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Feb 5, 2006 | 06:14 AM

geir_best

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88 rearend ratios

anyone knows what rearend i can use on my 88TII, i want to change the ratio to fit 401 meters

Feb 5, 2006 | 01:47 PM

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Use the stock rear, you only have 2 options unless you want to go aftermarket. Which is 4.3 or custom.

Feb 5, 2006 | 02:04 PM

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88rearend

i have the stock ratio, but i dont need that topspeed for dragracing

Feb 5, 2006 | 04:13 PM

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Custom then?

Feb 5, 2006 | 04:35 PM

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Can I butt in here too?

I have a convertible, which I was told that has a slower rear gear ratio for cruising. What is the approved rear gear set? What options are there?

Thanks!
jd

Feb 5, 2006 | 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jd88conv

I have a convertible, which I was told that has a slower rear gear ratio for cruising. What is the approved rear gear set? What options are there?

Thanks!
jd

88 convertibles came with a 3.9 rear end for increased gas mileage.

You could swap in either a 4.1 or a 4.3 for faster accelleration, but at the cost of top speed and gas mileage.

I use a 4.1 in my 88 vert.