I just purchased a 1995 gt convertible. It has a lot of options on it such as a Saleen ground effects kit and graphics, light bar, shock tower bar, 160mph speedometer and probably more when I really can get under this thing. My questions are, is the rearend and 8.8 or ? Did the gt's come with a posi rear end or was that an option? It also has shorty tubular headers and a dual cat exhaust system. Was this exhaust factory or was it added on by the prev owner. What gear ratio would probably be in the rear end. It has the aod automatic trans and the engine cover says 302 HO. What is the hp rating on this engine? If it seems like these are a lot of questions, it is because this is my first Ford in 30 years. Thanks in advance. B) Happy new year to everyone.

 

Yes it is an 8.8. they came with a posi. the headers were aftermarket the rest of the exhaust was stock. 3.27 gears. i think it has 215hp. Don't qoute me.

 

Yes, 8.8

They are 'limited-slip'

Tubular headers were standard, as was the H-pipe and dual exhaust.

3.08 or 3.27(probably this one with an AOD)

215 I believe.

 

yup, I thought it had 215hp. Thanks Rob!

 

I just looked at the tag in the door frame on the drivers side and the ax code which I assume is axle is "e". Can you tell me what ration this would be?

 

the gears are a 2.73. the gt had semi- tubular shorty headers factory. 210 hp with auto 215 with 5 speed

 

3.73 Gears would seriously wake your car up. 4.10s would be a good choice too, but many dont find them "streetable"

 

, I forgot the 2.73s were standard.

 

only 2.73s? even my five point slow has factory 3.08's (optional) I honestly thought the AOD would have 3.27s

 

no on my 95 Gt thats what i got and mine is a auto.. which i need to switch to a 5 speed. i am wanting to put 3.55 but someone said it would mess up the tranny on a auto. is that one true? if you put a different gear it would mess up that tranny?

 

It shouldn't. You will have to change the speedo gear. I am not sure, but i believe you might have to reprogram the computer to acknowledge the different gears.

 

M = 2.73
Z = 3.08
E = 3.27

 

The manuals came with 2.73 gears, I believe with an automatic
it would have the 3.08 or the 3.27's.