LX 5.0

Only thing I know is Ford racing gears are 20 dollers cheaper. Also what is the average Labor time for a mechanic to remove my 2:73 and in stall the 3:73's? I am moving to MA From Denmark and I need a mechanic to check what is out of place resulting the nomal FL-1a filter not to fit and Have my radiator checked out and a small vibration in the steering between 60 and 70 mph. Any MA people no a good sorce.

88BlueGT

Not sure about a mechanic (from NJ) but I would just get the Ford Racing gears....

Goosepoop302

what are the brands that have a reputation for having gear whine?

LX 5.0

Good point. To my knowlege Gear whine seems to be from bad mechanic's doing the job. I want to get it done right.

88BlueGT

Well, I have never heard of Ford Racing's wining. Also, I am not sure about the labor time but I just got quoted at $340 for labor & gear oil, etc. from LaRoccas Performance here in NJ. Its pretty high price but they are one of the most reputable places around. Probably on the east cost... One of my friends uncles works at a porsche dealership and he said he would do them for $250 + gear oil, etc. so it comes out to almost $300 anyway so I think I would rather pay the $40 for a piece of mind....

1fastzook

I have had the ford racing 3:73's for a few years now and never heard a whine or never had any problems.

LX 5.0

340 dollers. that not bad at all. I can't wait to go from 2:73 to 3:73's. What mph can you ride in 5th with my mods's?

88BlueGT

Me? Both my cars are auto.....

LX 5.0

Do you prefer automatic? I never owned one. How do the 3:27 geared auto stock against the 2:73 geared 5 banger compare in the quarter?

blazzinbird

Richmonds are known to wine some, due to the matirial used on them. zinc i belive.

while you are having gears done i would sugest having the rest of the real looked over. seals replaced ect...