Would they know?

98'MustangGT · 02-27-2001, 11:36 PM

Hmmmmm, I have been comtemplating 3:73 gears now for a while. Well, I asked my dealer and they said they would void my warranty, no questions asked. But, the good ol' trusty ( yeah right ) Chevy dealer accross town has a mechanic there that owns a 91' Mustang GT, its a regular at the track. He said he could put the gears in for around $150 or $200. I trust this guy but once they are in, would the Ford dealer be able to tell if they were changed? Keep in mind my dealer is pretty senseless about whats on my car. Thanks for any help!

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1998 Mustang GT with a 4.6 liter V8, Black

Mustang92 · 02-28-2001, 07:56 AM

In my opinion unless the dealer knows his mustangs or knows what to look for them he will never know. My car they would figure it out because it has a nasty gear whine since install.

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95GTS · 02-28-2001, 10:08 PM

If the gears don't whine and the speedo is correct, though they probably wouldn't pay attention to that, then I very seriously doubt that they would know. Besides, I don't think they can void your warranty over gears. Gears can't hurt a damn thing except gas mileage.

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1996 Mustang GTS

Y2KGT · 02-28-2001, 10:30 PM

98'MustangGT, I asked my dealer about doing the same thing. They told me that it would only void the warranty on my gears--and not the rest of the car.

If your dealer is going to give you a hassle about making minor modifications like gears...find another dealer!

I don't know what's available in MN, but if you can, try to find a dealership that is a licensed Motorsport dealer to handle your service. They are used to dealing with performance parts and are usually pretty cool about modifications (usually if you're happy, that means you will come back to buy more from them

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I deal with Tommie Vaughn in Houston and they have never given me a hassle about modifications.

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2000 GT -- Black, 5sp, Mach460, Bassani CatBack & X-Pipe, MAC Cold Air, 70mm Tbody, Hurst Shifter
1966 Mustang Coupe -- Tahoe Turquoise, Pony Int, A-Code, C4 Auto
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white00GT · 02-28-2001, 10:35 PM

My bet is that they don't find out untill you tell them. I had my gears changed the first week I had my car, and they still don't know that I have them changed...

SMOKE · 03-01-2001, 05:29 PM

Best advice has been given.

For piece of mind and future mods ...Find another dealer.

02-27-2001, 11:36 PM	#1
98'MustangGT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Raymond, MN Posts: 240	Would they know? Hmmmmm, I have been comtemplating 3:73 gears now for a while. Well, I asked my dealer and they said they would void my warranty, no questions asked. But, the good ol' trusty ( yeah right ) Chevy dealer accross town has a mechanic there that owns a 91' Mustang GT, its a regular at the track. He said he could put the gears in for around $150 or $200. I trust this guy but once they are in, would the Ford dealer be able to tell if they were changed? Keep in mind my dealer is pretty senseless about whats on my car. Thanks for any help! ------------------ 1998 Mustang GT with a 4.6 liter V8, Black

02-28-2001, 07:56 AM	#2
Mustang92 Drag Racer! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Lake Worth, FL USA Posts: 757	In my opinion unless the dealer knows his mustangs or knows what to look for them he will never know. My car they would figure it out because it has a nasty gear whine since install. ------------------ 00 GT, MAC Offroad H, Steeda Pulleys, Steeda Timing Adjuster, FMS 4.10’s, Flows w/turndowns, UPR shifter, UPR subframes, UPR LCA’s, Air Filter, Lakewood 70/30 & 50/50, Weld Pro Stars, Nitto DR’s, 253.8RWHP/292.8RWTQ Best on DR's 13.09@103.92 (1.81 60ft) Best on ET Drags 12.99@104.60 (1.67 60ft) M/M 100 88 LX coupe X-FHP, 12pt Cage, UPR K-member, 31 spline rear, full spool…

02-28-2001, 10:08 PM	#3
95GTS Git jiggy Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: MO USA Posts: 865	If the gears don't whine and the speedo is correct, though they probably wouldn't pay attention to that, then I very seriously doubt that they would know. Besides, I don't think they can void your warranty over gears. Gears can't hurt a damn thing except gas mileage. ------------------ 1996 Mustang GTS

02-28-2001, 10:30 PM	#4
Y2KGT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 21	98'MustangGT, I asked my dealer about doing the same thing. They told me that it would only void the warranty on my gears--and not the rest of the car. If your dealer is going to give you a hassle about making minor modifications like gears...find another dealer! I don't know what's available in MN, but if you can, try to find a dealership that is a licensed Motorsport dealer to handle your service. They are used to dealing with performance parts and are usually pretty cool about modifications (usually if you're happy, that means you will come back to buy more from them ). I deal with Tommie Vaughn in Houston and they have never given me a hassle about modifications. ------------------ 2000 GT -- Black, 5sp, Mach460, Bassani CatBack & X-Pipe, MAC Cold Air, 70mm Tbody, Hurst Shifter 1966 Mustang Coupe -- Tahoe Turquoise, Pony Int, A-Code, C4 Auto ------------------ scott@pearland.com

02-28-2001, 10:35 PM	#5
white00GT Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Pawleys Island SC Posts: 229	My bet is that they don't find out untill you tell them. I had my gears changed the first week I had my car, and they still don't know that I have them changed...

03-01-2001, 05:29 PM	#6
SMOKE Old School ROUSH Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 531	Best advice has been given. For piece of mind and future mods ...Find another dealer.