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Can't remember if i asked this question here or not.
I know I can get a kit to allow my stock 66 shifter work w/ the AOD.
But how much can I control it?
With the C-4 I can skip low and use second and drive only. Will it work the same way and then shift into OD when necessary?

Also I've gotten some slack on my choice for running 3.27 gears w/ the AOD.
Let me make sure I'm right. A bigger number is a quicker/shorter gear and a lower number a slower/taller gear?
A higher gear will be at a higher RPM at any given speed right? Is that right?
Remember I want a highway/interstate cruiser.

Drew
66' 289 2v, C-4, bench and a/c
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The industry's terminology is kind of confusing. A numericly lower number is actually a higher gear than say a numericly higher number. What the number represents is how many times the driveshaft has to turn to turn the wheels once. In other words with a 3.27:1 gear the drive shaft has to turn 3.27 times to 1 turn of the wheels. If you have say a set of 2.98:1 it will take fewer revoltions to do the same amount of work, however it requires more effort to do so. The opposite is true of a set of say 4.11:1 gears, it take more rev's but less effort. I think because you are using an AOD trans, 3.27 should work OK. Sorry for running long,hope this helps you out. Scott

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So what does that say about my 2.79? I'm going to be putting in an AOD also.

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Believe 2.79 will be to tall. Check out this site and you'll see that 2.79 won't allow the motor to run at a good power range when in OD. Check out the RPM calculator.
Http://www.ring-pinion.com/RPMCalculator.html#Dif


Drew
66' 289 2v, C-4, bench and a/c
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In my opinion you want around a 3.5 gear with OD. I had 4.11 gears with od and it was great.

Good luck

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I believe 2.79 gearing was standard on 89-93 Mustangs with AOD. 3.27 gearing was a no cost option offered to dealers and most accepted ( the cars were peppier on the lot and who realizes the mileage penalty until you own it) Anyway 2.79 is O.K.

 

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Went and check it out. With 205/60/16's, it'll be running about [email protected] Doesn't sound to bad to me. I'll probably drive it for a while, and then redo the rear end. Thanks for the web address.

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'67 Coupe project car (Did I say project car? I meant pile of rust)
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