97 mustang 3.8

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Larry Ingram

Hey Mark, The car is a coupe stick right now, but was looking a C4 possibly. This would be a new project for me, but wanted something different for daughter and grand-daughters. Also, not trying to break the bank, 70 yrs. old and probably my last hoorah. You have been around also, what would you suggest for rear gear and tire size? 2.75 first gear unless I can find a 2.92. Thanks for the reply and suggestions Mark. Larry

I'll do some checking on the gear.
Off hand, I'd say 6500 shift and 7000 in the lights. I'd guess that the manifold and t.b. is designed to make torque to 6 grand anyway.
Once you figure the finish line rpm, then figure what the mph would be at a second under, then figure what gear and tire size it takes to get it there.

PS, I like the stick idea.