~ $1,400.00 To Put In 4:10's?... <Swallows Hard>

Vegas isn't cheap either. I called around and most were quoting around $450 without bearing replacement and $575 with. But I've spoke to some people that had theirs done at these places and some are now complaining about gear whine. So, I did more research and find the best recommended place in town and they want $580 without bearing replacement and $715 with. That's out the door. I only have ~47,500 miles on my car so I'm hoping no bearing replacement is necessary.

I'll be doing the speed cal myself.

Mega-Man said:

Oh, and thanks Craig--I'm also calling up the place who said they'd dyno my car for $150.00 /hr. After hearing advice from you all, I'm in no hurrying to throw money away just to get stats on my car.

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No problem bro. I hate it when shops try to rip fellow stang owners off. Unless that $150 is for tuning too (which I doubt it is) tell them in a nice way that you'll take your business elsewhere.

BigHairyMonkey said:

jesus craig u cant muster better than 14 flat w/ that cobra? whats the deal?

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Orlando Speedway is one of the worst prepped tracks around. I can MUCH easier hook on the damn street. Its also smack dab in the middle of summertime, and the humidity is a killer. Lastly, I've only been to the track twice in my life. I've tried different launching techniques but I just can't get traction, even babying a launch at 2k rpm. No matter what technique I try, I can't gain full traction until I shift into 3rd.

My trap speeds are there, but a bad track + humid weather + newbie driver + cobra = bad times. When it cools down in the fall I know i'll run better. I know the potential is there, becuase of my experiences racing others.

To put things into perspective, a bone stock 2k2 lightning I ran against ran a 15.3@93mph with a 2.3 '60. A 2k 5spd GT bone stock down to the 15" rims ran constant 14.6-14.8's @94-96mph. A LOUD LT1 trans am ran a 15.2@93, the '03 Cobras were running low-mid 13's @104-107mph, and the ricers were running 17's+. The I raced ALL of those cars and the only two cars that beat me was an '03 Cobra and a Supercharged built GT pushing 633rwtq.

I'm paying 200 at Ford for ring and pinion install, and replacement of pinion and carrier bearings.

Oh yeah, parts included .

68Stang said:

I'm paying 200 at Ford for ring and pinion install, and replacement of pinion and carrier bearings.

Oh yeah, parts included .

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Want a cookie?

I just got my gears installed with a kit for $300

HOLY FAWK!!

I paid 200 for the local mustang mechanic to throw mine in...1400???in just labor?????????? that's crazy expensive

Mega-Man said:

Good news!

Just called-up one place, and he wanted $850 to do the gears... And this was a performance shop. However, I located a 2nd place and asked--$475 with parts & labor! I'm in the ballpark! Now, I just need to figure out a way to leave my car overnight without the wife finding out so I can get the gears & exhaust done at the same time... Oh boy.

Thanks once again for everyone's help and input! - Mega

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If $475 includes tax then its a fair deal, and with the luck your having I say take what you can get! Make sure the gears are Ford Racing brand.

Mega-Man said:

Yes, yes it is...
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And yes Craig, I'm at the point where $475 is something I'm very comfortable with considering what I've heard the past couple of days. LOL I'm actually going to hit the net and do a search for the lowest price (for the gear) I can find to try and lower that figure.

- Mega

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Good call. Avoid any other gear (richmond, etc) except for Ford Racing. As long as you go with that brand your golden. I have researched and heard about other gears not being reliable like the FRPPs gears.

Craig Mack said:

Want a cookie?

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Yes, please. What kind do you have?

68Stang said:

Yes, please. What kind do you have?

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Do you like chocolate chip? I have an assortment of those:

Regular:



With M&M's:



And extra chunky chocolate chip:




Decided which cookie is best for you, and we'll see if we can getcha one.

cost me 100 bucks CANADIAN, and that included the gear lube etc

GDawg said:

Vegas isn't cheap either. I called around and most were quoting around $450 without bearing replacement and $575 with. But I've spoke to some people that had theirs done at these places and some are now complaining about gear whine. So, I did more research and find the best recommended place in town and they want $580 without bearing replacement and $715 with. That's out the door. I only have ~47,500 miles on my car so I'm hoping no bearing replacement is necessary.

I'll be doing the speed cal myself.

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Yeah it took me a while to find a place with a decent price. Mine was just about 400 and all i supplied was the ring and pinion and a shim kit. it ended up going to 500 something because i changed out my differential too. Where'd you get yours at GDawg? i had mine done at Dan's Driveline.

Craig Mack said:

Do you like chocolate chip? I have an assortment of those:

Regular:

With M&M's:

And extra chunky chocolate chip:

Decided which cookie is best for you, and we'll see if we can getcha one.

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Chunky please!