PACIF1C

i have assembled a bunch of "new" transmissions and they always quite down once the gears have had time to wear a little. I put a quaife gear kit in my civic and at first i couldn't even hear the radio. after about 800miles it was almost like stock

xviper

Unless you can find a Honda mechanic who used to work on rear diffs before, most of them would not have the previous experience needed to do this job. You would be far better off to find a truck mechanic as he is more likely to have such experience.
Honda service would not be likely to fix a broken diff. They would simply order a complete diff and just swap it.
This is not a difficult job but it can be a tricky one. If done incorrectly, you will regret having ever heard of "rear gear change".

Yellow Streak

I have the 4.44s with a Kaaz LSD. Coupled with the SC's power, the car is incredible on the track. Some of the lower speed turns that I take in 3rd gear are higher in the RPM range now and the car rockets at the exit of the turns.

The only noise I have from my diff is the Kaaz clattering a bit when the fluid is still cold and I turn at slow speed while applying power. Once the fluid warms up, it is nice and silent.

Rick's gears are one of the best upgrades I have done to this car - thanks Rick.

-YS

KAZU

4.44's installed 1month ago.
Then my car has a little backlash,please tell me the torque specs.

Thanks,

xviper

[QUOTE]Originally posted by KAZU
[B]4.44's installed 1month ago.

PACIF1C

once the ring gear is in it is too late to worry if you are not going to take it back out. I agree with xviper- have a truck or rear wheel drive specialist set the lash and follow the tourque specs from the Honda service manual if you can't find a qualified tuner/race shop.

Rick Hesel

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Alfredo
[B]4.44's were installed Tuesday last week.

xviper

I have received a couple of PM's lately from owners who have had a "troublesome" install. I cannot stress enough, the importance of selecting your mechanic carefully. A good mechanic does NOT necessarily make a good rear diff mechanic.
In today's world of FWD cars, a good rear diff man is not an easy find.

samlee888.com

Curious, are there any differences in these gears to the J's at all?

Rick Hesel

The only difference is price. They're the same gears from the same manufacturer.

xviper is so right. The installer is everthing and he must have extensive experience with diffs.