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    4.30s...What Brand?

    Hey guys, I am pretty sure I want to run a 4.30 gear. I would like to buy a genuine ford racing gear set but it appears they are actually made by motive for a 4.30. I have found 4.30s from the following companies:
    Motive Gear
    Strange Engineering
    Superior Axle and Gear
    Richmond - 4.33s
    Ford Racing = Motives???

    Does anyone have any experience with either of these companies? I know this is 95% setup but I would love for these to be dead quiet and I am just trying to do my part and get the best available gears.

    Thanks

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    I have Ford Racing 4.10's.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Me&MyVic View Post
    Hey guys, I am pretty sure I want to run a 4.30 gear. I would like to buy a genuine ford racing gear set but it appears they are actually made by motive for a 4.30. I have found 4.30s from the following companies:
    Motive Gear
    Strange Engineering
    Superior Axle and Gear
    Richmond - 4.33s
    Ford Racing = Motives???

    Does anyone have any experience with either of these companies? I know this is 95% setup but I would love for these to be dead quiet and I am just trying to do my part and get the best available gears.

    Thanks
    Are these going into a Vic or a MM? What size rims/tires are you running?

    If a Vic with 17", 4.30's are gonna be pretty tall.

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    I would choose motive over all of those. Thats the only aftermarket gear we would run on our cars. Install it right and you won't have problems.

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    The tire height is 2" bigger than stock so that should almost equal a 4.10 according to the calculator. I was leaning toward the motives anyway and they are on sale too so that helps.

    Appreciate the quick responses.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Me&MyVic View Post
    The tire height is 2" bigger than stock so that should almost equal a 4.10 according to the calculator. I was leaning toward the motives anyway and they are on sale too so that helps.

    Appreciate the quick responses.
    Gotcha.

    Agreed on the Motives as well.

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    you can't go wrong with motive gears
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    Ive used Richmonds on several builds if setup properly they are quiet and reliable, a bit pricey but good gears.
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    Richmonds are also good, what we have encounter on f-bodys, the Richmonds are good on autos but will howl quick on M6.

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    I have Motive 4.30's and they are as quiet as can be. Ford never made a 4.30. Check the first or last (can't remember right now) letter on the part number for Ford gears. Either its a F for Ford or a M for Motive.

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    I have the Ford 4:30 gears, got them from Thedealer (Ray) back in 04.

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    Quote Originally Posted by justbob View Post
    I have Motive 4.30's and they are as quiet as can be. Ford never made a 4.30. Check the first or last (can't remember right now) letter on the part number for Ford gears. Either its a F for Ford or a M for Motive.

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    Good to know. I ordered the motive 4.30s and FMS-M-4210-C Ring and Pinion Install Kit. Trying to find out when the installer is available so I can get these bad boys in.

    Thanks again guys!!!

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