• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-

This a good price on gettin gears put in?

  • Thread starter Thread starter 90_Red_LX
  • Start date Start date May 24, 2006

90_Red_LX

Member
Sep 29, 2003
668
5
19
Asheboro, NC
May 24, 2006
#1
  • May 24, 2006
  • #1
I'm scheduled to get 3.73's put in on June 1st, and was wondering if $275 was a fair price. It includes putting the gears in, putting in new bearings, and popping in a new speedo gear. I already have most if not all the parts I need minus axle bearings. My uncle got the price for me, and he said he was going to look at the trac-lok and see if it needed rebuilding, but I'm going to go ahead and have it done since I already have the clutches. I was wondering if I need anything else. I can't wait! I'll be dropping the car off at around 7:30 so they should start on it at about 8. Can a gear install be done in a day? He's done them before (it's a shop) so he's got experience. I could if I had to go w/o a car for more then a day, but I really need to get my car back the same day if possible. Thanks!
 

FoxBodyGT

New Member
Dec 18, 2002
71
0
0
Austintown, Ohio 44515
May 24, 2006
#2
  • May 24, 2006
  • #2
Around here (NE OHio), the going rate for just a flat install (no parts) is 200. I know a guy who charges 349 including all parts needed.
 

kornchild4life

New Member
Mar 30, 2005
46
0
0
islip, ny
May 24, 2006
#3
  • May 24, 2006
  • #3
sounds like a good price to me. Think a place near me is going change like 300 something for all that.
 

Tonys96Cobra

professional deer "mounter"
Oct 28, 2005
19
9
29
Syracuse
May 24, 2006
#4
  • May 24, 2006
  • #4
Thats average. But more important to take it to somebody you trust than to save a few bucks. THey should be able to get it done in one day.
 

90_Red_LX

Member
Sep 29, 2003
668
5
19
Asheboro, NC
May 24, 2006
#5
  • May 24, 2006
  • #5
Yeah I heard of a guy that does real good work, and I've heard a lot of good things about him that he does on the side, but who I'm going with I know for a fact has experience inside of an 8.8, and if at all possible get the car back the same day so a little more money for someone whos been there before is worth it to me. Man I can't wait though, just a little nervous b/c it's gonna be like relearning how to drive it all over again, and I don't want to hit 2nd and it swap ends on me.
 

Tonys96Cobra

professional deer "mounter"
Oct 28, 2005
19
9
29
Syracuse
May 24, 2006
#6
  • May 24, 2006
  • #6
Its not that big of a difference, but youll enjoy it.
 

90_Red_LX

Member
Sep 29, 2003
668
5
19
Asheboro, NC
May 24, 2006
#7
  • May 24, 2006
  • #7
Yeah I figured it would be fine, I'm just going through a phase I normally go through before I add some mods. Kind of like a 2nd guessing am I totally sure I want to do this kind of phase.
 

mob

the guy who hits on his mom
20+ Year Stangneter
Oct 3, 2003
2,566
136
104
Dallas, TX
May 24, 2006
#8
  • May 24, 2006
  • #8
Thats just about what i paid for mine, Jake Lomatta installed mine, they do alot of test installs for magazines and such. I think i paid 250 and i got axle bearings, all thee other bearings (the big kit from 50resto) the trac lock rebuilt, and gears in. Youll need like 30 bucks for fluids. Just be ready though, like most things with my car when i took it in they found my rear brakes were completley blown and had to replace everything, a $250 job turned into a $700 job in the end. Not saying thatll happen to you just watch out cause shops always find something else wrong with your car. And they have to tell you about it, because if something happens you can say it was their fault.

And about feeling the gears, honestly when i pulled out of the shop i had to drop the hammer and didnt feel a difference at all. The only way i could tell they had done something was the rpm;s were alot higher. After a while though you start to feel the pull, and the track times DEFINATLY tell the story. I went from a 14.2@98mph with a 2.2 60' to a 13.8@99mph with a 2.0 60' with ONLY gears. I dont regret doing it and would be the first thing i would do if i got another mustang, youll enjoy it but just dont expect much, youll be let down.
 

90_Red_LX

Member
Sep 29, 2003
668
5
19
Asheboro, NC
May 25, 2006
#9
  • May 25, 2006
  • #9
I was expecting around a .5 second drop in a 1/4 time, and you drop .4 so that would satisfy me. My brakes are still in pretty decent shape so they should be alright. I'd like to dip into the 13's with traction though, but I think with my headers in the garage, some new tires and gears it's feasible.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

P
67 Mustang, with the 302 want to convert auto back to the original manual
  • Pdunn
  • May 3, 2026
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech
Replies
2
Views
137
Classic Mustang Specific Tech May 7, 2026
Mcmahst
B
Where to go from here on my build…
  • B0udreaux
  • Jul 14, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
8
Views
196
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jul 18, 2026
AeroCoupe
new :poo: box, may need to hit you guys up for 79-82 info when i fix thIs turd.
  • rednotch
  • Sep 27, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2 3
Replies
40
Views
2K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Apr 4, 2026
Noobz347
P
2002 T5 transmission vibration issue
  • puffoo
  • Feb 22, 2026
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Replies
0
Views
181
SN95 V6 Mustang Tech Feb 22, 2026
puffoo
P
M
Paint and Body Restoration prob
  • Magnet86
  • Jul 17, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
3
Views
184
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jul 18, 2025
2000xp8
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -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?