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So I just ordered a set of 4.30's

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Old 01-01-2008, 09:39 AM
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Default So I just ordered a set of 4.30's

Motives no less. Ford no longer makes their own gears and hasn't for a couple of years now for those of you that didn't know that. (there are still sets of 3.55, 3.73, and 4.10's out there to be had but not the 4.30's[:@]) I was unable to locate an original set (called multiple places) soI was stuck w/ buying the Motives. I contacted several ppl on those as well and was told they have all had good luck w/ the whine factor. There is a lil different install procedure than the Ford Racing so maybe that's the difference. We'll see.
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Old 01-01-2008, 09:43 AM
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you will love the 4.30's! they are a little high for driving on the street, but not as bad as every one (who doesnt have them) makes them out to be, right now im still using my car for a dd and even though gas millage dooes suffer a little,, i dont really give a crap cause it was the best up grade i have ever done
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Old 01-01-2008, 09:49 AM
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Haha, gas milage is NOT one of my conserns. I mean face it, if it was, I would have left the car stock. What brand gears do you have?
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Old 01-01-2008, 09:53 AM
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Pinion Depth has to be right(marked onthe pinion head)..and backlash @ .008 to max .010....no worries,you'll love 'em...
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Old 01-01-2008, 10:01 AM
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I believe the ford racing ones were so desirable cause they allowed you to use all the stock shims to set pinion depth and back lash that's why people wanted them..made installation a breeze..I got a 95 gt in my shop with 3.73 ford racing gears right now and it used all the stock spacers....I may be wrong on all that above but I think I remember reading it...anyway all the print outs I have say set back lash to the tighter side of the spec....007 to .008..cause when they wear in it'll fall to the middle or outer which is right where you want it and not to exceed .011 when all is said and done!!! good luck with the 4.30's!!! I think I will be doing up a 8.8 I have sitting soon with 4.10's
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Old 01-01-2008, 04:05 PM
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You gota 5spd dont ya pro ?

I got 4.10s and like em.....They do suck on 1300 mile trips, but whatever.
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Old 01-01-2008, 05:47 PM
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Nice Bernie, you're stepping up in tire size too aren't you to take a lil of the edge off? To me low gears are like this, I love driving a car with them but don't want them in my car all the time, they are awesome tho
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Old 01-01-2008, 08:18 PM
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Yeah, going to a 28" tire.
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Old 01-01-2008, 10:13 PM
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ya mine were supposed to be ford racing, but i guess they arnt..... damn i guess that is why they wine a little
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sweet, let us know how you like them, I have some 3.73s sitting here I need to install
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