has anybody in so cal done the final gear mod? i would like to talk to you about it. would you do it over again? how has the driving experience changed? anybody have remorse about doing it? i am mechanically-challenged, so i am going to pay a tranny specialist to do it for me.. how much should i expect to spend?

any bits of knowledge you can impart will be appreciated.

'98 GS AT.Magenta Gray Pearl.Accel Spark Plug Wires.NGK Plugs.AEM Short Stack.GS-T Exhaust.AFX Underdrive pulley.RRE Front Lower Bar.Tenzo Rear Upper Bar
Tenzo Rear Lower Bar.Tenzo Front Upper Bar.Energy Suspension Bushings.Energy Suspension Motor Mounts.Radius Rims.Pirelli P7000 Supersports.Eibach Pro kit Springs.KYB GR2.$15 camber mod.Grillcraft Center grill. TB (waiting to be bored and installed) http://www.ebalita.net

'98 GS AT.Magenta Gray Pearl.Accel Spark Plug Wires.NGK Plugs.AEM Short Stack.GS-T Exhaust.AFX Underdrive pulley.RRE Front Lower Bar.Tenzo Rear Upper Bar.Tenzo Rear Lower Bar.Tenzo Front Upper Bar.Energy Suspension Bushings.Energy Suspension Motor Mounts.

well im not in So cal but I have done this modification,
Overall I was pleased, car seems to take off better, I was expecting more but still am pleased. my speedo is off 5 mph now so if Im going 40 it says 45, which is okay it keeps me from speeding, now I automatically just take 5mph off my speed so its not even a big deal at all.

I did the mod myself and it took a little over 1.5 hours, the hardest part is getting the 2 bolts off that hold the gears on, that part took probably 1 hour to do, the rest is easy, but if your going to have someone do it expect about 1-1.5 hours of time at what ever they charge, around here its like 50-80 bucks an hour.

If you do this mod, a higher stall torque converter and the shift kit, you will finally be happy with the performance of our slushboxes.

1998 dodge avenger 4 cyl AT
Mods are:
Not enough

thanks for your reply. without a higher stall torque converter and the shift kit, will it be worth it?

i have to tell you that i do not race. my car is a daily driver. would it be worth it then? how much did you spend for parts? is it true that it is only 86 bucks for the gear(s)?


'98 GS AT.Magenta Gray Pearl.Accel Spark Plug Wires.NGK Plugs.AEM Short Stack.GS-T Exhaust.AFX Underdrive pulley.RRE Front Lower Bar.Tenzo Rear Upper Bar
Tenzo Rear Lower Bar.Tenzo Front Upper Bar.Energy Suspension Bushings.Energy Suspension Motor Mounts.Radius Rims.Pirelli P7000 Supersports.Eibach Pro kit Springs.KYB GR2.$15 camber mod.Grillcraft Center grill. TB (waiting to be bored and installed) http://www.ebalita.net

'98 GS AT.Magenta Gray Pearl.Accel Spark Plug Wires.NGK Plugs.AEM Short Stack.GS-T Exhaust.AFX Underdrive pulley.RRE Front Lower Bar.Tenzo Rear Upper Bar.Tenzo Rear Lower Bar.Tenzo Front Upper Bar.Energy Suspension Bushings.Energy Suspension Motor Mounts.

yes its still worth it, but get a tranny cooler to keep the baby cool. I'm picking up a tranny cooler tomorrow, and order a shift kit and and gears next week) then week after that a torque converter...then savings for the turbo kick in.

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