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Where is a good place to install gears?how long does it take to do?thanx guys

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rearend specialists took them about 2 hours to do mine.
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where are you located?

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Im in Vacaville but im willing to drive.I heard theres a place by the San Jose Airport.An whats the charge of the places

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CAR 2002 mustang GT 5spd
254rwhp/305 ft lb torque N/A

Best E.T
1.93 60ft 13.1 @105

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Where is rearend specialist at how much did they charge

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CAR 2002 mustang GT 5spd
254rwhp/305 ft lb torque N/A

Best E.T
1.93 60ft 13.1 @105

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How many car lenths difrence do gears make?

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CAR 2002 mustang GT 5spd
254rwhp/305 ft lb torque N/A

Best E.T
1.93 60ft 13.1 @105

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I called rearend specialties last week and they wanted $265 for the labor and gear oil. I am still trying to decide if I want to tackle this project myself.
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If you're interested, I'm local and do them. (I'm out on Travis AFB) $150 plus supplies.

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Jon B do you do a good job? what suplies will you need.what are the breaking in instructions

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CAR 2002 mustang GT 5spd
254rwhp/305 ft lb torque N/A

Best E.T
1.93 60ft 13.1 @105

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A "good" job? Actually, I think I do a great job [Big Grin] Seriously though, I've done about 10 sets for people on the site, not to mention numerous sets of my own. (but I still got 93redcobra's to do..I haven't forgotten Sam!)
Break in varies as to whether they are used or not. Brand new? Depends on the brands instruction, but as a general rule of thumb..about 50 miles of easy driving. Used? Beat the hell out of them when you leave my driveway. [burnout] As long as they are setup correctly, they will last...new or used.
If you're interested, lemme know.

Edit: supplies would be you'll need a install kit (or at least a new crush sleeve) and gear oil.

[ August 12, 2003, 01:02 PM: Message edited by: JohnB ]

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quote:
Originally posted by JohnB:
Used? Beat the hell out of them when you leave my driveway.

Hey don't forget the Base Police [Big Grin]

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i think swason needs to make a sticky of this topic and a few others that i see every week [patriot]

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how much will the install kit cost me?Hoe much will suplies come out ? when do you have time to do that for me?

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CAR 2002 mustang GT 5spd
254rwhp/305 ft lb torque N/A

Best E.T
1.93 60ft 13.1 @105

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If you buy the COMPLETE install kit, it's about $95. What year is your 4.6? If it's a 96 or newer, and the seals are in good shape, all you really need is a new crush sleeve. Sleeve goes for about $10 or less, I haven't priced them out lately. Gear oil and friction modifier is about $25. As for when, when is the car available and you have the $$?

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my car is 2002 gt with 27,000 miles am i going to need the install kit?

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CAR 2002 mustang GT 5spd
254rwhp/305 ft lb torque N/A

Best E.T
1.93 60ft 13.1 @105

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let me know where i can get all that stuff

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CAR 2002 mustang GT 5spd
254rwhp/305 ft lb torque N/A

Best E.T
1.93 60ft 13.1 @105

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yea give rear end fuck ups (specialties) a call see how long your shit lasts....ha ha Don't go higher then 3.55 for a street car is my advice.

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You don't need an install kit. A new crush sleeve can be picked up at any Napa parts store. The gear oil, etc can be bought there too. You need 3 qts of oil.

Only 3.55's? You must have 14" rims still. [Wink] seriously though, if your wheel/tire combo warrants it, you can go as high as you want, as long as the combo is matched. Honestly, for a street car and a 5spd...I'd run 3.55's OR 3.73's..an auto? 4.10's are a MUST. [Big Grin]

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how are 3:73's on the freeway? so all you need is the ring and pinion gear,crush sleeve,and the oil and you could do it?

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CAR 2002 mustang GT 5spd
254rwhp/305 ft lb torque N/A

Best E.T
1.93 60ft 13.1 @105

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Really depends on what you are looking to get out of these gears. You race alot? Go w/ 3.73's...just want it to be a bit quicker? Go 3.55's. If it's a 5spd, you should have 3.27's already, so with 3.55's, you're not going to "feel" alot of difference.

Just depends on what you want. And yes, what you listed is all I need to do the job.

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Im tryin to beat SS camaros cuz right they take me i have pro-chamber h-pipe,cold air,75mm throttle body and 2 chamber flows.im going to be getting steeda pullies,upper intake plenum ported and 3:73 gears do u think i can take a Ls1 SS maro thats what im trying to accomplish with those mods?do u think that will do it.

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CAR 2002 mustang GT 5spd
254rwhp/305 ft lb torque N/A

Best E.T
1.93 60ft 13.1 @105

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