What is the drivability difference between stock gearing in a manual 2006. Is it more difficult? Do you start in 2nd gear. What is the rpm's at freeway speeds? Thanks.

 

I start in first still and tach about 3000 at 80

 

If you wanted to you can start off in 2nd gear easily....

 

I'd consider the FRPP 4.10's too, but can't find a shop that I can trust 100%.

I found one Mustang shop close to me, Swanson Performance, estimate given to me was $755 parts and labor.

I need referrals!!!

 

Anyone have opinions on 4.10 gearing for a V6 manual? Do I have to change my rear end too?And tune it?

 

for those with 4.10's: do you get used to it?

 

But your rear end is already nice. Not sure what rpms you'll be at with the 6er. But I drove a 6 at work with 3.73 and you could tell the difference. The tuner would be mainly to correct the speedo.









Yes. And then you want more like 4.30's

 

how hard is it to install gears yourself?

 

3k at 80mph in what gear?

 

I'm worried the shop will **** up the install and my gas mileage will go to ****!

Anyone have problems with the install? The only local place I have besides the Ford dealer is a truck place. Surely an aftermarket truck shop would have done a few gear changes. If i do 4:10's it will be when I get a tru trac diff installed.