New gears and how much
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Burning Brakes
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From: Scottsdale Az
New gears and how much
soon to have a 94-95 c4 6spd and want to add 4.11 gears. What brand is the most durable and has the least amount of noise?
Also what's a typical install price?
Thanks,
D
Also what's a typical install price?
Thanks,
D
Le Mans Master
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Richmond Gears are what I bought. I have no idea if they are the best the worst or somewhere in between though. They work fine for me with no noise. The install price depends on if you want to drop the car off and pick it up or if you want to pull the center chunk yourself and take it in. If you pull the rear yourself figure $300.00 for labor. If you want to take it and drop it off,alot more. I can't tell you how much more because it all depends on where you take it.
Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by 540i 6spd
Thanks! Were did you purchase the Richmond gears from?
Anyone else have thoughts, pointers?
Anyone else have thoughts, pointers?
Team Owner
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From: Northern, VA
St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
Originally Posted by STL94LT1
I paid $300 for my Dana OEM 4.10's, and $350 for the turn-key install.
Oh, they are quieter than the stock 3.45's.
Oh, they are quieter than the stock 3.45's.
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
I priced a "drive-in/drive away" installation several years ago with four local Corvette specialty shops in the county and got an average price of $1200, NOT including the speedo calibration.
Add another $250 or so for that.....
Larry
code5coupe
Add another $250 or so for that.....
Larry
code5coupe
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Burning Brakes
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From: Scottsdale Az
Originally Posted by rocco16
I priced a "drive-in/drive away" installation several years ago with four local Corvette specialty shops in the county and got an average price of $1200, NOT including the speedo calibration.
Add another $250 or so for that.....
Larry
code5coupe
Add another $250 or so for that.....
Larry
code5coupe
Is everyone using the dodge gears? They seem to be the cheapest and from my searching do fit perfectly in the vette!
Team Owner
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Precision Gear or Superior Gear ~$200
Rebuild kit ~$130
Seals ~$20
Labor ~$250
Richmonds have a reputation for being noisy. Also I'd avoid Randy's Ring and Pinion, they are known to rebox their gears. You could buy a Superior and get a cheapo chinese one instead.
Rebuild kit ~$130
Seals ~$20
Labor ~$250
Richmonds have a reputation for being noisy. Also I'd avoid Randy's Ring and Pinion, they are known to rebox their gears. You could buy a Superior and get a cheapo chinese one instead.
Le Mans Master
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From: Clearwater FL
St. Jude Donor '06
I paid around $550 for mine and I removed the diff and reinstalled it myself. I used the shops parts as they were the same as what the internet prices were (~$200 for gears alone).
