4.10s on Tuesday :)

Mustang_Girl_32 · March 27th, 2011, 07:03 PM

I had come across a great deal on craigslist for some gears and install kit. The gears on ford racing 4.10s and he says he had on for less than 1000 miles before he took them off. And they look to be in great shape. As far as the install kit, it's brand new and still in the packaging. He is giving it all to me for 140 bucks. What do you guys think? I thought it was a steal pretty much even though I gotta make a bit of a drive.

cschoening09 · March 27th, 2011, 07:07 PM

as long as the gears dont whine when u stick 'em in the rear end.

cschoening09 · March 27th, 2011, 07:08 PM

in other words..make sure he broke them in properly

cschoening09 · March 27th, 2011, 07:11 PM

Brake-in procedure for New Gears

Maybe not everybody know this but after the gear swap job you need to pre-heat the gears just like the new rotors. Here is how to do that:

•First time you drive the car, only drive it about 15 minutes or so; DON'T accelerate hard or drive exremely fast
•Stop the car and let the gears cool off for about 2-3 hours, unless its very cold outside then matbe a little less
•Then Drive again for about 30 minutes or so, no hard acceleration or fast driving speeds, and let the gears cool off again
•Then the last time drive the car about 45 minutes or so, no hard acceleration or fast driving, you get the picture, then for the last time let the gears cool.
After that give the gears HELL. If you don't do this break your gears may decide to wine.

For everyone else who plans on this mod it doesn't hurt to do it! if you can be calm enough to keep your foot out of the floorboard trying to test your new mod.

courtesy of TCCoA | TCCoA

Pittbull · March 27th, 2011, 07:14 PM

kinda weary of used gears.. but whats the worst that could hapen

aand when i had mine done, i didnt break em in at all. actually drove an hour and a half all highway right after the install. no whines or any other noises. my buddy said he saw a little white smoke once though but not anything to worry about

yzdirtbikes144 · March 27th, 2011, 07:17 PM

..if they've already been used then there's no need to 'break them in.' Which I personally don't think you should worry about breaking in gears but that's an entirely different subject since these already have '1000 miles' on them

If they whine it's because whoever installed them didn't set up the pinion correctly, it's not a condition that would carry over from the previous car unless they were installed incorrectly on your car(mustang girl's car)

MikeJones · March 27th, 2011, 07:31 PM

Break in gears by doing a burnout. There is no Break in period for gears.

Kohrs93 · March 27th, 2011, 07:38 PM

Scott2001GT · March 27th, 2011, 07:40 PM

used gears goin into mine in a few weeks. If the install was done right you should be fine.

You think a Mustang with 6 miles on it uses a gear break in? nope people go and rail on it! As will I

Mustang_Girl_32 · March 28th, 2011, 11:24 AM

I was somewhat weary of buying used at first but they look good in pics from what I have seen and like he told me he only took them off cuz he does too much highway driving. What are some major things I should look for on them when me and my bf get there?

supermachone · March 28th, 2011, 11:46 AM

sounds like a great deal

ive never heard of breaking in gears, i just took mine to an experienced mechanic who i trust and he did a great job, no whine, and i sure didnt break them in

KV007 · March 28th, 2011, 11:47 AM

little chips on the gears, make sure they are perfect

Mustang_Girl_32 · March 28th, 2011, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by KV007

little chips on the gears, make sure they are perfect

That's what i thought, definitely make sure no chips. But I'm taking my bf with so i think we we will do ok.

Mustang_Girl_32 · March 28th, 2011, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by KV007

little chips on the gears, make sure they are perfect

That's what i thought, definitely make sure no chips. But I'm taking my bf with so i think we we will do ok.

Mustang_Girl_32 · March 28th, 2011, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by KV007

little chips on the gears, make sure they are perfect

That's what i thought, definitely make sure no chips. But I'm taking my bf with so i think we we will do ok.

akvanden · March 28th, 2011, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by cschoening09

Brake-in procedure for New Gears

Maybe not everybody know this but after the gear swap job you need to pre-heat the gears just like the new rotors. Here is how to do that:

•First time you drive the car, only drive it about 15 minutes or so; DON'T accelerate hard or drive exremely fast
•Stop the car and let the gears cool off for about 2-3 hours, unless its very cold outside then matbe a little less
•Then Drive again for about 30 minutes or so, no hard acceleration or fast driving speeds, and let the gears cool off again
•Then the last time drive the car about 45 minutes or so, no hard acceleration or fast driving, you get the picture, then for the last time let the gears cool.
After that give the gears HELL. If you don't do this break your gears may decide to wine.

For everyone else who plans on this mod it doesn't hurt to do it! if you can be calm enough to keep your foot out of the floorboard trying to test your new mod.

courtesy of TCCoA | TCCoA

I don't see these recommendations on new cars with 0 miles on them.

Novanutcase · March 28th, 2011, 09:10 PM

There's really no way to tell, visually, if a set of gears is good or bad other than obvious chips. You can dye the gears and run them and see if they are making correct contact but by then it's too late. They're already in the car.

BTW once you get them in make sure that you take the road less traveled on your way back home(i.e. road with the least amount of cops on it!) because you're going to be putting your foot into that thing every chance you get with the new gears!! LOL!

John

Pittbull · March 28th, 2011, 09:20 PM

Ha mmhmm. First few weeks you'll be driving like crash bandicoot

00mustang00 · March 28th, 2011, 09:22 PM

go for it as long as they look like they are in good shape. who's gonna install them?

thorpedo26 · March 28th, 2011, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by Mustang_Girl_32

I was somewhat weary of buying used at first but they look good in pics from what I have seen and like he told me he only took them off cuz he does too much highway driving. What are some major things I should look for on them when me and my bf get there?

scope him out, make sure he isnt a craigslist creeper

March 27th, 2011, 07:03 PM	#1
Mustang_Girl_32 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 v6/2003 GT vert Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,761 iTrader: 11 reviews	4.10s on Tuesday :) I had come across a great deal on craigslist for some gears and install kit. The gears on ford racing 4.10s and he says he had on for less than 1000 miles before he took them off. And they look to be in great shape. As far as the install kit, it's brand new and still in the packaging. He is giving it all to me for 140 bucks. What do you guys think? I thought it was a steal pretty much even though I gotta make a bit of a drive. __________________ 2003 sonic blue v6- 18" gianna's, straight pipes, 12" DC level 5 with DC 3.5 K 2003 sonic blue GT vert- Bout to be a Procharged P1sc BEAST

March 27th, 2011, 07:07 PM	#2
cschoening09 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 9.30 @ 77mph-1/8th mile 2.2 60' Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Council Bluffs, IA Posts: 1,704 iTrader: 3 reviews	as long as the gears dont whine when u stick 'em in the rear end. __________________ 01 GT. 5spd , 03-04 cobra clutch, on its 2nd 4.6l motor2nd tr3650 too,JLT CAI,UPR o/r x, magnapack catback, predator tuned, H&R ss 10.5" bullitts w/ nt555r DR's

March 27th, 2011, 07:08 PM	#3
cschoening09 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 9.30 @ 77mph-1/8th mile 2.2 60' Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Council Bluffs, IA Posts: 1,704 iTrader: 3 reviews	in other words..make sure he broke them in properly __________________ 01 GT. 5spd , 03-04 cobra clutch, on its 2nd 4.6l motor2nd tr3650 too,JLT CAI,UPR o/r x, magnapack catback, predator tuned, H&R ss 10.5" bullitts w/ nt555r DR's

March 27th, 2011, 07:11 PM	#4
cschoening09 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 9.30 @ 77mph-1/8th mile 2.2 60' Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Council Bluffs, IA Posts: 1,704 iTrader: 3 reviews	Brake-in procedure for New Gears Maybe not everybody know this but after the gear swap job you need to pre-heat the gears just like the new rotors. Here is how to do that: •First time you drive the car, only drive it about 15 minutes or so; DON'T accelerate hard or drive exremely fast •Stop the car and let the gears cool off for about 2-3 hours, unless its very cold outside then matbe a little less •Then Drive again for about 30 minutes or so, no hard acceleration or fast driving speeds, and let the gears cool off again •Then the last time drive the car about 45 minutes or so, no hard acceleration or fast driving, you get the picture, then for the last time let the gears cool. After that give the gears HELL. If you don't do this break your gears may decide to wine. For everyone else who plans on this mod it doesn't hurt to do it! if you can be calm enough to keep your foot out of the floorboard trying to test your new mod. courtesy of TCCoA \| TCCoA __________________ 01 GT. 5spd , 03-04 cobra clutch, on its 2nd 4.6l motor2nd tr3650 too,JLT CAI,UPR o/r x, magnapack catback, predator tuned, H&R ss 10.5" bullitts w/ nt555r DR's

March 27th, 2011, 07:14 PM	#5
Pittbull I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,892 iTrader: 6 reviews	kinda weary of used gears.. but whats the worst that could hapen aand when i had mine done, i didnt break em in at all. actually drove an hour and a half all highway right after the install. no whines or any other noises. my buddy said he saw a little white smoke once though but not anything to worry about __________________ Stock Rear Springs FOR SALE! PM Me Stock 99-04 GT Exhaust Manifolds FOR SALE! PM Me

March 27th, 2011, 07:17 PM	#6
yzdirtbikes144 Regular 03 Mustang GT 1/8th: 9.191@77.45 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jackson, Tn Posts: 302 iTrader: 0 reviews	..if they've already been used then there's no need to 'break them in.' Which I personally don't think you should worry about breaking in gears but that's an entirely different subject since these already have '1000 miles' on them If they whine it's because whoever installed them didn't set up the pinion correctly, it's not a condition that would carry over from the previous car unless they were installed incorrectly on your car(mustang girl's car)

March 27th, 2011, 07:31 PM	#7
MikeJones Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.7@103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 2,913 iTrader: 0 reviews	Break in gears by doing a burnout. There is no Break in period for gears. __________________ Mod6 Bigbore Kooks (parting out 2v motor) N/A 5.3 4v Build http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ing-build.html

March 27th, 2011, 07:40 PM	#9
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,793 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	used gears goin into mine in a few weeks. If the install was done right you should be fine. You think a Mustang with 6 miles on it uses a gear break in? nope people go and rail on it! As will I __________________ Precision Turbo\|TurboSmart\|TeamZ\|Strange\|Hellion\|BBK\|SCT\|Edge Converters\|Fairbanks\|CG Fabrications\|Treadstone

March 28th, 2011, 11:24 AM	#10
Mustang_Girl_32 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 v6/2003 GT vert Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,761 iTrader: 11 reviews	I was somewhat weary of buying used at first but they look good in pics from what I have seen and like he told me he only took them off cuz he does too much highway driving. What are some major things I should look for on them when me and my bf get there? __________________ 2003 sonic blue v6- 18" gianna's, straight pipes, 12" DC level 5 with DC 3.5 K 2003 sonic blue GT vert- Bout to be a Procharged P1sc BEAST

March 28th, 2011, 11:46 AM	#11
supermachone Shake N' Bake 1984 Corvette Kessel Run @ Less Than 12 Parsecs Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 5,076 iTrader: 2 reviews	sounds like a great deal ive never heard of breaking in gears, i just took mine to an experienced mechanic who i trust and he did a great job, no whine, and i sure didnt break them in __________________ BONER CREW EMPLOYEE - PACKAGE INSPECTOR #1

March 28th, 2011, 11:47 AM	#12
KV007 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Gt Slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: redding,california Posts: 2,532 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 2 reviews	little chips on the gears, make sure they are perfect __________________ 409rwhp at 4500 rpms.Vortech V1 Intercooled,kurgan motorsports powerpipe, 3.12 pulley, all Mac Exhaust,Sct Tuner,Bolt Ons,Cobra Brakes,MM cc plates,Vis 2000 cobra r hood,MGW shifter,Strange 31 Spline axles,Eaton Possi

March 28th, 2011, 09:10 PM	#17
Novanutcase Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 1,099 iTrader: 0 reviews	There's really no way to tell, visually, if a set of gears is good or bad other than obvious chips. You can dye the gears and run them and see if they are making correct contact but by then it's too late. They're already in the car. BTW once you get them in make sure that you take the road less traveled on your way back home(i.e. road with the least amount of cops on it!) because you're going to be putting your foot into that thing every chance you get with the new gears!! LOL! John __________________ SOLD - '03 GT, Max Moto Max Grip Box, Wilwood SL 6 front/DL4 rear Big Brake Kit, Corbeau Seats, MGW Short Shifter, MAC Long Tube Headers/Prochamber mid/ Flowmaster 40, FRPP 4.10, TrickFlow Diff Cover/75mm TB/Plenum, Eaton Posi, Moser 31 spl Axles

March 28th, 2011, 09:20 PM	#18
Pittbull I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,892 iTrader: 6 reviews	Ha mmhmm. First few weeks you'll be driving like crash bandicoot __________________ Stock Rear Springs FOR SALE! PM Me Stock 99-04 GT Exhaust Manifolds FOR SALE! PM Me

March 28th, 2011, 09:22 PM	#19
00mustang00 Hardcore Enthusiast 2011 Caddy cts, 09 Jag XJ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Hope, PA Posts: 2,337 iTrader: 0 reviews	go for it as long as they look like they are in good shape. who's gonna install them? __________________ 2000 GT- Gone but not forgotten

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