SteelTownStang Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Brown delivered my FRPP 3.73 gears (M-4209-F373N) and lowering springs (M-5300-L) today, which will be installed in the coming weeks. I also purchased the installation kit, lube, and friction modifier. I was wondering whether any of you guys with new gears also added a differential girdle? FRPP has a nice cover (M-4033-G2) with a low profile that will accommodate my BMR adjustable panhard bar. It also has load bolts for additional support for the differential bearing caps and improves the stiffness of the housing assembly. Is this a recommended item, or overkill for a weekend warrior? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54First Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 I did those very things including the girdle. My gear guy said the girdle wasn't really necessary unless I went to the track. That meant one time or more. Besides, it can't hurt, looks cool, and doesn't cost much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTownStang Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 I did those very things including the girdle. My gear guy said the girdle wasn't really necessary unless I went to the track. That meant one time or more. Besides, it can't hurt, looks cool, and doesn't cost much. Thanks. Did you go w/the FRPP cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54First Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Yup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07 NAJA Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTownStang Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Thanks for the input fellas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRocks1 Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Will the FRPP girdle work with the fays 2 watts link system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1badshelby Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Will the FRPP girdle work with the fays 2 watts link system? NO, there is not enough clearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRocks1 Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 NO, there is not enough clearance. Which one does? The T/A? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTownStang Posted March 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 I decided to go with the FRPP girdle (M-4033-G2). Very nice piece. It is the low profile version. Too bad that it'll never be seen. The parts are building up. Spring can't get here soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Does the M-4033-G2 now come with stainless or chrome-plated bolts? It previously came with black oxide coated bolts that would rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTownStang Posted March 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 The part list just states 10 bolts. They look to be stainless steel, but not 100% certain... Definitely not black oxide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 The part list just states 10 bolts. They look to be stainless steel, but not 100% certain... Definitely not black oxide. That's good. I replaced the black oxide bolts that came with mine with chrome-plated grade 8 bolts; they look much better too. Another added benefit of the cover is the increased oil capacity; should help to keep the gear oil a bit cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbackg Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Will the FRPP girdle work with the fays 2 watts link system? Yes. The FRPP will work with the fays 2 watts link. Here are pics: http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?/topic/63725-fays2-watts-link-anyone-using-this/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTownStang Posted March 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 That's good. I replaced the black oxide bolts that came with mine with chrome-plated grade 8 bolts; they look much better too. I agree... Another added benefit of the cover is the increased oil capacity; should help to keep the gear oil a bit cooler. Good to know... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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