Gears and speedometer for '02 GT

BryantD · 08-26-2002, 04:38 PM

I posted a couple of times concerning exhaust and other possible bolt-ons. Based on the responses I've gotten (plus reading a bunch of this forum) I'm going to do the Gears first (going with 3.73's; just in case I ever decide to add a blower!). I can get the Ford gears locally for $199.00 (vs internet for $179 plus shipping; I figure it's a wash so I'll buy locally) and $250 to install them. Is this a resonable price? A fellow at Austin Performance said I need a $11.95 plastic gear to adjust my speedometer; is this correct? I read Hammer's FAQ and he indicated you need a $100 to $140 Speedcal so I'm confused; which is it? Thanks for your help!

Hammer · 08-26-2002, 05:12 PM

1998 was the last year to use a conventional speedo gear.

If you're using a 5-speed manual, you will need to get something like Dallas Mustang's Speedcal....

coolie1 · 08-26-2002, 05:38 PM

when i got my 373 gears i reburned my chip thats all

Titan · 08-26-2002, 09:04 PM

NO, much cheaper gears here.

http://www.gefracing.com/Merchant2/m...ory_Code=FTREP

I got mine there, and w/ shipping it was only about $170. You can also order the overhaul kit (which you will need) and a few other accessories. They also shipped mine quickly, I think I recieved it a day later. Quality stuff, even came with shims and bolts.

Titan · 08-26-2002, 09:06 PM

Oh ya, $250 is a good install price (what I payed, a little more w/ tax). Check into them, though. Make sure they know what they're doing. A bad install = whining gears = very big pain in the butt.

BryantD · 08-27-2002, 10:40 AM

Thanks for the info. I appreciate the link Titan as that was the best deal I found (I bought them today). As for the Speed-Cal, I found one from Brother's Performance Warehouse for $89.14 after shipping and all (got that too). Now for getting them installed and not having my girlfriend mad at me

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Titan · 08-27-2002, 11:12 AM

ya, I went through that same prob, as well...Bought my junk about a week before the b-day...needless to say, she wasn't too amused. Creative. Buy her something creative...that won mine over. I made her a scrapbook or something.

08-26-2002, 04:38 PM	#1
BryantD Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20	Gears and speedometer for '02 GT I posted a couple of times concerning exhaust and other possible bolt-ons. Based on the responses I've gotten (plus reading a bunch of this forum) I'm going to do the Gears first (going with 3.73's; just in case I ever decide to add a blower!). I can get the Ford gears locally for $199.00 (vs internet for $179 plus shipping; I figure it's a wash so I'll buy locally) and $250 to install them. Is this a resonable price? A fellow at Austin Performance said I need a $11.95 plastic gear to adjust my speedometer; is this correct? I read Hammer's FAQ and he indicated you need a $100 to $140 Speedcal so I'm confused; which is it? Thanks for your help!

08-26-2002, 05:12 PM	#2
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	1998 was the last year to use a conventional speedo gear. If you're using a 5-speed manual, you will need to get something like Dallas Mustang's Speedcal.... __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

08-26-2002, 09:04 PM	#4
Titan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 296	NO, much cheaper gears here. http://www.gefracing.com/Merchant2/m...ory_Code=FTREP I got mine there, and w/ shipping it was only about $170. You can also order the overhaul kit (which you will need) and a few other accessories. They also shipped mine quickly, I think I recieved it a day later. Quality stuff, even came with shims and bolts. __________________ Current Sophomore -- Mechanical Engineering Black on Black 98' GT 5-Speed Mods = Stuff

08-26-2002, 09:06 PM	#5
Titan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 296	Oh ya, $250 is a good install price (what I payed, a little more w/ tax). Check into them, though. Make sure they know what they're doing. A bad install = whining gears = very big pain in the butt. __________________ Current Sophomore -- Mechanical Engineering Black on Black 98' GT 5-Speed Mods = Stuff

08-27-2002, 10:40 AM	#6
BryantD Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20	Thanks........ Thanks for the info. I appreciate the link Titan as that was the best deal I found (I bought them today). As for the Speed-Cal, I found one from Brother's Performance Warehouse for $89.14 after shipping and all (got that too). Now for getting them installed and not having my girlfriend mad at me !

08-27-2002, 11:12 AM	#7
Titan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 296	ya, I went through that same prob, as well...Bought my junk about a week before the b-day...needless to say, she wasn't too amused. Creative. Buy her something creative...that won mine over. I made her a scrapbook or something. __________________ Current Sophomore -- Mechanical Engineering Black on Black 98' GT 5-Speed Mods = Stuff

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