what is the going price of gear install?

82 GT · 03-06-2001, 10:59 PM

I want to get 3:73 gears for my '88 GT and was wondering what the average price I can expect to pay a garage to install them.
This way I know if I am getting screwed or not.
It should be pretty much all labor cost except for maybe the gear lube and most gear kits come with that even.

Fox Body · 03-06-2001, 11:37 PM

~$500.

Not considering the need of any other replacement parts. This also depends on where you go.

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'79 Mustang Coup
4" Cowl
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8)
Stock 5.8L
C4 w/ shift kit
1.5" MAC full length headers
Holley 750 CFM
Edelbrock intake
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
8.8" Rear end w/ 3.55 gears (Now that's more like it!!)

Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup soon)

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

[This message has been edited by Fox Body (edited 03-07-2001).]

rtz · 03-07-2001, 02:07 AM

$409 Ring and Pinion Plus Installation (Includes speedo recal and gear lube)
http://www.alternativeauto.com/catalog/driveline.html

03-07-2001, 03:11 AM

You supplied the gears, yes it should come with the lube.. Don't pay over $250 labor. That is on the high side.

dinomite · 03-07-2001, 03:30 PM

Never had it done, but I've heard that the lavor is only 200-250.....does anyone do this themselves? is it hard?

Stang_Crazy · 03-07-2001, 04:04 PM

I paid somewhere close to $200 if I recall correctly. When I was shopping around for installation prices, I was quoted between $160-$250. You just have to shop around and find the best price.

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91 GT AOD: 3.73's, Pulleys,PI Converter, 14.71@91.78mph
(before pulleys)

Fostang · 03-07-2001, 04:06 PM

I've done it a couple of time in the fastback. Not difficult if you know what you're doing. I wouldn't recomend anyone doing it if they have no idea how to do it. You can severly destroy the rear end. Adjustment is everything.

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67'fastback- Edelbrock carb, intake, cam, valve springs. Road lifters, Comp Cam rocker arms, windage tray, cerama coated headers, dual flows with H-pipe, modded c-4, tci stall converter, perma cool electric fan, aluminum water pump, griffen aluminum radiator, accel 8.8 cable, wide cap distriburator, magnetic pick up, manley valves, v-matic hurst shifter, edelbrock performer nitrous, carter electric fuel pump, ignitor coil, solid motor mounts, magna racing suspension, poly urathane bushings, und

Killercanary · 03-07-2001, 04:12 PM

Where is Danville PA? I know a guy in Altoona that charges ~$95 for gear instals and he is the best around. He has installed mine, my dad's, and 3 sets for my cousin, plus I know others that have had him install gears for them as well. Hanlon motorsports is always trying to get this guy to work for him. He rebuilt my tranny with a new main shaft for under $150. I don't want to post his name here as he does this stuff on the side, but if you email me I'll give it to you. Email me at killercanary@hotmail.com, or priva@pssd.com

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95 GT convt' 5 speed, 3.73's,FMS HD clutch, Pro 5.0 shifter, ASP alum. underdrive pulleys, Bassani offroad X pipe, 2 chmbr flowmasters, K&N w/o silencer, edelbrock performer intake, FRPP 65mm T-body, FRPP shorty headers, FRPP aluminum driveshaft.Hooker 4pt chrome car bar, Xenon/Wings West ground effects, custom interior
Best ET: 13.83
Best MPH: 98.55mph with Best 60': 1.91 on Nitto DR's
Homepage: <A HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/pa2/killercanary" TARGET=_blank>http://www.angelfire

jimmyjamed · 03-08-2001, 03:58 AM

their easy to install, the hard part is to install them without them whining!! lol

Fostang · 03-08-2001, 05:16 PM

That whine your describing comes from excessive teeth contact. Eventualy ruins the gears. Gives you far less performance because of the extra demand to make them turn.

03-06-2001, 10:59 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	what is the going price of gear install? I want to get 3:73 gears for my '88 GT and was wondering what the average price I can expect to pay a garage to install them. This way I know if I am getting screwed or not. It should be pretty much all labor cost except for maybe the gear lube and most gear kits come with that even.

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03-06-2001, 11:37 PM	#2
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	~$500. Not considering the need of any other replacement parts. This also depends on where you go. ------------------------------- '79 Mustang Coup 4" Cowl Weld wheels (15x6;15x8) Stock 5.8L C4 w/ shift kit 1.5" MAC full length headers Holley 750 CFM Edelbrock intake 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters 8.8" Rear end w/ 3.55 gears (Now that's more like it!!) Front: 225/60/15 Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup soon) "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body [This message has been edited by Fox Body (edited 03-07-2001).]

03-07-2001, 02:07 AM	#3
rtz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 180	$409 Ring and Pinion Plus Installation (Includes speedo recal and gear lube) http://www.alternativeauto.com/catalog/driveline.html

03-07-2001, 03:11 AM	#4
rbatson Guest Posts: n/a	You supplied the gears, yes it should come with the lube.. Don't pay over $250 labor. That is on the high side.

03-07-2001, 03:30 PM	#5
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	Never had it done, but I've heard that the lavor is only 200-250.....does anyone do this themselves? is it hard?

03-07-2001, 04:04 PM	#6
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	I paid somewhere close to $200 if I recall correctly. When I was shopping around for installation prices, I was quoted between $160-$250. You just have to shop around and find the best price. ------------------ 91 GT AOD: 3.73's, Pulleys,PI Converter, 14.71@91.78mph (before pulleys)

03-07-2001, 04:06 PM	#7
Fostang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Stockton, Ca Posts: 599	I've done it a couple of time in the fastback. Not difficult if you know what you're doing. I wouldn't recomend anyone doing it if they have no idea how to do it. You can severly destroy the rear end. Adjustment is everything. ------------------ 67'fastback- Edelbrock carb, intake, cam, valve springs. Road lifters, Comp Cam rocker arms, windage tray, cerama coated headers, dual flows with H-pipe, modded c-4, tci stall converter, perma cool electric fan, aluminum water pump, griffen aluminum radiator, accel 8.8 cable, wide cap distriburator, magnetic pick up, manley valves, v-matic hurst shifter, edelbrock performer nitrous, carter electric fuel pump, ignitor coil, solid motor mounts, magna racing suspension, poly urathane bushings, und

03-07-2001, 04:12 PM	#8
Killercanary Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Altoona, PA Posts: 336	Where is Danville PA? I know a guy in Altoona that charges ~$95 for gear instals and he is the best around. He has installed mine, my dad's, and 3 sets for my cousin, plus I know others that have had him install gears for them as well. Hanlon motorsports is always trying to get this guy to work for him. He rebuilt my tranny with a new main shaft for under $150. I don't want to post his name here as he does this stuff on the side, but if you email me I'll give it to you. Email me at killercanary@hotmail.com, or priva@pssd.com ------------------ 95 GT convt' 5 speed, 3.73's,FMS HD clutch, Pro 5.0 shifter, ASP alum. underdrive pulleys, Bassani offroad X pipe, 2 chmbr flowmasters, K&N w/o silencer, edelbrock performer intake, FRPP 65mm T-body, FRPP shorty headers, FRPP aluminum driveshaft.Hooker 4pt chrome car bar, Xenon/Wings West ground effects, custom interior Best ET: 13.83 Best MPH: 98.55mph with Best 60': 1.91 on Nitto DR's Homepage: <A HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/pa2/killercanary" TARGET=_blank>http://www.angelfire

03-08-2001, 03:58 AM	#9
jimmyjamed Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 47	their easy to install, the hard part is to install them without them whining!! lol

03-08-2001, 05:16 PM	#10
Fostang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Stockton, Ca Posts: 599	That whine your describing comes from excessive teeth contact. Eventualy ruins the gears. Gives you far less performance because of the extra demand to make them turn.