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can someone link me a set of instructions to installing one, if not what would be a rough cost to get one installed, including parts and labor.
what would be a rough cost to get one installed, including parts and labor.
is the t-lok addition equally useful in an automatic?
are the 3.73 gears the next logical step up? doesn't the GT use 4.10?
... will the car (V6) still be a pleasure to drive when I have highway driving to do? I don't want a race car , I just want a performance 6. Am I barking up the wrong tree? Would money spent on a dual exhaust system be better spent?
just so I'm clear, you got the T-lok and changed the gearing to 3.73?
The T-lok is hands down the best mod that I've added. Its pleasure personified.
The confidence that you gain on wet pavement, coupled with the two rear wheel acceleration (vs just one) make it a win-win.
on the other hand, a dual exhaust set up on a stock 4.0L V6 is over rated.
Best mod for enjoyment. SOHC
enjoyment is subjective / so I'll have to differ to your Enjoyment Meter
called the nearest ford dealer and got an estimate of 1,300$!!!! ( including 350$ for the t-lok , 300$ for the gears).... there are additional parts , and they estimated 7 hours of labor.Am I misunderstanding something? Is this just the price you pay to preserve your warranty? I live in the middle of nowhere and it is 60 miles to the nearest ford dealer so it's a little hard to shop a variety of garages
The GT doesn't use 4.10s stock...
If they did Ford would never sell one because of rising gas costs. You never mentioned what kind of motor your running, the 6 or 8. Your choices are limited either way. The 8.8" rear on the GT can house anywhere from a 3.55 to as high as 4.56, but the only kits I've seen for us 6 owners are the 3.73 and the 4.10 set.
Its just mainly something to sit back and debate over. If this car is going to be a daily driver I wouldn't put anything higher than a 3.73 ratio in. Your car won't last very long pushing those high RPMs at cruising speeds with the 4+ gears in them.
All the parts the garage quoted for me were noticably cheaper to purchase on line -even from ford directly. In my business I make money not only from labor , but from products used. I'm sure garages do this too.... How do garages react when you bring in the parts and ask them to install them? I don't want to get screwed, but if you come in with the parts in hand won't they get their money from you some other way?