Just ordered my 3.73's...

*madmatt* · 10-20-2004, 06:02 PM

Well, I finally decided to fear the gear and order the 3.73's. Not really worried about the difference in 4.10's and 3.73's as Im only 17 and dont EVER race the car. Just needed a little more pick up in it. Now for my tech question. When you guys had your gears installed, does the installer usually provide the bearings and such, or do I need to purchase those on my own. Thanks guys...cant wait to get these suckers in.

TayWolf55 · 10-20-2004, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by madmatt

Well, I finally decided to fear the gear and order the 3.73's. Not really worried about the difference in 4.10's and 3.73's as Im only 17 and dont EVER race the car. Just needed a little more pick up in it. Now for my tech question. When you guys had your gears installed, does the installer usually provide the bearings and such, or do I need to purchase those on my own. Thanks guys...cant wait to get these suckers in.

Ouch. Dont fear the gear. When I had gears installed on my v6, I payed the shop $100 to replace all the bearings and such.

Prepare for god awful highway trips.

*madmatt* · 10-20-2004, 06:15 PM

Dont really do all that much highway driving. Wont mind it too much, if I do, then oh well. Mostly just a city car.

WaterDR · 10-20-2004, 06:41 PM

I have found 4.10's to be great for city driving. 3.73's are a good option too. I went with 4.10's as my Mustang is a third car. If it was a DD, I would have chosen 3.73's.

*madmatt* · 10-21-2004, 03:50 AM

Yea Im going to be doing more hwy driving next year as Im going to be driving to college every morning (near home) so I dont want to be too bad I guess, even though I hear the 4.10's arent bad. Now to just get these things in and installed.

Vert_Lover · 10-21-2004, 06:34 AM

I'm just going with 3.90's and calling it good

millatime · 10-21-2004, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by madmatt

When you guys had your gears installed, does the installer usually provide the bearings and such, or do I need to purchase those on my own.

I bought my gears slightly used, so they came with no bearings. The shop supplied a new crush collar, lube, friction modifier, and a few other things for 30 bucks. Most gears come with a new crush collar, and that is all you really need if your car doesn't have too many miles on it. If its really bugging you, just buy the bearing kit and you won't have to worry about it. BTW you probably won't find a better price on it than on this website.

*madmatt* · 10-21-2004, 12:33 PM

Yea, my car has almost 70k on it so bearings are a must. Thanks

WaterDR · 10-21-2004, 05:13 PM

Matt:

Sounds like you made the right choice in gear selection for your needs.

Someoen suggested 3.90's! I never understood that gear. Just get 4.10's and don't look back. Afterall, there really is not much of a difference.

*madmatt* · 10-21-2004, 06:20 PM

I would have gotten the 3.90s if FRPP racing made them, but they dont and I dont trust Motive enough. I dunno, just weird like that. HINT HINT FRPP!!!

randy24 · 10-24-2004, 02:12 PM

i went with 3.73s but wish i could have found a good 3.90 i just didnt trust motive either i went with richmond

sbrooks · 10-25-2004, 04:41 AM

I am planning on getting 3.73's this week beacuase I still do some highway driving I just want a quicker take off and more power to pass

*madmatt* · 10-25-2004, 03:36 PM

Yea thats exactly what I was looking for. They also came in the mail today

!!!

sbrooks · 10-29-2004, 01:06 PM

I just had my 3:73 gears put in what a difference wow!!!! Makes the car a blast to drive

*madmatt* · 10-30-2004, 05:46 AM

Awesome man, you make me feel a little better about them now. So the pick up feels good?

sbrooks · 10-30-2004, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by madmatt

Awesome man, you make me feel a little better about them now. So the pick up feels good?

The pick-up is much better now. When I step on the pedal it blows by other cars now. I think its a good investment for any mustang and maybe it should be the first

*madmatt* · 10-30-2004, 10:50 AM

GREAT. I cant wait to get mine in.

dsg_gt2004 · 10-31-2004, 01:25 PM

hey matt, where are you getting them installed..b/c im also in the sc area and dont really know of a good installer(basically why i havent bought any gears yet)

*madmatt* · 10-31-2004, 07:14 PM

Well, there are some family friends that I may be able to get to install them, but right now, there are no concrete plans. The one place that I thought installed gears doesnt put them in, so the search somewhat continues. Call your local ford dealer, Im sure their service techs can put em in for you.

dsg_gt2004 · 11-01-2004, 08:35 AM

i rather find someone has installed plenty of gears on mustangs..ford has a knack for charging too much...im thinking of this one place in columbia, i also know of this other place in murrels inlet, i may just call and get some estimates..thanks though

*madmatt* · 11-01-2004, 01:09 PM

Where were you thinking of calling for the install? Just want to get these things in.

Blue02GT · 11-01-2004, 06:04 PM

You will like your 3.73's on the street. Really wakes the car up. They did not affect my mileage at all. If you went with the Ford racing gears they are easier for your mechanic to install. Ford uses something they call the MHD which stands for the master housing deminsion. Every set of gears uses the same backspacing so there is no need for measuring back spacing. They still need to check backlash but this does help speed up the install. My 3.73's were Richmond's I replaced them with a set of Ford Racing 4.30's and the 4.30's are much quieter.

dsg_gt2004 · 11-01-2004, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by madmatt

Where were you thinking of calling for the install? Just want to get these things in.

i believe one is carolina care creations or something..it is on the road behind the mall....
the other one is on huger street in columbia ...i would have to look around to get the name and number....

*madmatt* · 11-01-2004, 08:38 PM

Well I called the one on Huger, I believe it was Muffler shop of Columbia, and the guy told me they didnt install rear end gears...I was like WTF mate?

dsg_gt2004 · 11-01-2004, 09:17 PM

damn, well, im suprised...try carolina car creations...i will check and make sure that is the right name...my friend got gears installed awhile back on his camaro..

10-20-2004, 06:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,911	Just ordered my 3.73's... Well, I finally decided to fear the gear and order the 3.73's. Not really worried about the difference in 4.10's and 3.73's as Im only 17 and dont EVER race the car. Just needed a little more pick up in it. Now for my tech question. When you guys had your gears installed, does the installer usually provide the bearings and such, or do I need to purchase those on my own. Thanks guys...cant wait to get these suckers in. __________________ RPMPlanets

10-20-2004, 06:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,911	Dont really do all that much highway driving. Wont mind it too much, if I do, then oh well. Mostly just a city car. __________________ RPMPlanets

10-20-2004, 06:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,354	I have found 4.10's to be great for city driving. 3.73's are a good option too. I went with 4.10's as my Mustang is a third car. If it was a DD, I would have chosen 3.73's. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

10-21-2004, 03:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,911	Yea Im going to be doing more hwy driving next year as Im going to be driving to college every morning (near home) so I dont want to be too bad I guess, even though I hear the 4.10's arent bad. Now to just get these things in and installed. __________________ RPMPlanets

10-21-2004, 12:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,911	Yea, my car has almost 70k on it so bearings are a must. Thanks __________________ RPMPlanets

10-21-2004, 06:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Vert_Lover Loving my Convertible Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 78	I'm just going with 3.90's and calling it good

10-21-2004, 05:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,354	Matt: Sounds like you made the right choice in gear selection for your needs. Someoen suggested 3.90's! I never understood that gear. Just get 4.10's and don't look back. Afterall, there really is not much of a difference. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

10-21-2004, 06:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,911	I would have gotten the 3.90s if FRPP racing made them, but they dont and I dont trust Motive enough. I dunno, just weird like that. HINT HINT FRPP!!! __________________ RPMPlanets

10-24-2004, 02:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
randy24 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 6	gear i went with 3.73s but wish i could have found a good 3.90 i just didnt trust motive either i went with richmond

10-25-2004, 04:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
sbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: El Paso, TX/FOB Marez, Iraq Posts: 173	I am planning on getting 3.73's this week beacuase I still do some highway driving I just want a quicker take off and more power to pass __________________ 2004 Mach 1 Black 5 Speed, K&N FIPK, MGW Shifter Flowmasters, 18" Black Chrome rims, H&R SS Spring MM Casters, Mach Catted H-Pipe, 4:10 gears 1998 Cobra Black Flowmasters catback, MGW shifter, JLT RAI http://sbrooks.gotstang.com

10-25-2004, 03:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,911	Yea thats exactly what I was looking for. They also came in the mail today !!! __________________ RPMPlanets

10-29-2004, 01:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
sbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: El Paso, TX/FOB Marez, Iraq Posts: 173	I just had my 3:73 gears put in what a difference wow!!!! Makes the car a blast to drive __________________ 2004 Mach 1 Black 5 Speed, K&N FIPK, MGW Shifter Flowmasters, 18" Black Chrome rims, H&R SS Spring MM Casters, Mach Catted H-Pipe, 4:10 gears 1998 Cobra Black Flowmasters catback, MGW shifter, JLT RAI http://sbrooks.gotstang.com

10-30-2004, 05:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,911	Awesome man, you make me feel a little better about them now. So the pick up feels good? __________________ RPMPlanets

10-30-2004, 10:50 AM	#17 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,911	GREAT. I cant wait to get mine in. __________________ RPMPlanets

10-31-2004, 01:25 PM	#18 (permalink)
dsg_gt2004 Booty Master Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: georgetown,sc Posts: 395	hey matt, where are you getting them installed..b/c im also in the sc area and dont really know of a good installer(basically why i havent bought any gears yet)

10-31-2004, 07:14 PM	#19 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,911	Well, there are some family friends that I may be able to get to install them, but right now, there are no concrete plans. The one place that I thought installed gears doesnt put them in, so the search somewhat continues. Call your local ford dealer, Im sure their service techs can put em in for you. __________________ RPMPlanets

11-01-2004, 08:35 AM	#20 (permalink)
dsg_gt2004 Booty Master Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: georgetown,sc Posts: 395	i rather find someone has installed plenty of gears on mustangs..ford has a knack for charging too much...im thinking of this one place in columbia, i also know of this other place in murrels inlet, i may just call and get some estimates..thanks though

11-01-2004, 01:09 PM	#21 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,911	Where were you thinking of calling for the install? Just want to get these things in. __________________ RPMPlanets

11-01-2004, 06:04 PM	#22 (permalink)
Blue02GT Ex Mini Smack King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: St. Louis Posts: 868	You will like your 3.73's on the street. Really wakes the car up. They did not affect my mileage at all. If you went with the Ford racing gears they are easier for your mechanic to install. Ford uses something they call the MHD which stands for the master housing deminsion. Every set of gears uses the same backspacing so there is no need for measuring back spacing. They still need to check backlash but this does help speed up the install. My 3.73's were Richmond's I replaced them with a set of Ford Racing 4.30's and the 4.30's are much quieter. __________________ True Blue 2002 GT Premium 4r70W 1/8 8.205@ 84.780 1/4 12.874@ 107.20 Bolt on's n/a NMRA #7703 Dyno'd at Modular Depot 251 hp. 291 Tq. 4.30's, 3500 Stall converter, Steeda upper & Lowers, Tokico drag struts, M & M frame connectors, P & A valve body, C&L plenum, Accufab 75mm TB, Jet Hot Long tubes, Hooker O/R X, Steeda catback,SCT tune,Steeda pullies.

11-01-2004, 08:38 PM	#24 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,911	Well I called the one on Huger, I believe it was Muffler shop of Columbia, and the guy told me they didnt install rear end gears...I was like WTF mate? __________________ RPMPlanets

11-01-2004, 09:17 PM	#25 (permalink)
dsg_gt2004 Booty Master Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: georgetown,sc Posts: 395	damn, well, im suprised...try carolina car creations...i will check and make sure that is the right name...my friend got gears installed awhile back on his camaro..