Which to choose, shifter or 4:10 gears.?????

eeh1025 · 05-07-2003, 10:05 PM

I have an 86 GT with a 302 HO with 15,000 miles on it, i have bbk long tubes headders an off road H pipe 1 chaber flows, i took off a/c and smog pump i put a bbk cold air Intake kit, with should i choose to get more out of the motor, 4:10 gears or a new shifter tri-ax or pro 5.0, thanks alot guys
Ernie

gofastmercury · 05-07-2003, 11:28 PM

Well.. the shifter looks pretty, and the gears will makes you go faster. I'd go with the gears.

bigred90gt · 05-07-2003, 11:34 PM

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Originally posted by gofastmercury
Well.. the shifter looks pretty, and the gears will makes you go faster. I'd go with the gears.

Roger that! I'd have to agree. Gears are supposed to be one of the best bang for the buck mods. I wouldnt know, I bought my car with 3.73's in it.

V8Mustang · 05-08-2003, 06:22 AM

Gears will give you the best bang for the buck in terms of acceleration but are one of the most difficult itmes to install. If you can't do it yourself, gears will cost well over double what a shifter will. Go with the Tri-Ax, they are tough and do not loose their feel. Seems like the pro 5 tends to feel like vague after a while (just replaced one with a Tri-Ax).

eeh1025 · 05-08-2003, 06:52 AM

how hard is it to put in new gears, i never done it before have you. thanks
Ernie

ChunkFunky · 05-08-2003, 07:01 AM

I'll do anything.. though from what I'm told gears are one of those things that shouldnt be done by yourself, unless you KNOW what you're doing.. Its not about difficuly, it's about getting it right... I never have done them, so I dont know... it cost me 350 to have mine done...
-as

eeh1025 · 05-08-2003, 01:36 PM

Hey chunk when you got them done di they put in new seals, shims sort of like an istall kit? because thats what my guy wants to install them 350 and i was thinking its gonna cost me 180 for the gears and about another 90 for the install kit i figured i might as well get them done. thanks alot.
Ernie

66StangGuy · 05-08-2003, 02:16 PM

i installed my 3.55s myself and its not hard untill you get down to setting the wear pattern on the gears. that is very important. if you dont get it correct the gears will whine or even break. if you can pull the pumpkin out and buy the gears and shims with new brearings and everything. then take it to a shop to have the gears installed and setup correctly. then just take it home and install the pumpkin yourself. might save a little money and then you can say you installed the gears yourself.

90'5.0 Conv · 05-08-2003, 07:54 PM

I would have to say gears definitely. I did mine also and it really went pretty smooth. Just be sure your backlash and wear pattern are right before you button it up and drive it. I say go ahead and try it yourself. You will need to get an installation kit with the gears if you wanna do it right.

Good luck, James

94snake · 05-12-2003, 07:37 PM

Go with the GEARS. i put a 4.10in my 94 cobra and there bad ***.

05-07-2003, 10:05 PM	#1
eeh1025 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 81	Which to choose, shifter or 4:10 gears.????? I have an 86 GT with a 302 HO with 15,000 miles on it, i have bbk long tubes headders an off road H pipe 1 chaber flows, i took off a/c and smog pump i put a bbk cold air Intake kit, with should i choose to get more out of the motor, 4:10 gears or a new shifter tri-ax or pro 5.0, thanks alot guys Ernie __________________ 93 GT 351 to 393 stroker, GT40 upper and lower intake, GT40X Turbo Swirl heads, holley 80mm throttle body, 255 fuel pump, 42 lb injector, JE pistons, Comp cam, comp lifters, comp pushrods, comp springs, crane Roller rockers. Trick flow Crank Shaft, comp Timing chain. MSD 7 series ignition, msd hvc2 coil, MSD timing adjust, MSD Pro billet Dis, Hooker long tube, Off road H pipe 1 chanber race flows, 4.10 gears, Vortech cooler and T-Trim with a 25lb boost AND LOTS MORE.

05-07-2003, 11:28 PM	#2
gofastmercury Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 366	Well.. the shifter looks pretty, and the gears will makes you go faster. I'd go with the gears. __________________ 93LXcopcarSOLD14.3@96 @ 4500ft 2.02 60ft on street tires. my 67 ranchero NOT A 390 ANY MORE! 460! 3.70's cast manifolds, comp cams 262H, performer, 750DP 100K out of 79 F250 NEW(oct20/02)14.58@95mph 2.3 60 ft corrects to:13.86@100 66 merc comet351w, isky roller 600 lift 268/260@.050, vic jr. 700DP, 5000stall, 4.56's c-4, 3400lbs with driver 12.3@110 @ 4000ft 1.69 60 ft corrects to:11.69@115

05-08-2003, 06:22 AM	#4
V8Mustang Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NC Posts: 64	Gears will give you the best bang for the buck in terms of acceleration but are one of the most difficult itmes to install. If you can't do it yourself, gears will cost well over double what a shifter will. Go with the Tri-Ax, they are tough and do not loose their feel. Seems like the pro 5 tends to feel like vague after a while (just replaced one with a Tri-Ax). __________________ www.CRmotorsports.com Ford Performance Parts

05-08-2003, 06:52 AM	#5
eeh1025 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 81	how hard is it to put in new gears, i never done it before have you. thanks Ernie __________________ 93 GT 351 to 393 stroker, GT40 upper and lower intake, GT40X Turbo Swirl heads, holley 80mm throttle body, 255 fuel pump, 42 lb injector, JE pistons, Comp cam, comp lifters, comp pushrods, comp springs, crane Roller rockers. Trick flow Crank Shaft, comp Timing chain. MSD 7 series ignition, msd hvc2 coil, MSD timing adjust, MSD Pro billet Dis, Hooker long tube, Off road H pipe 1 chanber race flows, 4.10 gears, Vortech cooler and T-Trim with a 25lb boost AND LOTS MORE.

05-08-2003, 07:01 AM	#6
ChunkFunky Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 465	I'll do anything.. though from what I'm told gears are one of those things that shouldnt be done by yourself, unless you KNOW what you're doing.. Its not about difficuly, it's about getting it right... I never have done them, so I dont know... it cost me 350 to have mine done... -as __________________ '89 GT Convertible: TFS TW Heads, TFS Street Intake, TFS Stage 1 Cam, FMS 1.6 RRs, 24# Injectors, Pro-M 75mm MAF, No Name CAI, 3.73s, O/R H-Pipe, FlowMasters, AOD w/ Trans-Go Shift Kit

05-08-2003, 01:36 PM	#7
eeh1025 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 81	Hey chunk when you got them done di they put in new seals, shims sort of like an istall kit? because thats what my guy wants to install them 350 and i was thinking its gonna cost me 180 for the gears and about another 90 for the install kit i figured i might as well get them done. thanks alot. Ernie __________________ 93 GT 351 to 393 stroker, GT40 upper and lower intake, GT40X Turbo Swirl heads, holley 80mm throttle body, 255 fuel pump, 42 lb injector, JE pistons, Comp cam, comp lifters, comp pushrods, comp springs, crane Roller rockers. Trick flow Crank Shaft, comp Timing chain. MSD 7 series ignition, msd hvc2 coil, MSD timing adjust, MSD Pro billet Dis, Hooker long tube, Off road H pipe 1 chanber race flows, 4.10 gears, Vortech cooler and T-Trim with a 25lb boost AND LOTS MORE.

05-08-2003, 02:16 PM	#8
66StangGuy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Diamond Bar Posts: 258	i installed my 3.55s myself and its not hard untill you get down to setting the wear pattern on the gears. that is very important. if you dont get it correct the gears will whine or even break. if you can pull the pumpkin out and buy the gears and shims with new brearings and everything. then take it to a shop to have the gears installed and setup correctly. then just take it home and install the pumpkin yourself. might save a little money and then you can say you installed the gears yourself. __________________ 66 mustang-292-Holley 4160-World Castings Windsor Sr.-Hooker super comp headers-MSD box & Coil.3.55 gears. B&M Z-Gate-Black leather racing seats with 4pt harnes.

05-08-2003, 07:54 PM	#9
90'5.0 Conv Long time member in and out Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Albany, Ga Posts: 343	I would have to say gears definitely. I did mine also and it really went pretty smooth. Just be sure your backlash and wear pattern are right before you button it up and drive it. I say go ahead and try it yourself. You will need to get an installation kit with the gears if you wanna do it right. Good luck, James __________________ 90' Mustang GT Convertible- C4 w/ manual body 4.10's soon to be 3.27's 2 Ch Flowmasters 1/8th ET 9.04

05-12-2003, 07:37 PM	#10
94snake Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Panama City Fl. Posts: 152	Gears Go with the GEARS. i put a 4.10in my 94 cobra and there bad ***.

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