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Import Slayer
Join Date: May 1999
Posts: 2,241
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![]() 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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Mustang Maniac
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: GA, U.S.A
Posts: 2,266
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![]() ~$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).] |
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#3 |
Registered Member
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Edmond, OK
Posts: 180
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![]() $409 Ring and Pinion Plus Installation (Includes speedo recal and gear lube)
http://www.alternativeauto.com/catalog/driveline.html |
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#4 |
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![]() You supplied the gears, yes it should come with the lube.. Don't pay over $250 labor. That is on the high side.
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The Dude
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Arlington, VA
Posts: 1,262
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![]() Never had it done, but I've heard that the lavor is only 200-250.....does anyone do this themselves? is it hard?
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#6 |
It's never clean enough!
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Shaler, PA
Posts: 1,542
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![]() 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) |
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#7 |
Registered Member
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Stockton, Ca
Posts: 599
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![]() 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 |
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#8 |
Registered Member
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Altoona, PA
Posts: 336
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![]() 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 |
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#9 |
Registered Member
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Wilmington NC
Posts: 47
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![]() their easy to install, the hard part is to install them without them whining!! lol
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#10 |
Registered Member
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Stockton, Ca
Posts: 599
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![]() 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.
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