Classic Cougar Drive Trains: 1973

1973 Engines:

Engine choices in 1973 were virtually the same as those in '72: the standard 2V 351 Cleveland and the optional CJ 351 4V. While both engines lost a little compression, their SAE Net horsepower ratings were almost identical with those of 1972.

`CID`	`Carb`	`CR`	`HP`	`Torque`	`Exhaust`	`Std/Opt`	`VIN Code`	`Specs`
351	`2 bbl`	`8:1`	`168@4000`	`256@2400`	`single`	`standard`	H
`351¹`	`4 bbl`	`9:1`	`264@5400`	`314@3600`	`dual`	`optional`	Q

NOTES:
(1) CJ 351 -- introduced in May, 1971

1973 Transmissions:

`Type`	`Ranges`	`Eqpmnt Code`
`Manual¹`	`4-speed`	5
`Automatic (C-6)--Select Shift²`	`3-speed`	U
`Automatic FMX³`	`3-speed`	`X`

NOTES:
(1) Optional with all engines
(2) Optional with 351 4V
(3) Optional with 351 2V

1973 Rear Axle Ratios:

`Eqpmnt Code`	`Non-Locking`	`Locking`
`2`	`2.75`	`-`
`3`	`2.79`	`-`
`6`	`3.00`	`-`
7	3.40	-
`9`	3.25	`-`
`A`	`3.50`	`-`
G	-	3.55
`K`	`-`	`2.75`
L	`-`	`2.79`
`Q`	`-`	`3.00`
`R`	`-`	`3.25`
`S`	`-`	`3.50`
V	-	3.91