tigercrazy718

so im trying to figure out what gears to get and was wondering what mph 3rd gear gets you. the reason im asking is bc i sometime road race, and was just wondering if 3.73s might be more useful. i also autox alot but never get out of 2nd

tigercrazy718

also quoted 800 bucks for install+parts on the gears. thats without actually installing the new 8.8 (which i should be getting for around 600) what do yall think of that price

2005Redfire6

That price is absolutely outrageous. I paid $400 for gear install, the gears, and all the fluids. Also personally with the T5 I would go with the 373s just because how short the gears are. I have 4.10s now with my tr3650 and they are perfect but the tr3650 is geared really tall compared to the T5. And I paid in the $250 range for the actual axle install.

tigercrazy718

yea seems pretty high to me but i figured it would be since the shop is the best mustang shop in louisiana so theyre basically able to charge what they want. im gonna be looking around at some other places. and yea after doing more research im gonna stick with 3.73s

2005Redfire6

I think that would be the better choice!

Soldier GT

price does seem kinda steep. I suggest you look around for another shop..

MustangFirstCar

Gonna throw in my vote for a different shop and 4.10s. That is way too high, and you will need the acceleration from the 4.10s (you don't really seem to need top end).

tigercrazy718

yea im in the process of doing it. i found one place thatll do all the labor (including swapping rear ends) for $600. but it seems that the going rate around here is more expensive than most ppl got their work done for. you used to live in louisiana do you have any suggestions?

well since im gonna eventually x-charge it i think im gonna stick with 3.73s. thanks tho!

tigercrazy718

o and guys if im going to buy a used rear end, anything i should look for? ill be swapping the gears out so will there be anything else that could be messed up?

Nuke

PM me with your e-mail and I'll send you a spreadsheet that you can plug in your tranny and gears (and tire OD) and get your speed vs RPM.