Final Drive Gear Ratio Question

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Mar 23, 2005 | 03:14 PM

crjensen77

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It says that the final drive gear ration on the Cobra is 3.31. Is that the Ring/Pinion Gear?

If so, why not a 3.73...or higher?

Just hope someone knows... :bang: :bang: :bang:

Mar 23, 2005 | 03:16 PM

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Fuel Mileage...

Mar 23, 2005 | 03:18 PM

crjensen77

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Originally posted by PACETTR@March 23, 2005, 4:19 PM
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Ooohhh...that would make sense, and it is certainly easy enough to change out aftermarket...

Thanks!

Mar 23, 2005 | 03:18 PM

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Engine tuning. It doesn't require high gears with this level of performance. High gears are good when shortchanged on performance, like my old BULLITT.

Mar 23, 2005 | 03:41 PM

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Exactly what George said. Also running a taller gear on a 400+ rwhp car would be bad on gas mileage and then Ford would have a heck of a time getting it approved through for insurance and CARB certified