Doesn't the 2000 model F-150 and newer have an additional 25 horsepower? Could that be the reason for eliminating the general use of the 3.73 axle?

 

the 265/75/16 tires is a bit smaller then the 265/75/17 tires found on the ORP

1999-2000 has 260 hp and 345 ft/lbs of torque
2001 has 260hp and 350 ft/lbs of torque

dont know if 5 ft/lbs of torque would change the ratio to only 3.55. maybe ford is trying to save gas so they higher the ratios.

 

3.55 ls in mine. Got it used.

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1997 XLT Teal 4.6L Flareside 4x4 ORP. Automatic, Reg. cab, 3.55LS, tinted windows, bug deflector, Dual exhaust, K&N Generation 2 air filter, BullDog keyless entry/remote start, Modern 16" wheels, bedliner, Covercraft tonneau cover, White faced gauges, electronic shift on the fly, Clarion ADX5655z Double Din Cassette & CD, 4 Pioneer TS-A6865 speakers and superchip.

Future mods: Supercharger, headers, NOS, tranny upgrade(heavy duty gears, clutch packs, etc.), performance torque converter, composite driveshaft, bore cylinders 30 over, new pistons, crank, and rods, get performance heads or port the ones I have, gauges for the a-pillar, new L if they still make them and I like the way it looks, and a Z06 Vette or BMW Z3.




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