Richmond gears, are they noisy?

ALS85GT · 01-17-2002, 01:52 PM

Hi guys, I recently bought some 4:10 Richmond gears fm ebay and was planning on installing into my 89GT vert w/AOD. Some one told me they were noisy, and I should of gotten MotorSport brand. Is this true? Do you recommend the 4:10s for the 89? I also have an 85GT/AOD, that's built w/8.8 rear, posi and 3:08 which was were the Richmonds were intented for but the car's a long project.
Any advise would be appreciated.... Thanks...

DRASTiK · 01-17-2002, 02:17 PM

I've got Richmond 3.73's in my 88GT, and I like them. They aren't noisy at all unless I am in reverse, but most cars whine a little in reverse. I'd buy Richmond again if I am ever looking for a different ratio.

ALS85GT · 01-17-2002, 02:20 PM

OK thanks...

302 LX Eric · 01-17-2002, 05:47 PM

When I purchased my gears I was told that Ford gears were the only way to go - not sure if it's true or not? But, I decided to go with the Ford gears becasue I didn't want to risk the "noiseness" issue and since there really isn't that much difference in price, I chose the Ford gears.

Ok, I'm rambling and probably didn't help one bit

E

91GTturbo · 01-17-2002, 06:33 PM

I've ridden in two cars with richmond gears and all I can say is, I'm glad they were in someone else's car and not mine. I've always used FMS and never had any problems.

1BAD89 · 01-17-2002, 11:10 PM

I have Richmonds in y truck and they are as quiet as can be.

C Pony Go · 01-18-2002, 12:16 AM

I run 410 Richmonds and the are quiet...had 4+ years now...IT is all in a good set up and careful measuring...

BTW-the more teeth you put into a gear-it will make some noise to some degree...I can pick up a very little bit as I coast down with no load on the gears....

1BAD89 · 01-18-2002, 12:20 AM

Quote:

IT is all in a good set up and careful measuring...

I 2nd that.

ALS85GT · 01-18-2002, 11:31 AM

Ok, good info. I spoke another shop and said that the gears should not make noise, or very little. He said that as long as they are installed properly then the Richmonds should work fine. He mentioned that for some reason the Richmonds make noise in Chevy's.

Thanks.....PS $150 for the install.

C Pony Go · 01-18-2002, 11:42 AM

Thats a good price...as long as its a good shop...

ALS85GT · 01-18-2002, 11:53 AM

This shop was recommend by a friend and the guy I spoke to said I could bring the car back if it makes noise. Sounds pretty good to me.....

01-17-2002, 01:52 PM	#1
ALS85GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Miami, Fl, USA Posts: 69	Richmond gears, are they noisy? Hi guys, I recently bought some 4:10 Richmond gears fm ebay and was planning on installing into my 89GT vert w/AOD. Some one told me they were noisy, and I should of gotten MotorSport brand. Is this true? Do you recommend the 4:10s for the 89? I also have an 85GT/AOD, that's built w/8.8 rear, posi and 3:08 which was were the Richmonds were intented for but the car's a long project. Any advise would be appreciated.... Thanks... __________________ 85GT 5.0 was CFI converted to Holley 650. Hooker full length headers, FlowMaster 2 chamber. Weiand Stealth manifold. 86 roller motor, crane 1:7:1 alum rocker arms(roller). SSI 220@.050/498 Roller cam. Summit double roller timing chain. Melling oil pump, stock bottom end. Mallory Hi-Fire ignition. Under drive pulleys. Accell coil and Ford Motorsport 9mm wires. 93'8.8 posi. 4:10s. AOD w/B&M shift kit. No figures yet, still working on it. No back seats or AC. 1989 GT Convert-- All stock w/AOD, Air Silencer removed, DynoMax Mufflers.

01-17-2002, 02:17 PM	#2
DRASTiK Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 536	I've got Richmond 3.73's in my 88GT, and I like them. They aren't noisy at all unless I am in reverse, but most cars whine a little in reverse. I'd buy Richmond again if I am ever looking for a different ratio. __________________ Dave 88 GT - 13.4@106 on street tires (2.2 60ft) My Stang RHC member #75 My stang is FOR SALE!!

01-17-2002, 05:47 PM	#4
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	When I purchased my gears I was told that Ford gears were the only way to go - not sure if it's true or not? But, I decided to go with the Ford gears becasue I didn't want to risk the "noiseness" issue and since there really isn't that much difference in price, I chose the Ford gears. Ok, I'm rambling and probably didn't help one bit E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

01-17-2002, 06:33 PM	#5
91GTturbo Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Valdese, NC Posts: 361	I've ridden in two cars with richmond gears and all I can say is, I'm glad they were in someone else's car and not mine. I've always used FMS and never had any problems. __________________ 91 single turbo vert

01-18-2002, 12:16 AM	#7
C Pony Go Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wauwatosa,WI Posts: 64	I run 410 Richmonds and the are quiet...had 4+ years now...IT is all in a good set up and careful measuring... BTW-the more teeth you put into a gear-it will make some noise to some degree...I can pick up a very little bit as I coast down with no load on the gears.... __________________ Andy Moderator-Mustang Central My car-C Pony Go my board-Visit Here

01-17-2002, 02:20 PM	#3
ALS85GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Miami, Fl, USA Posts: 69	OK thanks...

01-17-2002, 11:10 PM	#6
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	I have Richmonds in y truck and they are as quiet as can be.

01-18-2002, 11:31 AM	#9
ALS85GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Miami, Fl, USA Posts: 69	Ok, good info. I spoke another shop and said that the gears should not make noise, or very little. He said that as long as they are installed properly then the Richmonds should work fine. He mentioned that for some reason the Richmonds make noise in Chevy's. Thanks.....PS $150 for the install.

01-18-2002, 11:42 AM	#10
C Pony Go Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wauwatosa,WI Posts: 64	Thats a good price...as long as its a good shop... __________________ Andy Moderator-Mustang Central My car-C Pony Go my board-Visit Here

01-18-2002, 11:53 AM	#11
ALS85GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Miami, Fl, USA Posts: 69	This shop was recommend by a friend and the guy I spoke to said I could bring the car back if it makes noise. Sounds pretty good to me.....

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