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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 04:33 AM
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just wondering....does the gear brands make any difference?? what would b the better one...i dont really care much about the price that isnt a factor...im goin with 3.73s for sure tho.......i have a 90 LX manuel trans......if that helps.....thanks guys
Old Jul 19, 2006 | 04:48 AM
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yeah it makes a difference buy FMS gears, I picked up a set for 80$
Old Jul 19, 2006 | 04:59 AM
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FMS gears fit better and dont need as many or any shims to fit
Old Jul 19, 2006 | 11:55 AM
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all right thanks.....the place i was going to go do them at didnt have that tho.....should i just order it and have them install it??? where would b the bes tplace to get them?
Old Jul 19, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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FMS doesn't exist anymore, but where did you get FRPP gears for 80 bucks?
Old Jul 19, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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Ford Racing for sure, dont forget the speedo gear from 5.0 resto, i bought my gears from summitt
Old Jul 19, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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yeah that's what I was goin to do...stick wit ford racin 3.73s...thanks..I was juss making sure hahaha..now to place my order
Old Jul 19, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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yeah that's what I was goin to do...stick wit ford racin 3.73s...thanks..I was juss making sure hahaha..now to place my order
Old Jul 19, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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FRPP gears from summit are close to like $200.
Old Jul 19, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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no there not i just bought 3.73 last week for $158



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