Cost for gear install

SilvertGT04 · 11-30-2006, 10:49 AM

I was quoted a price of $885.00 to have FRPP 4.10 gears installed. That includes the gears, new bearing kit, fluid, installation, and a speed cal. Does that sound kind of high? I'm thinking it does.

jjtgiants · 11-30-2006, 11:21 AM

well, lets say it's $300 for parts...that's $585 for the install....that seems pretty high to me.....Some people will say you can get them installed for
$200-300, but here in Cali that isn't the case and I'm assuming Florida isn't too far off from that. I would shop around. The install cost is exactly why I haven't put gears in my car

*03gtmustang* · 11-30-2006, 11:38 AM

From American Muscle...

Speed Cal and 4.10 Gears Kit
$329.99

Motive Bearing Kit (8.8")
$74.99

Subtotal: $404.98
coupon -6%= $380.68 plus shipping

$885- $380.68= $504.32
$885- $404.98 (without 6% discount)= $480.02

Still a rip off. If you supply all of that stuff, then dont pay over $200 for install. Hell mine was only around $220 without supplying anything.

triggertap79 · 11-30-2006, 12:43 PM

I was quoted at $600 for parts and install. Is that fair?

SilvertGT04 · 11-30-2006, 01:11 PM

I found another place that will install the gears for $625.00. That price only includes the gears and install. It will be more if I need new bearings. Why is the labor to install so frickin' expensive in Orlando? We are talking like $400-$500 for labor to install gears.

I found a local shop here in Daytona that will install them for $225.00 but he does not carry any parts. What if he replaces the gears and finds out I need new bearings than that means my car will have to sit there until I order new bearings. Plus, I do not know how reputable this guy is. Man I'm screwed! What do I do?

I am also finding out that many of these performance shops will not install gears unless you order the gears from them. They claim liability issues. I didn't think having gears installed would cost so much and be such a headache.

Wonderwyrm · 11-30-2006, 01:24 PM

i heard of this place called lamotta performance or some shit in longwood i think

try calling them, but dont hold your breath

they wanted to charge me 100 bucks just to install the underdrive pulleys

SilvertGT04 · 11-30-2006, 01:42 PM

Yeah, Lamotta Performance is the one charging $625.00 just for the gears and labor. It will be more if I need new bearings. I'll keep searching.

Wonderwyrm · 11-30-2006, 01:59 PM

this place where me and my parents usually take our cars, its called coltires

the owner works on race cars apparently and would put my pulleys on for 40 bucks, he speaks no english what so ever of course so...

im not sure if he has all the fancy tools and such for the speed calibration and shit though

04DarkShadowGT · 11-30-2006, 04:02 PM

the local speed shop charged me $350 to rebuild the entire rear end and I supplied all the parts except oil. (includes diff, gears, axles, and rebuild kit)

blownstang · 11-30-2006, 08:05 PM

If I supply all the parts (diff., gear, axles, bearing kit, girdle), one place wants $350 (includes welding axle tubes), and another place wants $500.

spike_africa · 12-01-2006, 05:10 AM

Your car needs nothing other then the basic install kit its a 2004 trust me your bearing if they were bad you would know about it by now. Get a basic install kit gears and lube and get it done. There is a guy in palm bay that does it for like $230 if you supply the parts search google for it i cant remember the name of the shop.

eventer289 · 12-01-2006, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blownstang

If I supply all the parts (diff., gear, axles, bearing kit, girdle), one place wants $350 (includes welding axle tubes), and another place wants $500.

My gear installation was $200 total (excluding fluids).

MattJ · 12-01-2006, 04:00 PM

haha i couldnt mod my car if I didnt work at a dealership. You guys need to get out and make friends with mechanics... I paid 80 install for gears, 200 for headers+midpipe, 20 for tire mount balance and alignment, 100 for front and rear cobra brakes, 20 for ac recharge, coolant flush and refill, and free oil changes, free tranny fluid flush and changes, and free fluids for my car. lol

StormsGT · 12-02-2006, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilvertGT04

Yeah, Lamotta Performance is the one charging $625.00 just for the gears and labor. It will be more if I need new bearings. I'll keep searching.

Always install new bearings. Its just dumb not to. It don't cost that much and its already apart.

11-30-2006, 10:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
SilvertGT04 Stang Head Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 13	Cost for gear install I was quoted a price of $885.00 to have FRPP 4.10 gears installed. That includes the gears, new bearing kit, fluid, installation, and a speed cal. Does that sound kind of high? I'm thinking it does. __________________ Currently installed: Magnaflow exhaust with H-pipe, JLT True Cold Air Kit, Accufab 70mm t/b & intake plenum, FRPP 4.10 gears, SCT xcalibrator 2 with custom tune, and interior Billet upgrades. Soon to be installed: Steeda u/d pullies, lowering springs, c/c plates, shocks/struts, black wheels with new tread, and more.

11-30-2006, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,241	From American Muscle... Speed Cal and 4.10 Gears Kit $329.99 Motive Bearing Kit (8.8") $74.99 Subtotal: $404.98 coupon -6%= $380.68 plus shipping $885- $380.68= $504.32 $885- $404.98 (without 6% discount)= $480.02 Still a rip off. If you supply all of that stuff, then dont pay over $200 for install. Hell mine was only around $220 without supplying anything. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

11-30-2006, 01:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
SilvertGT04 Stang Head Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 13	I found another place that will install the gears for $625.00. That price only includes the gears and install. It will be more if I need new bearings. Why is the labor to install so frickin' expensive in Orlando? We are talking like $400-$500 for labor to install gears. I found a local shop here in Daytona that will install them for $225.00 but he does not carry any parts. What if he replaces the gears and finds out I need new bearings than that means my car will have to sit there until I order new bearings. Plus, I do not know how reputable this guy is. Man I'm screwed! What do I do? I am also finding out that many of these performance shops will not install gears unless you order the gears from them. They claim liability issues. I didn't think having gears installed would cost so much and be such a headache. __________________ Currently installed: Magnaflow exhaust with H-pipe, JLT True Cold Air Kit, Accufab 70mm t/b & intake plenum, FRPP 4.10 gears, SCT xcalibrator 2 with custom tune, and interior Billet upgrades. Soon to be installed: Steeda u/d pullies, lowering springs, c/c plates, shocks/struts, black wheels with new tread, and more.

11-30-2006, 01:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Wonderwyrm Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 78	i heard of this place called lamotta performance or some shit in longwood i think try calling them, but dont hold your breath they wanted to charge me 100 bucks just to install the underdrive pulleys __________________ 2001 Mustang GT, Mineral Grey

11-30-2006, 01:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
SilvertGT04 Stang Head Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 13	Yeah, Lamotta Performance is the one charging $625.00 just for the gears and labor. It will be more if I need new bearings. I'll keep searching. __________________ Currently installed: Magnaflow exhaust with H-pipe, JLT True Cold Air Kit, Accufab 70mm t/b & intake plenum, FRPP 4.10 gears, SCT xcalibrator 2 with custom tune, and interior Billet upgrades. Soon to be installed: Steeda u/d pullies, lowering springs, c/c plates, shocks/struts, black wheels with new tread, and more.

11-30-2006, 11:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,728	well, lets say it's $300 for parts...that's $585 for the install....that seems pretty high to me.....Some people will say you can get them installed for $200-300, but here in Cali that isn't the case and I'm assuming Florida isn't too far off from that. I would shop around. The install cost is exactly why I haven't put gears in my car

11-30-2006, 12:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
triggertap79 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 27	I was quoted at $600 for parts and install. Is that fair?

11-30-2006, 01:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Wonderwyrm Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 78	this place where me and my parents usually take our cars, its called coltires the owner works on race cars apparently and would put my pulleys on for 40 bucks, he speaks no english what so ever of course so... im not sure if he has all the fancy tools and such for the speed calibration and shit though __________________ 2001 Mustang GT, Mineral Grey

11-30-2006, 04:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
04DarkShadowGT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ft Wayne, IN Posts: 1,093	the local speed shop charged me $350 to rebuild the entire rear end and I supplied all the parts except oil. (includes diff, gears, axles, and rebuild kit) __________________

11-30-2006, 08:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
blownstang Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 411	If I supply all the parts (diff., gear, axles, bearing kit, girdle), one place wants $350 (includes welding axle tubes), and another place wants $500. __________________ 2003 DSG Mustang GT 5spd Full Bolt On's, Full Suspension, Built Rear 271/303

12-01-2006, 05:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,191	Your car needs nothing other then the basic install kit its a 2004 trust me your bearing if they were bad you would know about it by now. Get a basic install kit gears and lube and get it done. There is a guy in palm bay that does it for like $230 if you supply the parts search google for it i cant remember the name of the shop. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

12-01-2006, 04:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	haha i couldnt mod my car if I didnt work at a dealership. You guys need to get out and make friends with mechanics... I paid 80 install for gears, 200 for headers+midpipe, 20 for tire mount balance and alignment, 100 for front and rear cobra brakes, 20 for ac recharge, coolant flush and refill, and free oil changes, free tranny fluid flush and changes, and free fluids for my car. lol __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
My first post	kjbuck2	V6 Tech Forums	29	01-30-2007 08:33 AM
What would you buy	cuban3jumper	General Tech Forum	8	11-19-2006 10:36 PM
How much is a 4.6 liter engine?	CreekBalla52	The Lounge	17	11-10-2006 06:10 PM
3.73 vs. 4.10	devin2183	V6 Tech Forums	3	11-06-2006 06:01 PM
How about this car for that beautiful Saturday morning drive?	40thblckgt	Videos	4	01-19-2006 12:30 PM