Posted by roadrage (IP: 205.188.198.32) on July 03, 2000 at 11:06:20:
In Reply to: Re: are the manual transmissioned, mavericks geared differently? posted by Bill Shepherd on July 02, 2000 at 23:26:18:
: : : i havent done the research yet, but i assume my auto-powered, V8 maverick, came equipped with the 2:79 gear.
: : : i would like to upgrade that gear into the 3:25-3:50 range.
: : : were the manual transmissioned mavericks geared differently?
: : : im looking for the quickest, cheapest, and easiest to find way of upgrading.
: : : also, i was told that many mustang II's and capri's came with a posi-trak that will fit nicely into a maverick's 8 inch housing.
: : : anyone care to shed some light on this subject?
: : : what cars in particular should i be looking for?
: : : thanks
: : : RR
: : :::I have a 3.55 center section out of a MustangII. It is an open rear, the trac-loks are hard to find. The 3.55 open has a G code on the door tag. I can't remember the trac-lok.The 3.55 is more common in a V6 II with an auto.In my opinion the 3.55 is the best alround ratio, of course tire highth plays a part in there also.To answer your question,2.79 and 3.00s were in both auto and standard shift Mavs. Bill
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a couple of other questions about using the mustang II center section..
do all mustang II's share the same 8 inch housing as the maverick?
and
will my existing axles (spline count) work with the "II" center section?
thanks
RR