1993 2.3l automatic N/A...what size gears???

93foxbody2.3 · 08-28-2009

I was told 3:55 and 3:73. I'd like to know exactly what gears are there so I can get the next size up or so. I found 3:73 gears that'll go into a 7.5 rear end. But if I alredy have that then i'm going 4:10. I want the low end torque. I want my 2.3l to jump when I gas it. Help me out people, please.

Th3 Cavalry · 08-28-2009

iv heard 3.45s in these

mg man 75 · 08-28-2009

373 auto 345 5speed. Of course read a posting not too long ago. All 2.3 were 373. So that is what I know.

TOM RENZO · 08-28-2009

PULL THE COVER COUNT THE RING & PINION TEETH DEVIDE THEM PRESTO RATIO.

SM90Stanger · 08-28-2009

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Originally Posted by TOM RENZO

PULL THE COVER COUNT THE RING & PINION TEETH DEVIDE THEM PRESTO RATIO.

lol

b_chandler · 08-29-2009

Automatic 3.73
5 speed 3.45

SM90Stanger · 08-29-2009

So I could possibly hit up the junk yard looking for an automatic 2.3 and take those gears and swap them with mine for without doing any other modifications? I have a 1990 with a 5 speed btw.

That would be really cool!

Steve

93foxbody2.3 · 08-29-2009

So would 4:10 be going to high? I really don't want to lose top end. Or should I go higher?

b_chandler · 08-29-2009

Didn't we just have this discussion less than a month ago?

SM90Stanger, it's not as easy as you make it sound. Do some homework, you'll see what I mean.

93FoxbodyPITA You won't like 4.10s there ain't enough overdrive to hide them on a highway.

93foxbody2.3 · 08-29-2009

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Originally Posted by b_chandler

Didn't we just have this discussion less than a month ago?

SM90Stanger, it's not as easy as you make it sound. Do some homework, you'll see what I mean.

93FoxbodyPITA You won't like 4.10s there ain't enough overdrive to hide them on a highway.

What gear ratio will give me more off the line then? That's all I want to know. A straight forward (correct)answer. What gear size should I use to give me more off the line? And do I have to change the rear end to use the new gears? Please, that's all i'm looking for.

b_chandler · 08-29-2009

Sorry for making you think for yourself. I won't let it happen again.

kilog55 · 08-29-2009

i would use the 5.0 HO motor gear swap unless you turbo that 2.3 your not going to get anywhere near what you want to accomplish

also if you take out that stereo set up youll move alot faster

93foxbody2.3 · 08-29-2009

Chandler.... I thought maybe someone might just know off the top of they're head what was in the car. I'll look myself. But next time, don't be nice about it, be blunt with me and say " look for yourself, why ask?"
Kilog... I thought about painting it red to make it faster. How many permanent markers do you think it'll take?

If your being serious, the system if very light. To even it out, there's no spare tire. How's that?
Thanks for the serious answers guys. See you later.

kilog55 · 08-29-2009

dunno without boost or a swap your not gonna win any races or have a speed demon and the stereo set up outweighs the spare and jack by quite a few pounds

TOM RENZO · 08-29-2009

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Originally Posted by b_chandler

Automatic 3.73
5 speed 3.45

++++ ON THE GEAR RATIOS. But i would check any way never hurts. I got burned many a time assuming. Chandler is right if the vehicle is bone stock. His ratios are correct. The TC is 3.73 auto and 3.55 5 speeder