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I love my car again: thank you 4.44
Holy cow. This gear ratio is awesome!!! Today was my first non inter neighborhood expedition (work). I didn’t want to go home. I just wanted to keep driving. I’m not sure how much of it is the ecu tune and how much is the tranny because I did them at the same time, but who cares! My car is so much fun. I just wanted to share with the only people who might not rule me totally insane.
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I only went to 4.11, but agree wholeheartedly with the improvement. The use of the SVX at anything anywhere near legal speeds is so much better. Glad it worked out for you
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Congrats!!!
I'll add you to the 4.11/4.44 club list!
-Chike
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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Nice!
Hey, Orthopod, glad you like it! What kind of RPMs are you turning at an indicated 75mph? I noticed with my 5MT and 4.11 gears that my theoretical topend is 150mph at redline. At an indicated 75mph I turn 3500rpm. In reality it is more like only 70mph at 3500rpm. I am very curious as to speed/rpm with the 4.44 gearing.
Johnny.
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX) Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting. Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well. You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape. |
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Tom (svxfiles), since I know you will be reading this, you have a 5MT with 4.44 gears if I recall. WHat kind of speed vs RPM to you experience with yours? When I cruise around 80mph I am turning close to 4000rpm. Cruising faster feels like I am pushing the car a little even though I am barely on the throttle to maintain that speed. And that is with 4.11s only! I'd like to know what you see with yours and what it's like to live with on highway drives. Eventually I will be replacing my tranny and am unsure to stick with 4.11 or go with 4.44's or even down to 3.90's.
Johnny
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX) Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting. Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well. You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape. |
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I will pay attention on the way home tonight and let you know. I’m always happy to have a valid reason to drive spiritedly.
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Johnny, we have two 4.44 geared 4EAT SVXi, (the first two) and soon to have a third 4.44 SVX, the white one we just bought. The trans and rear were SUPPOSED to be here this past Monday .
Orthopod, glad you are up and running, What a huge differance gears make! I believe you are third, and unless I beat NeedforSpeed, He will be fourth. Hey Ron, Are you through yet? But to answer your question, Johnny, at just over 80 mph, indicated, the engine is turning just over 3000 rpm, on the level, and fully warmed up. We will soon have a five speed in the family, as my little brother just bought a 92 that needs a transmission. P.s. Hey Mark, did you tell/ask your wife yet? Tom
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link |
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Tom you have a 5mt or a 4eat?
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link |
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1993 25th Anniversary Edition # 156 of 301 ~ 121, 488 miles ( SOLD TO svxfiles 8/6/06) 2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i....5spd - My daily driver 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i -7k miles..Mom's daily driver 2,543 Member of the SVX World Network |
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Because it takes more time than I have available .
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link |
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Johnny
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX) Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting. Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well. You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape. |
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Don't forget your 5th gear ratio is ~.78 when the 4EAT 4th gear ratio is ~ .69
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-Chike
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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Johnny
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX) Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting. Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well. You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape. |
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