• Mustang Forums
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-

Gear install in Houston

  • Thread starter Thread starter duke404
  • Start date Start date Oct 27, 2009
D

duke404

New Member
Oct 17, 2006
8
0
0
Oct 27, 2009
#1
  • Oct 27, 2009
  • #1
Fellas, I am really wanting to swap my 3.55's out for 4.10's, but I am concerned about gear whine, proper installation, expense, etc.

I called Tommie Vaughn, which is a dealership here in Houston which specializes in performance parts. They quoted me EIGHT (8) hours for labor, at their shop rate of $95 per hour, or $760 total (I have the gears already). I said I thought that was a bit high, and he proceeded to tell me that they can be tricky.

I think this is too high, and I know attorneys who don't make $95 an hour.

Who else can I go to for a reasonable install yet who has experience and can get it done right, with as little gear whine as possible.

Woodlands Performance won't install parts that they don't provide, so I was thinking of Dyno Joe but would like some first hand reviews of his past gear work. If anyone has personal experience that might help, please let me know.

Thanks, everyone, in advance.
 

walter

Founding Member
Aug 13, 1998
1,054
0
46
Houston TX
Oct 27, 2009
#2
  • Oct 27, 2009
  • #2
Tommie Vaughn also wants $1600 dollars for a stupid stock clutch replacement. Forget it.

There's a few places you can try:

1) Slater's Mustang in Atascocita
2) Strictly Performance
3) DynoJoe
4) Houston Performance
5) PSI motorsports

Also welcome to the site!
 

Casey4s

New Member
Sep 1, 2007
147
0
0
Woodbridge, VA
Oct 27, 2009
#3
  • Oct 27, 2009
  • #3
I got my 4:10 installed a while back and I think the labor was about $250 to $300 flat rate plus (in my case) the cost of the gear set and gear oil etc. I think that $760 is insane I hope the suggestions you got from "Watler" are helpful to you.
 

walter

Founding Member
Aug 13, 1998
1,054
0
46
Houston TX
Oct 28, 2009
#4
  • Oct 28, 2009
  • #4
Casey4s said:
I hope the suggestions you got from "Walter" are helpful to you.
Click to expand...

Fixed...

Btw.. to the OP the numbers I put on the shop names are at random I can't really recommend any of them because so far I've done all the work to my car.

I also I hear Jon Michaels down in Santa Fe does good work (though its a normal shop) and this other place ( forgot the name ) by 1960 and Jones is supposed to build some killer domestics.
 

d98gt

Founding Member
Mar 14, 2002
4,505
59
204
SE Texas
Oct 30, 2009
#5
  • Oct 30, 2009
  • #5
I just recently picked up a 06 GT and will likely get QMS in the SugarLand area to install my gears as he did on my previous mustang. He beat everyones prices previously and likely will do so again. I'll update once I get the quote.
 

bullitt 736

Member
Jan 16, 2004
120
0
17
Magnolia, Texas
Nov 4, 2009
#6
  • Nov 4, 2009
  • #6
I know of a couple of guys who've used Pyle Bros.

They specialize in gears.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

K
3.8 T5 & Bellhousing to 1987 Lincoln 5.0
  • ks65stang
  • Mar 2, 2026
  • Other Auto Tech
Replies
3
Views
294
Other Auto Tech Mar 3, 2026
Noobz347
Drivetrain 8.8 trac lok spider gears..
  • rednotch
  • Oct 28, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
2
Views
324
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Oct 28, 2025
rednotch
S
  • Locked
Drivetrain Adjustable clutch cable questions
  • Scott_S
  • Oct 31, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
6
Views
407
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Oct 31, 2025
Noobz347
Progress Thread Progress Thread- From6to8's 95 GT/Saleen Supercharged 331 install
  • from6to8
  • Mar 22, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
24
Views
866
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- May 6, 2026
from6to8
Drivetrain 83’ Glx convertible C5 Trans help!
  • JacksonJared2113
  • Dec 25, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
2
Views
377
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Dec 26, 2025
JacksonJared2113
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?