Best Mod for the BUCK??....

BraggStang · 04-21-2006, 01:29 PM

My wife is giving me 500.00 dollars and I get to buy something for my Mustang. Which should I get:

1. 4:10 Gears (444.00 Installed) (Ford Racing Gears)

2. SCT XCAL?????

Which would give me the best "BANG" for the BUCK?????

the gillz · 04-21-2006, 01:46 PM

def. get the gears you wont regret it

WaterDR · 04-21-2006, 02:03 PM

If you have an automatic, get the tuner. Otherwise, go gears. Either way, if you choose gears you will be happy.

BraggStang · 04-21-2006, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MT's#1Customer!

If you have an automatic, get the tuner. Otherwise, go gears. Either way, if you choose gears you will be happy.

I have the auto!! So your saying I should get a Tune instead of gears?? Can you give me some reasons? I am really digging the Gears, I've heard nothing but good things about them, but If a Tuner gives you more power AND better shift points I will head in that direction and get gears later. Gears might even slow me down in the 1/4 if I can't get traction. So any suggestions would be great...Thanks

BraggStang · 04-21-2006, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MT's#1Customer!

If you have an automatic, get the tuner. Otherwise, go gears. Either way, if you choose gears you will be happy.

Does anyone have a really good tune that I could get from them if I get the Tuner???? Thanks......

FritoBandito · 04-21-2006, 03:26 PM

When you call MT to order the tuner, they'll ask you what you want on it. Tell them a medium shift point adjustment (or firmer if you plan on a tranny cooler). List them your mods, you're done. On an auto the diff with a tune is amazing. I ordered the tuner/gear combo and tried the tune separately and feel that it made almost as big of diff as the 4.10s.

spike_africa · 04-21-2006, 04:35 PM

you need a tune with gears regardless to fix your speedo.

red281gt · 04-21-2006, 07:03 PM

4.10s and to temp fix the speedo get a white speedo gear

WaterDR · 04-21-2006, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red281gt

4.10s and to temp fix the speedo get a white speedo gear

"white speedo gear"?

kcast · 04-21-2006, 07:24 PM

gears

spike_africa · 04-21-2006, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MT's#1Customer!

"white speedo gear"?

for older cars they can swap gears in the speed sensor in the tranny to fix the speedo problem. we cant in 99-06 cars. only the older trannys can.

BlitzStyrke · 04-21-2006, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spike_africa

for older cars they can swap gears in the speed sensor in the tranny to fix the speedo problem. we cant in 99-06 cars. only the older trannys can.

Is that the only way older cars can correct the speedo or does the tune fix it as well?

NoKturnaL · 04-21-2006, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red281gt

4.10s and to temp fix the speedo get a white speedo gear

so you have "WHITE SPEEDO GEAR"? LOL thats funny

nikpin · 04-22-2006, 12:20 AM

I just did both. Don't fear the gears.

matrixpuba · 04-22-2006, 09:27 AM

i vote gears

2K05GT · 04-26-2006, 07:03 AM

I have FFRP 4.10 Gears, SCT II Evo Tune on my 05 automatic and I bark 2nd and 3rd, and the car takes off like a rocket.

You will love the gears, only adds about 300 rpm to highway speeds but you will need either a tuner or a spedo gear in the tranny to report accurate speed.

Does anyone know the location on the tranny on where to access the speed sensor????

Weels1 · 04-28-2006, 01:18 PM

If you shop around you can get a Tuner and gears for about $500. Don't fear the gears it's an easy install really. Did mine myself. You'll need a quality air gun though to run the pinion "CRUSH RING" down. Oh and a dial indicator.

04-28-2006, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MT's#1Customer!

If you have an automatic, get the tuner. Otherwise, go gears. Either way, if you choose gears you will be happy.

HELL NO! Go GEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your speedometer will be wrong, but hey, it will say yer going a little faster than you really are, so less chance of getting a ticket. Then later down the road you can justify to the wifey that you need a tuner cause you diddnt know it would mess up your odometer.

I have an Auto. The 4:10s are WAY more fun than the tuner. tuner is good, but the 4:10's pull like a mofo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BraggStang · 04-29-2006, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack The Ripper

HELL NO! Go GEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your speedometer will be wrong, but hey, it will say yer going a little faster than you really are, so less chance of getting a ticket. Then later down the road you can justify to the wifey that you need a tuner cause you diddnt know it would mess up your odometer.

I have an Auto. The 4:10s are WAY more fun than the tuner. tuner is good, but the 4:10's pull like a mofo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey everyone thanks alot for all the input!!!! I voted on going with the Tuner first, then gears in about a month! Thanks again.

Bragg

dsg_gt2004 · 04-29-2006, 04:56 PM

gears man, IM FINALLY getting some, if you dont get them now, you'll eventually get them, watch

04-21-2006, 01:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
BraggStang Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 224	Best Mod for the BUCK??.... My wife is giving me 500.00 dollars and I get to buy something for my Mustang. Which should I get: 1. 4:10 Gears (444.00 Installed) (Ford Racing Gears) 2. SCT XCAL????? Which would give me the best "BANG" for the BUCK?????

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04-21-2006, 03:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
FritoBandito Married. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: OK Posts: 1,234	When you call MT to order the tuner, they'll ask you what you want on it. Tell them a medium shift point adjustment (or firmer if you plan on a tranny cooler). List them your mods, you're done. On an auto the diff with a tune is amazing. I ordered the tuner/gear combo and tried the tune separately and feel that it made almost as big of diff as the 4.10s. __________________ 2004 OXFORD GT Parts that matter:K&N,O/R-H,Flow 40's,Xcal2,FRPP 4.10s, Bullitt Susp. kit

04-21-2006, 04:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,426	you need a tune with gears regardless to fix your speedo. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

04-21-2006, 07:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
red281gt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alexandria VA Posts: 545	4.10s and to temp fix the speedo get a white speedo gear __________________ Matt Brooks Sig by me!

04-21-2006, 01:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
the gillz OG, double OG, tripleOG Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 271	def. get the gears you wont regret it

04-21-2006, 07:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
kcast Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 104	gears __________________ 2004 Redfire COBRA! #917 of 3,768 Mods Borla Stinger Catback UPR Catted X-pipe Steigy Blower/TB/Plenum Port SFPHQ 2.80 Upper LFP 100mm aux idler UPR Short throw Steeda CAI Spec III clutch (i think) Wideband A/F Lowered (dont know what springs) 507rwhp 497rwtq <--old numbers w/alot of belt slip Boost gauge/AFR gauge on A-pillar

04-22-2006, 12:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
nikpin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 150	I just did both. Don't fear the gears. __________________ Silver 02 GT: 4.10 FRPP Gears, SLP Loudmouth CB, JLT CAI, H&R Springs, SCT Xcal 2, 18x10 DD & 18x9 Black FR500's, Mach 1 Grill Delete, Mach 1 Chin Spoilier, 8 Inch Black Antenna & Bullit Pedals.

04-22-2006, 09:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
matrixpuba Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: tennessee Posts: 1,103	i vote gears

04-26-2006, 07:03 AM	#16 (permalink)
2K05GT Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 64	I have FFRP 4.10 Gears, SCT II Evo Tune on my 05 automatic and I bark 2nd and 3rd, and the car takes off like a rocket. You will love the gears, only adds about 300 rpm to highway speeds but you will need either a tuner or a spedo gear in the tranny to report accurate speed. Does anyone know the location on the tranny on where to access the speed sensor????

04-28-2006, 01:18 PM	#17 (permalink)
Weels1 Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Elmtown Posts: 106	Go for BOTH! If you shop around you can get a Tuner and gears for about $500. Don't fear the gears it's an easy install really. Did mine myself. You'll need a quality air gun though to run the pinion "CRUSH RING" down. Oh and a dial indicator.

04-29-2006, 04:56 PM	#20 (permalink)
dsg_gt2004 Booty Master Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: georgetown,sc Posts: 395	gears man, IM FINALLY getting some, if you dont get them now, you'll eventually get them, watch __________________ 2004 Dark Shadow Grey Premium GT/Dark Charcoal leather/5 speed 354.2 rwhp/360.6 rwtq HEAT KILLS POWER My Cardomain Website \|\|updated 7/24/05

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