Gears: Which would you buy?
4/19/05, 11:27 PM
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Ok, so I called my dealer. FRPP 4.10's $850.00 CDN ($680.00 US) installed, all parts and labor (taxes extra). The gears only are $297.00 CDN ($237.00 US).
Motive 4.10's with install kit from MustangTuning.com: $210.00 CDN ($169.00 US); installation quote at Bert's: ~$295.00 ($236.00 US); additional charges? ~$40.00 ($32.00) = $550.00 ($440.00 US)
Would you pay an extra $300.00 ($240 US) for dealer installed and warrantied FRPP's versus Motive's installed at a reputable transmission shop?
Motive 4.10's with install kit from MustangTuning.com: $210.00 CDN ($169.00 US); installation quote at Bert's: ~$295.00 ($236.00 US); additional charges? ~$40.00 ($32.00) = $550.00 ($440.00 US)
Would you pay an extra $300.00 ($240 US) for dealer installed and warrantied FRPP's versus Motive's installed at a reputable transmission shop?
4/20/05, 06:39 AM
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Most reputable shops that have experience in gear swaps are fine for that type of install. A small hotrod shop at home here in OH swapped out the gears in my 95 GT vert. I used Ford Racing 3.73 gears, rebuild kit, lube, oil and install was around 400 US.
Good luck
Sam
Good luck
Sam
4/20/05, 07:18 AM
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Originally posted by JST4FN+April 20, 2005, 4:22 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JST4FN @ April 20, 2005, 4:22 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Ford gears period. I'm not sure who makes them for Ford, but they have always given me the best luck.
Thanks Mike
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Most reputable shops that have experience in gear swaps are fine for that type of install. A small hotrod shop at home here in OH swapped out the gears in my 95 GT vert. I used Ford Racing 3.73 gears, rebuild kit, lube, oil and install was around 400 US.
Good luck
Sam
[/quote]Thanks Sam. Did the $400 include the cost of the gears?
4/20/05, 10:29 AM
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Originally posted by Blk05GT@April 20, 2005, 7:26 AM
I am getting 4.10s installed as I write this. $170 for the gears (Ford racing) and $200 for the install.
I am getting 4.10s installed as I write this. $170 for the gears (Ford racing) and $200 for the install.
4/20/05, 11:05 AM
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Originally posted by Redfire 05Gt@April 20, 2005, 11:32 AM
Where did you get FRPP's for $170?
Where did you get FRPP's for $170?
4/20/05, 01:48 PM
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Thanks. I see shipping is $16 so they're only $4 less than Mustang Tuning.
Now if I could convince my dealer that $490 for installation is highway robbery...
Did your dealer install them or someone else?
Now if I could convince my dealer that $490 for installation is highway robbery...
Did your dealer install them or someone else?
4/22/05, 02:06 PM
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I called another Ford dealer and was told 6.5 hours minimum, maybe as much as 8.5 - 10.5 hours.
6.5 * 95/hr = 617.50 (that's about 495.00 in US dollars...just labor!)
O U C H ! ! !
I'm seriously thinking about getting the Motive brand and giving the job to Bert's...
6.5 * 95/hr = 617.50 (that's about 495.00 in US dollars...just labor!)
O U C H ! ! !
I'm seriously thinking about getting the Motive brand and giving the job to Bert's...
4/22/05, 02:09 PM
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I got some quotes locally from some Mustang shops and can tell you that your quote from Berts is very reasonable. Most shops around here wanted 299 for the install.
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