is $500 too much for gear change

[NicksBullitt]

I am looking to install some 3.73s or maybe 3.90s soon. Some of the local speed shops have quoted me $499 for the gear, install, royal purple, friction modifier, and speedo calibration. Does this seem high for this install?

Also: Any advice on which gear (3.73-3.90) to go with would be appreciated.

 

[bergs]

i paid 1000 for 4:10's, the install w/synthetic gear oil, and dyno tune w/speedo calibration

 

[Rocketman]

You don't say what part of the country your from. Here's info regarding SoCal. To have a professional performance shop do an install your looking at between $300 - $450. There are a few guys that do it on the side for less than $300. As far as anywhere else in the USA, I have seen anywhere from $200 to $500 depending on your local.

 

[stang09er]

A local mustang shop here near detroit will install the gear and dyno tune the car for $600 as long as you provide the gear. does your shop include the gear and/or the dyno tune? If they do, that does not sound like that bad of a deal.

 

[t69r00p69]

If that includes the gears themselves, install and speedo calibration then I say it's a good deal

 

[menasci]

That sounds like a great price since it includes everything.
Just 1 problem......get the 4.10's, anything less isn't worth it IMHO.

 

[jas142]

$500 sounds about right for parts and install. Go with 3.90s.

 

[StngStr]

I got mine for:

FRPP 4.10's via Summit Racing $138
Friction modifier $10
Install w/synthetics $200
Speedo Calibration $100

So, that's $448 total. If you're getting everything from one shop, then $500 is a good deal. I shopped around for the install, shopped online for the parts, and shopped around for the speedo calibration (reflashed stock ECU).

 

[crimm99]

If you happen to live in Iowa, which you probaly don't, I can get It done for you for $300. Gear, installed a speedo calibrated.

 

[GTvert01]

$500 is reasonable, just make sure they don't try to cut corners on the parts.