3.80 final drive
#122
Burning Brakes
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Not quite certain what fd is used, but the ring gear is drilled , and the pinion and the other smaller gear (tranny oil pump drive gear I think) All came in sealed honda packaging with the part number stickers taken off of them. Pretty sure all 3 parts came from the same vehicle.
I didn't realize it but the 2014 Accord V6 coupe has a 3.55 gear ratio. I think the 3.55 if usable would be even better, but probably not enough of a difference to justify.
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#123
Suzuka Master
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Very interesting. I wonder if this is a 3.94:1 from a 2014 automatic and they are just calling it 3.80 to obscure it is an OEM part?
I didn't realize it but the 2014 Accord V6 coupe has a 3.55 gear ratio. I think the 3.55 if usable would be even better, but probably not enough of a difference to justify.
I didn't realize it but the 2014 Accord V6 coupe has a 3.55 gear ratio. I think the 3.55 if usable would be even better, but probably not enough of a difference to justify.
#124
All motor
Very interesting. I wonder if this is a 3.94:1 from a 2014 automatic and they are just calling it 3.80 to obscure it is an OEM part?
I didn't realize it but the 2014 Accord V6 coupe has a 3.55 gear ratio. I think the 3.55 if usable would be even better, but probably not enough of a difference to justify.
I didn't realize it but the 2014 Accord V6 coupe has a 3.55 gear ratio. I think the 3.55 if usable would be even better, but probably not enough of a difference to justify.
#125
Suzuka Master
Just out of curiosity has anyone calculated what diameter wheel would also provide a 3.80 final drive?
#126
All motor
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#130
All motor
I'm just waiting for the Clutch/Flywheel. I'm running 215/55/17s.
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#134
Team Owner
I agree with that. Diameter is usually better for straight line traction - acceleration and braking. Wider does not give as much as a longer contact patch for braking and accelerating. Cornering is a different story.
Even more important is the compound. I would take a 215 drag radial over a 315 regular summer tire any day. The nice thing about a sticky compound on a narrow tire is they don't stand out to others.
I run my stock 3.42s but I've had to tailor my tire height to my rpms going through the traps. Changing sidewall height is a great way of fine tuning your gear ratios. The 3.80 will put you in the ballpark and the tires do the rest.
Even more important is the compound. I would take a 215 drag radial over a 315 regular summer tire any day. The nice thing about a sticky compound on a narrow tire is they don't stand out to others.
I run my stock 3.42s but I've had to tailor my tire height to my rpms going through the traps. Changing sidewall height is a great way of fine tuning your gear ratios. The 3.80 will put you in the ballpark and the tires do the rest.
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I agree with that. Diameter is usually better for straight line traction - acceleration and braking. Wider does not give as much as a longer contact patch for braking and accelerating. Cornering is a different story.
Even more important is the compound. I would take a 215 drag radial over a 315 regular summer tire any day. The nice thing about a sticky compound on a narrow tire is they don't stand out to others.
I run my stock 3.42s but I've had to tailor my tire height to my rpms going through the traps. Changing sidewall height is a great way of fine tuning your gear ratios. The 3.80 will put you in the ballpark and the tires do the rest.
Even more important is the compound. I would take a 215 drag radial over a 315 regular summer tire any day. The nice thing about a sticky compound on a narrow tire is they don't stand out to others.
I run my stock 3.42s but I've had to tailor my tire height to my rpms going through the traps. Changing sidewall height is a great way of fine tuning your gear ratios. The 3.80 will put you in the ballpark and the tires do the rest.
#137
All motor
I am waiting to hear back from my installer on when he is able to do it.
#139
All motor
Hopefully Simione gets his car back soon and we will see!
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#144
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Dropped my car off last night. Should be picking it up tomorrow.
#146
waits for Sonnick to run 12s before I do.
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Sonnick (07-01-2014)
#148
All motor
I am going to break it in properly. Not going to be easy though, especially considering the length of time I've been without 2nd gear. I will not shift hard for awhile. I most likely won't even punch it for 400-500 miles.
#149
So it should be broken in before Honda Day Englishtown I want to see you racing with/against me in ET Bracket 1 13.99 and faster.
#151
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I'm almost positive I will NOT be retuned by then and I usually don't like racing when it's 90 degrees. Does nothing but disappoint. I will consider it though.
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#155
All motor
Got it back!!! Details later!
#156
All motor
The most TORRENTIAL rain/lightning storm I've ever experienced just passed and HOLY SH!T it was nuts. If it weren't for that & me currently drinking a beer (perhaps 2), I'd make a video lol. Tomorrow night I will.
So the car feels great. The trans feels much more solid than the old one did. That's the best word to describe it. Each upshift is more solid than before without a doubt. The clutch is actually lighter than stock lol. Not sure how crazy I am about that, but I'm sure I will get used to it and it will become a non issue.
The combination of the LW Fly & FD is easily discernible. The car feels about 400lbs lighter and revs effortlessly. The shorter gearing is obvious, too. The speedo is off, but the RPMs don't lie. In 6th gear @ 1500 RPM it pulls. Obviously it doesn't PULL, but more than it ever has before at that engine speed. I can't WAIT until the clutch is broken in and I can actually hammer it. I will wait to reveal ALL of my thoughts once the clutch is broken in. Should take about a week.
So the car feels great. The trans feels much more solid than the old one did. That's the best word to describe it. Each upshift is more solid than before without a doubt. The clutch is actually lighter than stock lol. Not sure how crazy I am about that, but I'm sure I will get used to it and it will become a non issue.
The combination of the LW Fly & FD is easily discernible. The car feels about 400lbs lighter and revs effortlessly. The shorter gearing is obvious, too. The speedo is off, but the RPMs don't lie. In 6th gear @ 1500 RPM it pulls. Obviously it doesn't PULL, but more than it ever has before at that engine speed. I can't WAIT until the clutch is broken in and I can actually hammer it. I will wait to reveal ALL of my thoughts once the clutch is broken in. Should take about a week.
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