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Old 04-22-2009, 09:17 AM
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tboneheller makes a good point, the Ford OEM gears are intended to be used for street usage and have whatever minute machining differences to make them quiet, AND they have a different heat treat process. Richmond, Zoom and others are primarily race gears and although they may be less expensive in some cases they often times will be a compromise with regard to longevity and noise. However, if you can hear a properly setup rear end in a Cobra, your muffler cores are TOOOOO small.
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