4.44 question
 

What is the effect of a 4.44 swap on the top speed of the svx?

Technically the top speed using the 4eat is limited by the engine's lack of power, so there is no noticeable change in top speed, though it might top a little higher. Not sure how much. The 3.54 I think is 192 while the 4.44 is closer to 170.

So depending on how much power you are putting out, it will either increase or reduce your absolute top speed.

what is the difference in the cruising rpm's? Say at 70mph??

3000 RPM at 72 MPH with 4.44s with stock tires.:D ;)

Eh instead of trying to answer all your questions by reading other threads, I figure I'll just link you this one.

http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...=4.44+cruising

3000 RPM at 72 MPH with 4.44s with stock tires.:D ;)
With 3.545;
New stock tire height is 24.86", or 78.1" circumferance.
or 811.2676 tire revolutions per mile.
With a stock 3.545 ratio and full lock up that gives 2876.3087 driveshaft RPM
or 1998.1582 engine RPM at 60 MPH.


or 2395.3898 RPM at 72 MPH.:)

Does the Manual button(2nd shift starts)on the gear selector still work after a 4.44 swap?

Yes just the same.

Harvey.;)