Final Gear Modification
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I made my 70 mile commute yesterday at 75mph and 4000 rpm in 6th ( i think). I cant see myself doing a diff. gear ratio. Driving that road at 5000 rpm would probably be a little noticable in fuel economy and drone if i got an aftermarket exhaust, dont you think?
Can someone link me to a page about theft prevention? Ill try the search feature again, but it has failed for me continuously
Can someone link me to a page about theft prevention? Ill try the search feature again, but it has failed for me continuously
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75mph in 6th gear with 4.57's will give you 4500rpm. however, if you're concerned about noise, don't bother. the 4.57's tend to whine a bit, depending on how well the install was done. (though the next batch of 4.57's should be quieter)
and the highway fuel economy was barely affected. maybe 1-2mpg less than normal.
and the highway fuel economy was barely affected. maybe 1-2mpg less than normal.
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wisconsins2k: do you think that the sound of hks hi power is louder than the gear whine to where you wont hear it much? whats the whine sound like? probably hard to describe but... eh? ear piercing whine or tolerable for the most part?
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A friend of mine has been talking about his WRX day in and day out about all the DIY mods he is doing for it. Ive seen pictures and they look clean, and fun to do. He has made heat shelds, vents, etc. which nearly replicate expensive parts for a tiny fraction. Is there any information on this site about DIY heatshields, mods, anything? Ive been using the search engine for a couple evenings trying to find something, but cant.
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Originally Posted by ssmangrove@hotmail.com,Sep 6 2005, 08:03 PM
bump.
somoene out there must have SOME diy skills, i know that some people out there are more creative than just spending money!!!! help?
somoene out there must have SOME diy skills, i know that some people out there are more creative than just spending money!!!! help?
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I'm makin a final drive out of toothpicks and papier mache. 
Seriously, setting back lash on crown and pinion gears is a skill that requires specialist tools. I've installed an SC, a turbo, and changed my clutch, but I will get help the first time I change crown and pinion.
Seriously, setting back lash on crown and pinion gears is a skill that requires specialist tools. I've installed an SC, a turbo, and changed my clutch, but I will get help the first time I change crown and pinion.
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Something DIY. a forum about kill switches, DIY radiator shields, anything!!! im just looking for soemthing to read up on. for wrx theres a ton, for 240sx theres a ton, I cant find anything on this site. is there any?