Installed Ford Racing 4.10 gears
08-04-2005, 03:37 PM
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4.10's are great but you got taken for a ride for the cost. Why did you get a dealer to do it? Now you still have to get the speedo recalilbrated with a chip and you're going to spend a tonne of cash on it. For that price you could have purchased the gears, installed them and gotten a chip with a tune!
You don't want to be running around without the speedo fixed unless you don't care about the excess KM's showing on the odo.
You don't want to be running around without the speedo fixed unless you don't care about the excess KM's showing on the odo.
08-05-2005, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by anarchist
4.10's are great but you got taken for a ride for the cost. Why did you get a dealer to do it? Now you still have to get the speedo recalilbrated with a chip and you're going to spend a tonne of cash on it. For that price you could have purchased the gears, installed them and gotten a chip with a tune!
You don't want to be running around without the speedo fixed unless you don't care about the excess KM's showing on the odo.
You don't want to be running around without the speedo fixed unless you don't care about the excess KM's showing on the odo.
I got it done at the dealer simply because I'm not very trusting of the shops in my area. I have yet to find a really good Mustang Specific place. There are a decent amount of import shops, but I don't think they really KNOW mustangs (only civics
) and I'm not about to take any risks on a brand new car. So... I'll pay more but I'd rather pay more and sleep easier at night. Of course the minute I FIND a shop, well then, no more expensive dealer. 
08-05-2005, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by meister@steeda.ca
we charge $250 for a gear install on the 05's and depending on what gear you run, the costs change
You will not notice any increased driveline noise, as we take every possible percaution to ensure the install is perfect
You will not notice any increased driveline noise, as we take every possible percaution to ensure the install is perfect
08-14-2005, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by knight_rider69
Gears were $350. Installation was 4 hours at the dealer, so cost per hour was pretty expensive, 82 bucks per... I have a mechanic friend and he assure me that 4 hours is about the norm for that job. Came to roughly $700, more than I was looking to spend, but I'm still happy with my decision. Revs at 120 are still pretty decent. With the 3.55s it was 2400 about, now it's 2600. It really starts to scream at 140 though, up in the 2800-2900 region.
Next mod, LCAs. I REEEALLLY hate the wheel hop and I've read these eliminate it quite well.
Next mod, LCAs. I REEEALLLY hate the wheel hop and I've read these eliminate it quite well.
Don't bother with the Lower controll arms if all you want to do is eliminate wheel hop. All you need is the Steeda Adjustable 3rd link. I installed that and my wheel hop is a thing of the past. In the Montreal area give a call to Ted at mustang direct www.mustangdirect.com He usually has it in stock it's about $239.00 or close to it. Less than half the price of the Billet Lower Controll Arms.
Ted is a great mustang only guy in the Montreal area. he's running mid 12's with his 05 and he ran an 11.43 with his 03 Cobra vert. Stock Motor!!!!
There are some dealers in the area which are more mustang friendly and give reduced rates for mustangs.
08-15-2005, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Thump_rrr
Don't bother with the Lower controll arms if all you want to do is eliminate wheel hop. All you need is the Steeda Adjustable 3rd link. I installed that and my wheel hop is a thing of the past. In the Montreal area give a call to Ted at mustang direct www.mustangdirect.com He usually has it in stock it's about $239.00 or close to it. Less than half the price of the Billet Lower Controll Arms.
Ted is a great mustang only guy in the Montreal area. he's running mid 12's with his 05 and he ran an 11.43 with his 03 Cobra vert. Stock Motor!!!!
There are some dealers in the area which are more mustang friendly and give reduced rates for mustangs.
Ted is a great mustang only guy in the Montreal area. he's running mid 12's with his 05 and he ran an 11.43 with his 03 Cobra vert. Stock Motor!!!!
There are some dealers in the area which are more mustang friendly and give reduced rates for mustangs.
I'll definately check him out. 
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