Ohio Thread

[MagGray16]

If still available I will take the parts off of your hands. I pm’d you.

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[Scooter MGee]

Anyone know of a reputable shop in Cincinnati that can install rear gears?

 

[2007GT500]

Paul's Automotive or Finish Line. I have used both and they do great work.

 

[BrandonS550]

Check out BA Motorsports in Milford. Brandon is a good dude and does great work at a reasonable price.

 

[80FoxCoupe]

Check out BA Motorsports in Milford. Brandon is a good dude and does great work at a reasonable price.

Agreed!

 

[Scooter MGee]

Thank you for the referrals. Sent a quote request to Paul's Automotive. I'll contact BA as well.

 

[Scooter MGee]

Heard from one so far........seems to correct the speedo I also have to spring for a tune which I am not doing because of the warranty. This is a brand new vehicle. I also was taken aback by the $1650 (parts/fluids/labor) + tune + tax quote.

 

[scober]

I can also recommend Brandon at BA Motorsports

 

[Scooter MGee]

Due to having to tune the car to get the speedo reading correctly I will not be having the gears swapped. Brand new car and I don't want to take the chance of voiding the warranty.

 

[kz]

Due to having to tune the car to get the speedo reading correctly I will not be having the gears swapped. Brand new car and I don't want to take the chance of voiding the warranty.

Adjustment for updated gear ratio has nothing to do with tuning or engine calibration and will not affect your warranty.

 

[Scooter MGee]

Well, then that's why the first quote for $1650 + tune + tax was a such a turn off and I'm trying to get more quotes. That just seemed off to me.

I've had this done on our 1998 GT and it was less than $700 but that was years ago.

 

[Rocketboy]

Some things to consider. Not sure what gears you have in now and are wanting to install. And your current differential. Is it open, locking, track-lock? I went thru the same 2 years ago. I had a open differential with 3.15 and wanted to go to track-lock 3.55. After getting quotes and doing allot of research. I ended up buying a loaded complete rear-end for $400 and some change. Then had LFP do the swap from old to new and some other maintenance items for around $600. Flashed the gear ratio change myself with sct tuner.

Hope that helps but it was the best budget friendly way for me. If you looking for a complete diff try online. Or I have my old one if you want to try and build it the way you want.

 

[scober]

Scooter, several years ago I bought a Ford Performance Calibrator that preserved my 2012 Mustang GTs warranty and it was able to compensate for tire diameter diffs and rear gear changes.
Ford is releasing (has released?) a similar kit for the 2018+ GT's and should also be able to compensate speedo differences.

Another thought is to contact a dealership like Lebanon Ford and ask if they can recal your speedo without affecting your warranty.

 

[kz]

Some things to consider. Not sure what gears you have in now and are wanting to install. And your current differential. Is it open, locking, track-lock? I wen thrust the same 2 years ago. I had a open differential with 3.15 and wanted to go to track-lock 3.55.

Out of curiosity - how did you end up with open differential ? Every single S550 came with LSD - either clutch type or Torsen in Perfornance Pack cars...

 

[kz]

Scooter, several years ago I bought a Ford Performance Calibrator that preserved my 2012 Mustang GTs warranty and it was able to compensate for tire diameter diffs and rear gear changes.
Ford is releasing (has released?) a similar kit for the 2018+ GT's and should also be able to compensate speedo differences.

Another thought is to contact a dealership like Lebanon Ford and ask if they can recal your speedo without affecting your warranty.

I think even older versions of ProCal can do it - since I have one, could try if he is willing to do it (new one is stand alone with its own screen, older ones were just interface with PC). Good call.

Mine came with Ford Performance Magnaride Handling Pack.

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