Ordered my 3.90 Gears - w00t !
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I ordered my Motive 3.90 Gears today.
I'll be itaking them to a shop to be installed on my 05 GT automatic ASAP.
I'll let you know how it feels !!
I already have an SCT Excalibrator so changing the speedo should be a snap.
I'll be itaking them to a shop to be installed on my 05 GT automatic ASAP.
I'll let you know how it feels !!
I already have an SCT Excalibrator so changing the speedo should be a snap.
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I ordered my gear here: http://www.mustangtuning.com/rearend.html
Free shipping too !!!
It'll probably cost me anywhere from $300 - $400 for the install where I live.
I live in the Los Angeles area and the costs are higher for just about everything.
Last time I installed gears in my old '94 Mustang, the installation cost $500. I think I was over charged for that but things are expensive here.
Free shipping too !!!
It'll probably cost me anywhere from $300 - $400 for the install where I live.
I live in the Los Angeles area and the costs are higher for just about everything.
Last time I installed gears in my old '94 Mustang, the installation cost $500. I think I was over charged for that but things are expensive here.
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Lord~ i am in the LA area aas well..San fernando valley/simi valley area..if you would let me know where you get the gears done and if all works well I would be happy to take mine to the same guy!
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Originally posted by subzero05@February 15, 2005, 4:44 PM
Lord~ i am in the LA area aas well..San fernando valley/simi valley area..if you would let me know where you get the gears done and if all works well I would be happy to take mine to the same guy!
Lord~ i am in the LA area aas well..San fernando valley/simi valley area..if you would let me know where you get the gears done and if all works well I would be happy to take mine to the same guy!
I love em !!!
w00t !!
I highly reccomend 3.90s for automatic 05s
I got it done at Grigsby Automotive (310) 393-3295.
It cost me $360 total (for labor).
I supplied the ring & pinion and the gear lube.
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Originally posted by subzero05@February 15, 2005, 4:44 PM
Lord~ i am in the LA area aas well..San fernando valley/simi valley area..if you would let me know where you get the gears done and if all works well I would be happy to take mine to the same guy!
Lord~ i am in the LA area aas well..San fernando valley/simi valley area..if you would let me know where you get the gears done and if all works well I would be happy to take mine to the same guy!
Chris - another good place for gears in the SF Valley is Hoopers. They have a good reputation and were recommended to me by several different Mustang owners in our area back when I had my '00GT.
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LB - great news and congrats on the successful gear install. I'm considering gears for my 5-spd - but am a bit hesitant about going all the way up to the 4.10's - I know it would be awesome around town - but I also travel and don't want to be at too high of RPM's in the freeway at "crusing" speeds.....wonder how much difference I would feel with a compromise gearing the 3.90's that's still a bit of a jump from the 3.55's....any thoughts?
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Originally posted by HOTLAP@February 24, 2005, 1:13 AM
LB - great news and congrats on the successful gear install. I'm considering gears for my 5-spd - but am a bit hesitant about going all the way up to the 4.10's - I know it would be awesome around town - but I also travel and don't want to be at too high of RPM's in the freeway at "crusing" speeds.....wonder how much difference I would feel with a compromise gearing the 3.90's that's still a bit of a jump from the 3.55's....any thoughts?
LB - great news and congrats on the successful gear install. I'm considering gears for my 5-spd - but am a bit hesitant about going all the way up to the 4.10's - I know it would be awesome around town - but I also travel and don't want to be at too high of RPM's in the freeway at "crusing" speeds.....wonder how much difference I would feel with a compromise gearing the 3.90's that's still a bit of a jump from the 3.55's....any thoughts?
3.90 is good for an automatic since they are 3.31 stock.
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Thanks Brad I will check them out...SO lord, no gear whine or any issues?..where did you get it done at also and how much was it?..I am also a bit hesitant about the 4.10's on my 5spd because I am on the fwy 55mi each way to work several days a week and do not want to comprimise my mileage much, thus the reason the 3.90's sounded appealing...Am I wrong in this thinking>
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Originally posted by subzero05@February 24, 2005, 9:16 AM
Thanks Brad I will check them out...SO lord, no gear whine or any issues?..where did you get it done at also and how much was it?..I am also a bit hesitant about the 4.10's on my 5spd because I am on the fwy 55mi each way to work several days a week and do not want to comprimise my mileage much, thus the reason the 3.90's sounded appealing...Am I wrong in this thinking>
Thanks Brad I will check them out...SO lord, no gear whine or any issues?..where did you get it done at also and how much was it?..I am also a bit hesitant about the 4.10's on my 5spd because I am on the fwy 55mi each way to work several days a week and do not want to comprimise my mileage much, thus the reason the 3.90's sounded appealing...Am I wrong in this thinking>
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mine turns about 2900 at 80mph....about 2000at 60mph.....i can live with both for the performance I gained from 0-60....3k rpm is a tad noisy on long trips for extended periods. For owners driving multiple hours every day I would probably suggest the 3.90's as a nice in between alternative....I do very little freeway driving so the 4.10's work well for me..
John
John
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Originally posted by LordBritish@February 24, 2005, 11:33 AM
I get a little whine when coasting but it's not loud. I'm hoping it'll go away after I break it in.
3.90 is perfect for automatics - even HWY driving.
I get a little whine when coasting but it's not loud. I'm hoping it'll go away after I break it in.
3.90 is perfect for automatics - even HWY driving.