has anyone done 3.9 fd gear swap around the area. they will be arrive on monday or so. but have no clue whe are to take my car. i heard its a difficult task so i want to take it to a reputable place........ any info?

 

JC Auto Spec 512-472-4977

 

called them up. looks like it comes out to about 475.. is that a good price for labor?

 

ok im looking for something in san antonio for more convinience for me. any suggestions?

 

How many hours will the install take, roughly?

 

said about 5-6 hours... anyone???? i would do it in austin but i really dont know anyone in austin and dont feel like waiting 7 hours at the shop and besides that i have school every day. I know you guys know of a shop!!!!

 

I know that most reputable shops will charge around 100 dollars an hour, times 7 hours You pay to play homie

 

Call John or Wayne at D&M Service Center in Universal City. Their phone # is 210-658-2583. They did the 3.3 FD to 3.5 FD pumpkin swap for me last year. Whoever quoted you $475 is ripping you off. If I recall, it only took them about a couple of hours to install mine. It should only be about $120-$150.

 

Any noob can do a pumpkin swap in the parking lot. Even the Nissan dealer is scared to install gears.

 

Hey newb . . . what's your point!? If you're stating "any noob" can do it, why'd you suggest for him to call a shop in Austin then? OP is asking for someone to install it for him so I posted my recommendation to help him out. Maybe he doesn't have the tools and/or the time to do it himself. Why don't you offer your services if you're such an expert? Otherwise, STFU if you don't have anything useful to post!

 

Installing a complete diff. is a simple bolt on. Installing gears into the diff. requires special tools. Shimming the ring gear carrier, getting exactly the right print on the gear face. If they need a shim they'll have to order it. Possibly from Japan. Arrange for other transportation just in case. OP Do you have the pinion seal and crush washer, or just the gears? You'll need those. 475$ is ok, this is a very technical job that most shops can't handle. I've done complete diff. swaps many times. IT'S NOT THE SAME THING

 

for those who dont know, im installing 3.9 gears not just a pumpkin swap!! lol. yes i already have pinion seal, crush sleeve and pinion nut. and i put an apointment with alamo performace next week. i got quoted $322, hopefully the shim i need wont need to be ordered from japan!lol. and if it was just a a diff swap i wouldnt be asking you meatheads for info hahaha! jk. thanks guys!

 

Mike the bully

 

Exactly my point. Good luck. Mine didn't need shims, but it's a possibility.

 

LOL

 

PM this member eazzzzzzy, he did my turbo install, exhaust, blah blah, anyhting on my car was installed by him. PM me for his # if your intersted.

 

yea i know bob (eazzzzy) but since he lives pretty far from me i rather just drop it off at alamo and let them take care of whatever else they need instead of driving back and forth since i will probably be busy during the day.

 

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why'd you bring this thread back "grayg35"??? lol