4.778 Final Drive For $296 - Page 9

Dec 19, 2005 | 11:34 PM

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JeRKy 8 Owner

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Dec 20, 2005 | 12:27 AM

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inquiring minds want to know......

Dec 20, 2005 | 12:58 AM

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Slick is either having too much fun or something went wrong...

Dec 20, 2005 | 01:12 AM

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Still waiting on my locknut, crush sleeve, and inner pinion bearing. Should have been here Saturday! Looks like next Monday 26th for the install. Sorry Charley...

Dec 20, 2005 | 01:24 AM

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Who is Charley? lol

Dec 20, 2005 | 03:20 PM

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Slick,

I am recieving here in Sydney the Kia Kit...What else do I need for the install and freom where did you purchase it, ie. locknut, crush sleeve, and inner pinion bearing? Are these Mazda parts?

Dec 20, 2005 | 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mungee

are the part numbers the same in .au? let us know how it goes.

good luck!

Dec 20, 2005 | 04:38 PM

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Guys,

I bought it from Kia is the US as in Aust. they wanyted $755 Australian dollars for the part ans I have brought it in from the US delivered to work for $580!!

Huge difference...It arrives today (according to the tracking number) so I am kee nto see wh taelse is required so I can go ahead.

Dec 20, 2005 | 05:23 PM

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+ $500 labor

Dec 21, 2005 | 03:41 AM

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*Yawn*

Ok, enough talk, lets hear results... Who's got what installed, and whats it like?

Dec 21, 2005 | 05:28 AM

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^agree.

Dec 21, 2005 | 06:03 PM

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Vid

The Feed 4.77 final drive is on the RX-8 about 9 mins into the video.

You all were wanting to see some vids rights?

Dec 21, 2005 | 06:34 PM

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nice link

Dec 21, 2005 | 07:18 PM

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With all those mods on that car it's hard to tell just how much the 4.77 final drive has contributed, but did you notice from 10:27 - 10:37 of the video how much faster the tachometer jumps from 4000 to 5000 to 6000 and so on?

This is also shown again around 11:13 or so.

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Dec 25, 2005 | 10:46 PM

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Does anyone know if the Stock Diff in our car is cryo treated or not?

Dec 27, 2005 | 04:55 AM

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Does anyone know if the Stock Diff in our car is cryo treated or not?

do any manufactures cryo treat? I'd be surprised if they do.

Dec 27, 2005 | 10:51 AM

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*yawn*

*taps foot*

Results?

Dec 28, 2005 | 12:11 AM

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This thread is starting to remind me of those old SSR turbo kit threads..if you catch my drift.

Dec 28, 2005 | 01:22 PM

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I got the flu for Christmas and I had to cancel my vacation to Hawaii next week. When it rains, it pours. As soon as I can stand without coughing up a lung, I'll be installing the ring and pinion.

Dec 28, 2005 | 01:28 PM

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That sucks - get well soon slick

Dec 28, 2005 | 02:14 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Slick8

I got the flu for Christmas and I had to cancel my vacation to Hawaii next week. When it rains, it pours. As soon as I can stand without coughing up a lung, I'll be installing the ring and pinion.

Better yet?

Dec 28, 2005 | 05:04 PM

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haha^

Dec 28, 2005 | 06:13 PM

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Slick,

I can install it here in Aust but what else do I need other than the ring & pinion???

Dec 28, 2005 | 09:08 PM

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From: Philly

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Originally Posted by Mungee

Slick,

I can install it here in Aust but what else do I need other than the ring & pinion???

You need the following besides the usual shop tools,

experience transmission mechanic, not a DIY
the service manual for torque specs
a press to pull off/seat the bearings
side seals and companion flange seal (if they are old, possible reuse)
silicone sealant
magnetic dial gauge to measure backlash
tooth marking compound
caliper and ruler to measure pinion height (possibly a few spacers)
shim kit
engine stand
locknut
2 qt. GL-5 gear oil

PS The NyQuil is hitting me hard now, very sleepy, goodnight folks...

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