Ford vs Motive gears question

[geosnake08]

Hey all, I am in the process of ordering a 7.5" T-lok diff and 3.73 gears for my '08 V6 5 speed. I am having a hard time finding Ford gears and when I do see them they are significantly more expensive than the Motive alternative. From what I can read, I should run away from the Richmonds. I have seen a few posts commenting that the Motive gears tend to whine a bit more. Can anyone say if this is true, and how much whine? Is it noticeable over the exhaust sound? Is it enough of an issue that the Ford gears are worth the price? Or is this an installation issue? I am always willing to pay a bit more for a noticeably better part. This will never be a supercharged or turbo'd or NOS car, but I do like to play, and play hard sometimes. Suggestions or arguments either way would be appreciated. thanks

 

[Zora]

Motive

 

[SpartaPerformance]

Ford Racing no longer makes gears for the 7.5", they haven't in almost 1 year. FRPP does sell a complete 8.8" axle assembly with Cobra clutches and 3.73 gears.

 

[tomustang]

Motive

Motive made gears for Ford

Your one word post lacks technical information

 

[SpartaPerformance]

Motive made gears for Ford

Your one word post lacks technical information

Tru but Motive brand gears gears are made differently then the ones that Motive makes for Ford and are branded as FRPP.

 

[Big Show 96]

Tru but Motive brand gears gears are made differently then the ones that Motive makes for Ford and are branded as FRPP.

I agree 100%, I never had problems with the Ford racing gears. I had Motive 3.73's in my 98 & I could'nt stand to drive it due to the gear whine. Ford racing gears all the way

 

[arcwcb]

Why are the motive gears THAT much louder? I've seen that Motive makes a 3.90 rear gear for my 8.8 which is a perfect mix between the 3.73 that's too little improvement and the 4.10 that's too much for a car that sees as many highway miles as mine (plus supercharger is in the works in a couple years). Since FRPP doesn't have a 3.90, I was really looking at the Motive gear. Is it bad quality, harder to install, what? I don't want the car to have horrible gear whine, I like to hear my exhaust when i have the stereo off.

 

[gmantheman]

Why are the motive gears THAT much louder? I've seen that Motive makes a 3.90 rear gear for my 8.8 which is a perfect mix between the 3.73 that's too little improvement and the 4.10 that's too much for a car that sees as many highway miles as mine (plus supercharger is in the works in a couple years). Since FRPP doesn't have a 3.90, I was really looking at the Motive gear. Is it bad quality, harder to install, what? I don't want the car to have horrible gear whine, I like to hear my exhaust when i have the stereo off.

Motives are usually louder because of a harder compound and a different machining process.

 

[GOLDENPONY]

Never heard ANY good reports on Motive gears. Stay with Ford gears.