gear install shop?

ironmedic

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hey guys what shop do u guys recommend for a gear change? im gonna order 4.30's very soon (with a master rebuild kit) and i wanna find a shop that can do it flawlessly and pretty reasonable on the costs.

 

dTas95GT

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Same shop as we always recommend... Brads Custom Auto

www.bradscustomauto.com

 

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Definitely Brad's. The only place I would let touch my car. They are expensive but worth every penny because you know that the work was done right the first time.

 

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in all honesty, make the drive down to oregon. A guy named Jeff Kaiser will hook you up. He knows what he's doing. Really nice guy and does really good work. Got a nice car too. I believe he charged me 175 for 4.10's installed and a new pinion seal. He also pointed out to me some things that look like they're going to go out, axle bearings and such. Really cool guy. If you're interested in having him do it, he'll maybe post, or if not PM me for his email address. Good luck man

 

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Turbo92PGT said:

in all honesty, make the drive down to oregon. A guy named Jeff Kaiser will hook you up. He knows what he's doing. Really nice guy and does really good work. Got a nice car too. I believe he charged me 175 for 4.10's installed and a new pinion seal. He also pointed out to me some things that look like they're going to go out, axle bearings and such. Really cool guy. If you're interested in having him do it, he'll maybe post, or if not PM me for his email address. Good luck man

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Info? Is this All Ford Performance / Blue Oval?

I have 4.10s, Eaton Posi, Axles, Rebuild Kit needing to be installed ... best if I can have this done by the 17th...

 

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Medic, out of curiosity, why 4.30's? Maybe I'm wrong, but if you're going to drive it, wouldn't you want something a little more streetable?

 

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The Jeff you are thinking about at All Ford is Jeff hryciw, not Jeff Keiser. I would give All Ford a call and see when they can get you in.

 

ironmedic

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Trigger said:

Medic, out of curiosity, why 4.30's? Maybe I'm wrong, but if you're going to drive it, wouldn't you want something a little more streetable?

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4.6L engines have a high RPM band and in order to get up that band, u need 4.10's or 4.30's. they recommend on a couple websites that 4.30's are great for cobras to get into their powerband quickly. i have done homework and people use 4.30's for the street without any problems. alot of people recommend them anyways

 

Turbo92PGT

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actually the jeff kaiser im talking about doesn't work for any shop. He does the work out of his house and everything. Real nice guy. I dont know if he'd appreciate me putting his email or phone number out on the net like that, but if you're interested please email me

Turbo92PGT@hotmail.com or instant message me at BoostedStang302

 

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IronMedic said:

4.6L engines have a high RPM band and in order to get up that band, u need 4.10's or 4.30's. they recommend on a couple websites that 4.30's are great for cobras to get into their powerband quickly. i have done homework and people use 4.30's for the street without any problems. alot of people recommend them anyways

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that's cool

 

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I had Brad's go through the rear in my car (actually fix another installer's mistakes) with 4.30's -- I'd recommend them without question. They said they don't do many gearsets that low, but they took their time, measured everything, and it came out perfect.

 

dTas95GT

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are we talking about auto or manual transmission here? i sure hope you're talking auto.

 

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It's hard to go wrong w/ Brads.

Regarding the 4.30's I am not aware of anyone in the OT circles going that low, but I have heard of 4.10's working well for NA 96-01 Cobra's. I personally have 3.73's and they are about perfect gearing for Pacific Raceway and my style of driving. After 3a I don't shift until 8.

 

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If you dont mind the drive down to Oregon I can do your gears for you. Send me a PM for details if interested.

Jeff Kaiser

 

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tarch

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cobra, so I am guessing it's a stick

 

Ethereal Zer0

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tarch said:

cobra, so I am guessing it's a stick

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um.....good guess....they are all manuals lol. How much did you guys pay to have it done at brads?

 

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IronMedic said:

4.6L engines have a high RPM band and in order to get up that band, u need 4.10's or 4.30's. they recommend on a couple websites that 4.30's are great for cobras to get into their powerband quickly. i have done homework and people use 4.30's for the street without any problems. alot of people recommend them anyways

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4.30 are great I cant wait to get me a set My friend had them back home and went 12.5 with a few power adders

 

Bobbys97R

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tarch said:

cobra, so I am guessing it's a stick

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As far as I know cobras only come with the five speed

 

ironmedic

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dude if i get my 4.30s done before you, ill let u test it out! u can also try out my mgw shift handle, it makes all the difference in my shifting! WOO HOO!!

im gonna go put my magnapack cat back kit on now! see you guys

 

Shangsta

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yeah let me know how the install goes and how much of a difference the gears make cause im thinking of going with 4.10's or 4.30's