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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 12:20 AM
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If you get a price quote let me know what it is. I'm going to get some 440's next spring. These damn hondas need a little push off the line for daily driving.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 02:50 PM
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It will probably be a while before I decide to take the plunge. I got other things to spend money on right now......like rent. I am thinking about going back to school in the Spring, so I'll have to hold on more car stuff. I've also got a cool 88 Bronco I would like to fool around with, but I gotta save some dough! Plus my Wife doesn't understand the "desire to mod" like I do.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 4wheelVFR,Aug 24 2005, 04:50 PM
Plus my Wife doesn't understand the "desire to mod" like I do.
whole heartedly

I have my desire and she has hers!
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 05:46 PM
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I wouldn't touch that one with a 10 foot pole.....Pete
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 03:45 PM
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Ok so are the gears that big of a difference? What's the pros and cons of the gears? I know it's better take off right?
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by AdamHondaS2k,Aug 29 2005, 03:45 PM
Ok so are the gears that big of a difference? What's the pros and cons of the gears? I know it's better take off right?
Not sure how much of a difference it makes, but I should be able to tell you soon. Just ordered the last set from Ricks2k tonight. Looks like I'm takin the plunge!
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 01:19 PM
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The difference is in the shift points. The 4.57 was designed (IMO) for autocross. The 4.44 are more daily driver. On a quarter mile run the 4.57 will require an additional shift, while the 4.44 will not. Do a search, do not take my word for it!!

The gears do make a change in the car.

Be sure to get someone who really understands how to rebuild the rear-end!! You will need the yellow-box for the speedo correction. And shims for the gear install. I would also recommend cryo-treating the gears.

I had Hidden Performance do my install. They hired someone else to do the actual rebuild of the differential.

Good luck!
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 01:36 PM
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Check these links. The last one is a
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by d-j,Sep 8 2005, 02:19 PM
The difference is in the shift points. The 4.57 was designed (IMO) for autocross. The 4.44 are more daily driver. On a quarter mile run the 4.57 will require an additional shift, while the 4.44 will not. Do a search, do not take my word for it!!

The gears do make a change in the car.

Be sure to get someone who really understands how to rebuild the rear-end!! You will need the yellow-box for the speedo correction. And shims for the gear install. I would also recommend cryo-treating the gears.

I had Hidden Performance do my install. They hired someone else to do the actual rebuild of the differential.

Good luck!
dj
Wow really good info!!!
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 06:32 PM
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Added info to the Gateway One stop shop.

Thanx!
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