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Old 05-01-2007, 11:35 AM
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Okee doke, everyone. Car's going under the knife in the next couple of weeks, and I think I'll be doing a gear-swap from 3.42 (M6) to either 3.73s or 4.10s. Probably been asked a bajillion times, but is there a "best" gear out there? Noise levels? I'm having a pro do all the work so im not worried about the noise too much, but is one brand going to be better overall/quieter/more durable than other gears. The car (98 TA M6) is my DD, so I'm looking for the best streetability.

Be nice, noob here. If there is a link to a good thread, could someone post?

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every one has there choice on gears, i prefer precision gear, but in the end it is all in the set up
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I like Motive gears. I have used Richmond and Motive and the Richmond gears were much louder.
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Originally Posted by 2QUIK4U
I like Motive gears. I have used Richmond and Motive and the Richmond gears were much louder.

I agree on the Richmonds. Good gears, but always more noise than other brands, even when set up perfectly. This from first-hand experience building 10-bolts, 12-bolts and Ford 9 inch center sections. AAM is a favorite of mine, tough and dead quiet when set up right.
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"best" gear brand?
The ones that are set up correctly.

I myself prefer USGear or Percision for use in the 10bolt.




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