best rear end for me? : )

65back · December 18th, 2006, 03:25 AM

I have a 65 fastback with a new crate 302 that gets 340 hp. I intend to put a t-5 with it as well. I dont like to drag race, I want a cruiser for higher speeds, especially on the highway. Whats the best size rear end and gears for this??

thanks

Horseshoeing · December 18th, 2006, 07:16 AM

I would get something close to a 3.73. That is what your talking about, right?

My67_fastback · December 19th, 2006, 02:41 AM

dont need anything bigger than the 8 inch. it will hold fine. but for cruising and not racing go with higher gears, not 3.73s. stick with the stock gears, unless you intend to race some. then u could step up a little into the 3's

My67_fastback · December 19th, 2006, 02:41 AM

and remember, the "higher" the gear, the lower the number ratio
its kinda weird.

69fastback · December 20th, 2006, 12:22 AM

Most stck rears were 2.75s, but that was with a 3 spd auto. Since you'll have overdrive 3.18s wouldn't be bad, and 3.73s wouldn't be too terrible.

Horseshoeing · December 20th, 2006, 06:52 AM

With a T-5 the stock Mustang ran a 3.55 I think and most people go with a 3.73. I think I am going to go with a 3.89 with mine.

BWAL09 · December 20th, 2006, 04:21 PM

j-lo has a pretty nice rear end.. *cough* in her mustang i mean..

December 18th, 2006, 03:25 AM	#1
65back Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	best rear end for me? : ) I have a 65 fastback with a new crate 302 that gets 340 hp. I intend to put a t-5 with it as well. I dont like to drag race, I want a cruiser for higher speeds, especially on the highway. Whats the best size rear end and gears for this?? thanks

December 18th, 2006, 07:16 AM	#2
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,179	I would get something close to a 3.73. That is what your talking about, right? __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

December 19th, 2006, 02:41 AM	#3
My67_fastback Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 196	dont need anything bigger than the 8 inch. it will hold fine. but for cruising and not racing go with higher gears, not 3.73s. stick with the stock gears, unless you intend to race some. then u could step up a little into the 3's __________________ TO: Ricers- 1) there's no replacement for displacement 2) my lug nuts require more torque than your engine makes 3) a light car doesn't excuse a weak engine 4) a bottle of pepsi has more liters than your car eating rice builds muscle

December 19th, 2006, 02:41 AM	#4
My67_fastback Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 196	and remember, the "higher" the gear, the lower the number ratio its kinda weird. __________________ TO: Ricers- 1) there's no replacement for displacement 2) my lug nuts require more torque than your engine makes 3) a light car doesn't excuse a weak engine 4) a bottle of pepsi has more liters than your car eating rice builds muscle

December 20th, 2006, 12:22 AM	#5
69fastback Enthusiast 1969 Mustang Mach 1 OLDNSLO Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 676	Most stck rears were 2.75s, but that was with a 3 spd auto. Since you'll have overdrive 3.18s wouldn't be bad, and 3.73s wouldn't be too terrible. __________________ New ride http://www.superior-motorsports.com/...aig/craig.html Old ride http://www.superior-motorsports.com/...g/mustang.html old rides engine in new home http://videos.streetfire.net/video/4...285480b970.htm

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December 20th, 2006, 06:52 AM	#6
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,179	With a T-5 the stock Mustang ran a 3.55 I think and most people go with a 3.73. I think I am going to go with a 3.89 with mine. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

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