reply...I hope not...

 

[chimchim]

I thought if my memory served me right, that the 98 Gt's that came with the 17in. wheels and a 5spd got 3:27's automatically?

I'm looking at one right now, just curious if it has them? What is the door code to find out?

Mine had 3.27s and it has cloth int and 16's stock. Ford does weird stuff on the assembly line. Check the axle tag to be sure! Should say 3_L 2_ 7

EDIT: my door tag says "E" for axle code.

 

[GDawg]

It was an option. Mine came with 17" wheels (no speed limiter), black leather, 5spd and 3.27 gear.

 

[jasonh_86]

It should have 3.27's

 

[GT02MG]

who cares it needs 4:10s nothing less

 

[5spd GT]

I'm just looking for the most potential out of it stock

I figure it does, but I will find out...if/when I go to drive it.

I just figured since the car appears to be loaded, that it has that option...but we all know what assuming does...to a point.

 

[tomustang]

could be either 2.73's, 3.08's (would be the majority) or 3.27's (being the lesser)

 

[5spd GT]

Can anyone back-up with a statistic or given, that when they have the 17inchers that they get atleast a 3:08 with the 5spd.

 

[SRT Handz]

My 98 came with 3.27s, 17 inch wheels. Cloth seats and No Speed Limiter.



...........I <3 My 3.73s...I fel 4.10 would be annoying on the freeways

 

[GDawg]

On the '98 GT, once you get 17" wheels stock... you get no speed limiter.

The 3.27 is an OPTION (they get at least a 3.08 on a manual) but if it was fully loaded like mine was with ALL the options (except ABS), it has the 3.27. I think with my SC mod coming up, I'm going to stay with my 3.27 before I consider a 3.55 or a 3.73. We'll see... how it all holds up after 70K (hit it today).

:SNSign:

 

[5spd GT]

Yeah I'm pretty sure this has 3:27's.

Guys, I'm not asking for gear advice...I'll make that up on my own I'm just wanting this as a car to put around in, in daily driving.

 

[5spd GT]

It had the 3:27's by the way, and I'm going to make the purchase on Tuesday

 

[jasonh_86]

Heck yeah! I can't wait to see you driving that sucker around

 

[d98gt]

I didn't know that any of the standards came with 3.08s I thought that was only for autos

 

[COramprat]

Auto's had 3.08's. 5 Speeds majority had 2.73's with 3.27's an option. Look inside the drivers door jamb. If the is an E under the axle code you have 3.27's on the car.

 

[Mossberg]

Ford must have still thought the weak 96-98 modulars were torquey like pushrods with those sissy gears. I believe that the 99-04 should have been 3.73 minimum.

 

[5spd GT]

I believe the 3:27's are just fine for either car. Performance enthusiast like most of us are, aren't the only one's that buy these cars...think about that before saying "don't fear the gear." Ford didn't put the 3:27's in to cut performance or lessen the fun. They did it for practical reasons...and I'm glad.

Jason - It will be soon...

The axle code says ME on it. The rpms show it is 3:27's.

 

[squares98]

On 5 speeds:
2:73's were standard
3:08's and 3:27's were both optional gears.b

The only thing 17" wheels got you was no speed limiter