ans2k

Thanks Bobby. I think 4.44 is great. I wouldn't say it hinders me that much in autox. It really depends on the course setup. I also raised the redline to about 8500-8600 this allows me to have the about the same max speed in each gear as a stock ap2. Although ap1 really doesn't have that option. Also my 4.44 on the high way is very livable because the increased rpm is only about 500. Hum I am not sure how they would do in an 8th mile but I bet they will be great for 1000ft but I bet it may be bad for 1/4 mile do to the fact my fourth gear ends at 101. But the ap1 with 4.44 will be fine so it should be all good. And I think if I remember correctly, an ap1 with 4.44 will still have a top speed till it's drag limited if u are still na.

I personally think 4.77 would be way over kill for track and highway driving. I think it would be way too many shifts and way too high rpms for cruising.

icemans2k02

Def my end conclusion. You add an extra shift on the drag strip with the 4.77s. The only thing is it makes it hard to say no since they are "free"

abandonship

Yeah they are a true "free" setup. He liked em, and i liked it when i drove his car :/

IDK we shall see.

ans2k, where did you get your 4.44?

ans2k

i have a s2kpuddydad built 1.5+ 4.44. he said he got them from mazdaspeed. so they are oem spec which makes them really quiet.

abandonship

Thanks.

Well i ended up passing on the gears because we weren't able to get to the insurance tow yard early enough to get my suspension intake AND gears so i just got the first two.

ans2k

well, is there anyway you could go back there?? if they r free then i would get them. they take about 2-3 hours to take out and put in or if ur a real pro 1 hour. if u dont like then take them back out and sell them simple. i should have mention that.

abandonship

na, its at an insurance lot. We were just going to swap pumpkins, not just the gears. I don't feel like going back to dallas to get them. too much driving.