Does this final drive add any more torque/power to the wheels over say a 4.7 FD?

Or does it just make it FEEL like there's more power?

What I mean is.. is this a "power adding" type of modification?

 

I've owned one - read THIS:

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=90310

 

 

It's obvious it's a gearing modification, I was asking if it's something noticeable on a dyno, as far as peak power goes, not acceleration. It may seem like a ignorant question to you, but for someone like me who has never experienced one, it's not such a "DUH" thing.

 

just think about the theory for a second, it will become clearer

does adding a different FD change the speedo accuracy?

 

No, it does not affect speedo accuracy.

Jared, if you wanna feel what the 4.9 is like, just let me know

...and no, you wont pick up any hp/tq on a dyno...unfortunately.

 

With a shorter fd you will just go through the rpms faster, no power is added or noticed on the dyno. You will notice the difference blasting out of corners, however.

 

No, you won't experience any Dyno gains.

No, there is NO speedo accuracy issue.

Yes, the difference With the mod is very noticable.

Yes, I have one.

And Yes, I am a big fan But, that would make me biased.

Come to the Expo and ride in a bunch of R's that have it. Meet Yasu (ATS fame), see the mod there and quite possibly watch it get installed.


Take a look at this sites Archived posts... There are quite a few reviews,,, mostly positive and I think 1 negative? Of course correct me if I'm wrong.


A.

 

how much is a ATS 4.9 FD? how much $ i mean


[Modified by TypeR 599, 7:51 PM 1/21/2003]

 

That was the answer I was looking for. I didn't think so.. but I wanted to be sure.

Alright.. next time we do something, I'd like you to drive my car too, see what you think..

 

Better hurry up, the motor is coming out soon, car is being sold with sir-g swap.

 

I guess nobody read my damn link?

Must be because I drive a hatchcrap...

 

Probably because you broke yours. Want another 4.4 just incase? I have one for sale.

 

nameless areyou in WA?

im in bay area, ca if you want a drive

 

I read it.. thanks

 

is around $750 while the jdm FD is$ 425

 

wow...

 

You will get more torque at the wheels and this would be measurable on a dynometer like a Dynopack which reads actual wheel torque. However you will not get more wheel horse power because of the reduction in rpm at the wheel (the torque is increased by the same ratio as the rpm reduction so the hp stays constant).

The 4.9 FD is a very good improvement and I recomande it (for what it is worth).

 

I'd like to feel the 4.9 ats. I have a 4.7 fd awaiting install, yet I have NEVER driven a car with an upgraded fd. Just you guys' reviews of it made me save for one.

 

But if you have a Type R tranny already, then you only need the FD right (edit: ring gear too)? And that's like 600$ ??

I have the 4.78 FD, I can't imagine this ATS would be that much better than it..

Looks like I'm gonna save though


[Modified by Nameless, 12:06 AM 1/22/2003]

 

i wanna drive your car.
oh yeah, sorry for never getting back to you on the intake. left for vacation too quickly.

 

If you have a 98 Spec JDM ITR tranny you do not need the first gear which is usually included in the kit. I think it is about $140 off the normal price.

 

kind of off-topic, but what does the ATS final drive do to your top speed? i'm just curious...

-tony

 

138mph if I remember right...

 

Well not JUST the ring gear. You'll also NEED the countershaft/pinion shaft as as well.

The ATS parts in the kit are the ring gear (1) and pinion shaft (1).