Gears in an 8.8" rear end

NY2LA · 05-29-2008

Well ive been reading and reading and i have a question, i might sound a little stupid but do i have to buy the 4.10 gears made specifically for the mustang 8.8" rear end, or can i purchase them for a different model ford, like a new take off or something

NY2LA · 05-29-2008

can anyone verify this, or are they pullin my leg or . . idk . . i find it hard to believe they are genuine ford racing gears

this is the link to the site in question

Buy Ford Racing Parts!

**stlwagon** · 05-29-2008

Those gears will work. Any 8.8" ring and pinion will work.

Cobrajet67 · 05-29-2008

stlwagon is right-any 8.8 gear set will work. what do you find hard to believe? it's a decent price and Ford Racing parts are great quality. 4.10's are REALLY low gears for a street car with gas prices the way they are. I hope it's not a daily driver! 3.73's are a better compromise for acceleration and mileage.

NY2LA · 05-29-2008

what i find hard to believe is the price, everywhere else is like 200 or more, if you know a better place to buy them please by all means let me know . .

ive also heard that if the part number ends in "A" its a genuine FRPP part, if it ends in "M" then it was made by Motive for Ford Racing. Is there any validity in this statement?

**stlwagon** · 05-29-2008

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ive also heard that if the part number ends in "A" its a genuine FRPP part, if it ends in "M" then it was made by Motive for Ford Racing. Is there any validity in this statement?

That is absolutely a true statement.

Cobrajet67 · 05-29-2008

yes I've heard something like that too.

NY2LA · 05-29-2008

then they would have the motive whine and the frpp price . . correct?

if so that is LAME

NY2LA · 05-29-2008

and i checked evolution performance for their prices because i read on a few posts that they were selling them for $115 but now they are $225 . . so . . any other better places . . anyone?

**stlwagon** · 05-29-2008

Ford Racing M-4209-G410A - Ford Racing Ring and Pinion Sets - summitracing.com

**stlwagon** · 05-29-2008

If you really want a beefy set of gears go with these. They cost more but are better than std FRPP gears.

SVOM4209G410

NY2LA · 05-30-2008

what makes them better . . as in what aspects

**stlwagon** · 05-30-2008

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Originally Posted by NY2LA

what makes them better . . as in what aspects

It's just a stronger gear. Better steel.

Black05Pony · 05-30-2008

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Originally Posted by NY2LA

and i checked evolution performance for their prices because i read on a few posts that they were selling them for $115 but now they are $225 . . so . . any other better places . . anyone?

No, evolution still has 4.10's for $115 but they're for the 7.5". I'm not sure that the 8.8" 4.10's were ever marked down to $115.

NY2LA · 05-30-2008

aaaa that could be it then . . maybe i miss read