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Old 06-27-2007, 10:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
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4.56 Gear Club, Who's in?
I just put 4.56 gears in.
All I can say is....
...WOW.
What a difference. It's like a ROCKET.
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Old 06-27-2007, 10:21 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Old 06-27-2007, 10:25 PM   #3 (permalink)
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YeeeeeeeeeeHaaaawwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry............ I got carried away kinda like I did when I figured I couldn't leave traction control on because it slammed on brakes when it shifted to second because it was burning rubber!!! And I don't mean chirp either!!!!
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Old 06-27-2007, 10:26 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Old 06-27-2007, 10:31 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Old 06-27-2007, 11:50 PM   #6 (permalink)
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4.56 Gear Club, Who's in?
I just put 4.56 gears in.
All I can say is....
...WOW.
What a difference. It's like a ROCKET.
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a suggestion if you don't mind..... a transmission cooler
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Old 06-28-2007, 06:42 AM   #7 (permalink)
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I had them installed, still less than 500 miles on them. Jumped on it once, wife freeked and grabed the seat. Priceless
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Old 06-28-2007, 08:09 AM   #8 (permalink)
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a suggestion if you don't mind..... a transmission cooler
I don't mind at all but I have the 6speed manual trans.

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Old 06-28-2007, 08:13 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Old 06-28-2007, 08:34 AM   #10 (permalink)
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4.56 Gear Club, Who's in?
I just put 4.56 gears in.
All I can say is....
...WOW.
What a difference. It's like a ROCKET.
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A couple of questions;
What was done to recalibrate the speedometer?
What was total cost to have that done?
Any idea what it does to gas mileage (we know what it does for Smileage)?
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Old 06-28-2007, 09:52 AM   #11 (permalink)
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The 05-06 SSR's computers dont like the 4.56 gears. The ECM and TCM will take the change no problem (I can log the speed in my scanner against a GPS and it will be perfect) but the BCM that controls the Speedometer will not take the change. I have gotten a few close but never perfect and get at least 1-5 calls a week on this subject. I know of many that have gone back and reinstalled 4.10 gears after a while because the speedometer is so far off.
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Old 06-28-2007, 09:53 AM   #12 (permalink)
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A couple of questions;
What was done to recalibrate the speedometer?
What was total cost to have that done?
Any idea what it does to gas mileage (we know what it does for Smileage)?
thanks
have 456 gears, corvette servo, tranny cooler. Its like the R lost a 1000lbs and turns sideway hitting second gear and leaves a rubber patch. But is nasty in the rain, wont lie.

Recalibrate speedometer is off by 5% havn't found anyone that can set the auto's..but Joe gets it close.

Gears $339.00 and instalation kit $129.00 labor $250.00 from a friend been doing it for 40 yrs.

Gas Mileage well maybe 12-15 mpg havn't clocked it even going to Springfield. But at 90 mph rev's are little high if I remember right about 2600-3000 but pipes are alive and cool...

But the HPTUNING also really woke the R up too. once agian done by Joe.

As far as speed gos get a GPS and use that for your speedometer if you have an auto.

The fun blowing off cars that think your a slug well PRICELESS
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Old 06-28-2007, 11:04 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Great mod, only downside is slight mpg decrease.

Gotta love the torque coming out of 2nd gear, man!

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Old 06-28-2007, 07:12 PM   #14 (permalink)
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I Sent My Computer To Westers Tune In Canada And A Guy Named Lyndon Got My Speedo Calibrated Dead On Accurate. I Checked It With Gps. Since I Have The 6 Speed He Removed Torque Management And Now This Roadster Has Instant Muscle Car Neck Snapping Response. Be For I Went To Westers Tune, I Payed A Guy To Do The Same Thing. He Had A Hp Tuner, Took My 600.00 And Wasn't Able To Do Anything But Change The Fan Settings. So Be Careful Out There And Make Sure The Programmers Can Adjust What You Want Befor You Pay Them. I Know Westers Tune In Canada Has A Good Track Record And Won't Do You Wrong. And Now, I Really Love My 456 Gears
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Old 06-28-2007, 08:37 PM   #15 (permalink)
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A couple of questions;.... thanks

What was done to recalibrate the speedometer?
---->Still waiting for my Diablosport Predator.
What was total cost to have that done?
---->$815.00
Any idea what it does to gas mileage (we know what it does for Smileage)?
---->Right now I'm worried about #/32" of tires per burnout.
---->Today is day 2 on Gear set. I'll let you know about gas mileage.

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Old 06-28-2007, 08:59 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Can an '04 Speedometer be changed when using the 4.56 gears?
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Old 06-28-2007, 09:32 PM   #17 (permalink)
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The 03-04 have no problems with the change, it is only the 05-06 that have the problem.
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Old 06-28-2007, 10:42 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Even someone who drives more than 30,000 miles a year?
John, only a small change in mileage. Highway revs are higher, but not outrageous. Worth every penny in my book.....Paul
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Old 06-28-2007, 11:29 PM   #19 (permalink)
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have 456 gears, corvette servo, tranny cooler. Its like the R lost a 1000lbs and turns sideway hitting second gear and leaves a rubber patch. But is nasty in the rain, wont lie.

Recalibrate speedometer is off by 5% havn't found anyone that can set the auto's..but Joe gets it close.

Gears $339.00 and instalation kit $129.00 labor $250.00 from a friend been doing it for 40 yrs.

Gas Mileage well maybe 12-15 mpg havn't clocked it even going to Springfield. But at 90 mph rev's are little high if I remember right about 2600-3000 but pipes are alive and cool...

But the HPTUNING also really woke the R up too. once agian done by Joe.

As far as speed gos get a GPS and use that for your speedometer if you have an auto.

The fun blowing off cars that think your a slug well PRICELESS
Contact Bryan Herter at www.pcmforless.com for accurate speedometer calibration.
Also his Re-Calibration is EXCELLENT.
Located in PA. Prompt Turn Around
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I drove my 2005 SSR Auto from Pittsburgh, Pa to Springfield MO total of over 1,900 miles. Average of 20.35 mpg with A/C on and 300 lbs of cargo.

I installed US Gear / Strange Engineering 4.56 Gear Set and
75W-140 Royal PurpleDifferential Fluid. This Reduced Fluid Temp. by 22 degrees

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Old 06-29-2007, 12:02 AM   #20 (permalink)
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Old 06-29-2007, 04:49 AM   #21 (permalink)
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Contact Bryan Herta at www.pcmforless.com for accurate speedometer calibration. Also his Tune is EXCELLENT. Located in PA. Prompt Turn Around.
I drove my 2005 SSR Auto from Pittsburgh, Pa to Springfield MO total of over
1,900 miles. Average of 20.35 mpg with A/C on and 300 lbs of cargo.

I installed US Gear / Strange Engineering 4.56 Gear Set and
75W-140 Royal PurpleDifferential Fluid. This Reduced Fluid Temp. by 22 degrees

THANKS FOR THE TIP I WILL CHECK THEM OUT........
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