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Ball park estimate of install of 3.73s?

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Old 08-15-2011, 09:02 PM
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Default Ball park estimate of install of 3.73s?

So im thinking of changing out the 3.27s that came with my car to 3.73s..minus the cost of the gears..how much do you think ill have to pay for install?
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Old 08-15-2011, 09:09 PM
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IIRC, i paid around $350 for the install.
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Old 08-15-2011, 09:12 PM
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$300-400 for labor seems to be the going rate.
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Old 08-15-2011, 09:18 PM
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will i see a big difference?
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Old 08-15-2011, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jeh4269
$300-400 for labor seems to be the going rate.
I paid $250, go with 4.10's
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Old 08-15-2011, 09:18 PM
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350 is the going rate around here....

although, check with nitrousbob....apparently, he is the gear expert around this forum...
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what would it be to rebuild the diff at the same time?
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Old 08-15-2011, 09:23 PM
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3.27's to 3.73's will be a modest kick in the pants (my 3.90's were definitely noticeable) but really 4.10's would be a better choice if staying n/a.
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Old 08-15-2011, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by speedkills
what would it be to rebuild the diff at the same time?
Mine was $250 for gear install, new clutch packs installed and bearing and seal kit install. doesn't make a sound
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my 3.73 insall was $300 and it was noticable and decent for highway driving also
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