Ever heard a PPG set? Here it is.

ej_20 · 09-18-2006, 11:49 PM

When I first ripped the teeth out of my gears and looked into a PPG set, I wondered what it sounds like before I bought it. Andrew took me for a quick ride and the next day mine sounded the same. Ever since then people keep asking me the same thing about how my tranny sounds now so I thought I'd post this up real quick. 1/2 straight cut, 3/4 helical, stock 5th.

This one is just 1 & 2nd http://videos.streetfire.net/video/9...3e00dffbf0.htm

This one is 3rd - 5th. http://videos.streetfire.net/video/f...400124582d.htm

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ejh25 · 09-19-2006, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ej_20

When I first ripped the teeth out of my gears and looked into a PPG set, I wondered what it sounds like before I bought it. Andrew took me for a quick ride and the next day mine sounded the same. Ever since then people keep asking me the same thing about how my tranny sounds now so I thought I'd post this up real quick. 1/2 straight cut, 3/4 helical, stock 5th.

This one is just 1 & 2nd http://videos.streetfire.net/video/9...3e00dffbf0.htm

This one is 3rd - 5th. (comming soon)

Very nice....I know the feeling. Makes me want to go out and drive my car right now

InfamousDX · 09-19-2006, 12:10 AM

Well now I know what my car will sound like

I read somewhere that hte PPG's at high RPM get up to almost 100dB!@!

ej_20 · 09-19-2006, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by InfamousDX

Well now I know what my car will sound like

I read somewhere that hte PPG's at high RPM get up to almost 100dB!@!

Its not even close to THAT loud. A typical after market exhaust is defintely louder.

jbwrx · 09-19-2006, 01:08 AM

they are a lot louder from outside the car. drive through an alley or next to something for the sound to reflect off of. the gears will be louder than most exhaust.

udelslayer · 09-19-2006, 01:30 AM

So thats what durability sounds like.... wonder what 1-4 helical sounds like....

ej_20 · 09-19-2006, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ej_20

Its not even close to THAT loud. A typical after market exhaust is defintely louder.

Then again, maybe I just got used to it.

ejh25 · 09-19-2006, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by udelslayer

So thats what durability sounds like.... wonder what 1-4 helical sounds like....

shhhhhh

InfamousDX · 09-19-2006, 02:11 PM

I'll get some runs next to the highway divider to get the sound bounced off.. I can't wait to sound like I'm in reverse all day!

straight 1-4 here i come!

TeRonde · 09-19-2006, 05:49 PM

It's a bit hard to hear with the stereo playing in the background.

kreitz3 · 09-19-2006, 06:22 PM

Yeah. Get us a video minus the music and a video next to a divider on the highway without the wind noise. I'm going to be getting these gears sooner than later so be looking for me Andrew.

CynicX · 09-19-2006, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by udelslayer

So thats what durability sounds like.... wonder what 1-4 helical sounds like....

Just like 3rd sounded in the video....its more comparible to stock...

NeoGeo · 09-19-2006, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by udelslayer

So thats what durability sounds like.... wonder what 1-4 helical sounds like....

Man....and I thought my PPG helical sounded loud....

Sorry don't have a camcorder, but yes like cynix said, it's like the 3rd gear...noise is somewhere between stock on the decel and the straight 1-2. It actually gets quieter the higher rpm you go

ScoobyNubieToo! · 09-19-2006, 11:25 PM

Wow....that might get pretty hard to tolerate on a daily driver.....

ej_20 · 09-20-2006, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by udelslayer

So thats what durability sounds like.... wonder what 1-4 helical sounds like....

Like this http://videos.streetfire.net/video/f...400124582d.htm

ejh25 · 09-20-2006, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ScoobyNubieToo!

Wow....that might get pretty hard to tolerate on a daily driver.....

Not at all! Its an intoxicating noise. I have 1-2 straight cut 3-4 helical, if I were to do it again I would do all straight!

shortah · 09-20-2006, 10:28 AM

I did all straight, and its a daily driver, its a sick sound that I will love forever. Its great when you down shift into first and roll up next to mustangs and they look at you with the "oh ****" face, and than try to rev thier engine, like they actually might have a chance.

jdgrimm · 09-20-2006, 11:36 AM

omg, i should have not listened to that. why do these have to be so dang expensive. argh

Chi_San · 09-20-2006, 06:04 PM

64 Bit linux doesn't have a port for Macromedia flash yet. >_< Can't see videos...

I know you can have a dog style engagement mechanism for 1-2 and/or 3-4 gears, could I just have gears 1-2 and 5 as dog engagement, and 3-4 normal syncros? I'm sick of the syncros on first and fifth going out constantly. I'm not a ramming shifter by any means, but first and fifth have died on me again... They got replaced at 58k under warrenty and less than 30k later, they're going out again.

KmanRuffian · 09-21-2006, 02:43 PM

Way to beat on the car while it's still cold... I don't understand how you all like that noise, I'd have to take tylenol every time before I get in the car.

-D

JeffrWRX · 09-21-2006, 03:15 PM

how much is the that set installed?

-Jeff

burnin4 · 09-21-2006, 03:25 PM

thanks for posting vids! the music did take away from hearing the gears, but it was good to hear. I am probably buyin a dogbox 1-4 straight cut within the next few months. my sti isnt my daily driver so the crazy sound wont get on my nerves too much.

does anyone have more vids they will post of straight cut gears? thanks!

ejh25 · 09-21-2006, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 25rs92029

how much is the that set installed?

-Jeff

Close to $4500 for a synchro box.

ejh25 · 09-21-2006, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Chi_San

64 Bit linux doesn't have a port for Macromedia flash yet. >_< Can't see videos...

I know you can have a dog style engagement mechanism for 1-2 and/or 3-4 gears, could I just have gears 1-2 and 5 as dog engagement, and 3-4 normal syncros? I'm sick of the syncros on first and fifth going out constantly. I'm not a ramming shifter by any means, but first and fifth have died on me again... They got replaced at 58k under warrenty and less than 30k later, they're going out again.

At the moment I don't believe PPG makes a dog engagement gear for the 5th gear in the 5psd. You can definitely run a 1-2 dog and 3-4-5 synchro.
Call Andrewtech!

WRXDriftR · 10-03-2006, 01:03 AM

that sounds so awesome! Now im debating... 1-2 straight, 3-4 helical... or the 6 speed in the far future

decisions decisions

09-18-2006, 11:49 PM	#1
ej_20 Scooby Newbie Member#: 102947 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland Vehicle: 02 wrx silver	Ever heard a PPG set? Here it is. When I first ripped the teeth out of my gears and looked into a PPG set, I wondered what it sounds like before I bought it. Andrew took me for a quick ride and the next day mine sounded the same. Ever since then people keep asking me the same thing about how my tranny sounds now so I thought I'd post this up real quick. 1/2 straight cut, 3/4 helical, stock 5th. This one is just 1 & 2nd http://videos.streetfire.net/video/9...3e00dffbf0.htm This one is 3rd - 5th. http://videos.streetfire.net/video/f...400124582d.htm * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by ej_20; 09-20-2006 at 12:14 AM.

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09-19-2006, 12:10 AM	#3
InfamousDX Scooby Guru Member#: 25413 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: North NJ Vehicle: 2009 junior screwed!	Well now I know what my car will sound like I read somewhere that hte PPG's at high RPM get up to almost 100dB!@!

09-19-2006, 01:08 AM	#5
jbwrx Scooby Specialist Member#: 86274 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Severna Park, MD Vehicle: . Andrewtech Gold Club Member	they are a lot louder from outside the car. drive through an alley or next to something for the sound to reflect off of. the gears will be louder than most exhaust.

09-19-2006, 01:30 AM	#6
udelslayer NASIOC Supporter Member#: 117214 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Youngsville, NC Vehicle: 2003 WRX Wag'n Wagon Clear	So thats what durability sounds like.... wonder what 1-4 helical sounds like....

09-19-2006, 02:11 PM	#9
InfamousDX Scooby Guru Member#: 25413 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: North NJ Vehicle: 2009 junior screwed!	I'll get some runs next to the highway divider to get the sound bounced off.. I can't wait to sound like I'm in reverse all day! straight 1-4 here i come!

09-19-2006, 05:49 PM	#10
TeRonde Scooby Newbie Member#: 118859 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Guam Vehicle: 1997 Ford F150 White/dents/scratches	It's a bit hard to hear with the stereo playing in the background.

09-19-2006, 06:22 PM	#11
kreitz3 Scooby Specialist Member#: 100242 Join Date: Nov 2005 Chapter/Region: International Location: Ladies Garment Workers Union	Yeah. Get us a video minus the music and a video next to a divider on the highway without the wind noise. I'm going to be getting these gears sooner than later so be looking for me Andrew.

09-19-2006, 11:25 PM	#14
ScoobyNubieToo! NASIOC Supporter Member#: 75234 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Williamstown, NJ Vehicle: 2004 WRX Wagon with 07 STI 6-Speed Goodness!	Wow....that might get pretty hard to tolerate on a daily driver.....

09-20-2006, 10:28 AM	#17
shortah Scooby Newbie Member#: 115172 Join Date: May 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Richmond, VA Vehicle: 02 WRX Midnight Black	I did all straight, and its a daily driver, its a sick sound that I will love forever. Its great when you down shift into first and roll up next to mustangs and they look at you with the "oh ****" face, and than try to rev thier engine, like they actually might have a chance.

09-20-2006, 11:36 AM	#18
jdgrimm Scooby Specialist Member#: 74386 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: www.awdaddicts.com Vehicle: 02- 2.5 Hybrid GrimmSpeed	omg, i should have not listened to that. why do these have to be so dang expensive. argh

09-20-2006, 06:04 PM	#19
Chi_San Scooby Guru Member#: 53558 Join Date: Jan 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Deadford, OR Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon Silver	64 Bit linux doesn't have a port for Macromedia flash yet. >_< Can't see videos... I know you can have a dog style engagement mechanism for 1-2 and/or 3-4 gears, could I just have gears 1-2 and 5 as dog engagement, and 3-4 normal syncros? I'm sick of the syncros on first and fifth going out constantly. I'm not a ramming shifter by any means, but first and fifth have died on me again... They got replaced at 58k under warrenty and less than 30k later, they're going out again.

09-21-2006, 02:43 PM	#20
KmanRuffian Scooby Specialist Member#: 48360 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Charlotte Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sport Wagon Aspen White	Way to beat on the car while it's still cold... I don't understand how you all like that noise, I'd have to take tylenol every time before I get in the car. -D

09-21-2006, 03:15 PM	#21
JeffrWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 48589 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Escondido, CA Vehicle: 2008 Mazdaspeed3 Bye Bye REAL GC8 :(	how much is the that set installed? -Jeff

09-21-2006, 03:25 PM	#22
burnin4 Scooby Specialist Member#: 59764 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Vehicle: 10 sec STi 10 sec Z06	thanks for posting vids! the music did take away from hearing the gears, but it was good to hear. I am probably buyin a dogbox 1-4 straight cut within the next few months. my sti isnt my daily driver so the crazy sound wont get on my nerves too much. does anyone have more vids they will post of straight cut gears? thanks!

10-03-2006, 01:03 AM	#25
WRXDriftR Scooby Guru Member#: 65065 Join Date: Jun 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NJ Vehicle: 04 WRX/ STi Hybrid 6MT, VF43	that sounds so awesome! Now im debating... 1-2 straight, 3-4 helical... or the 6 speed in the far future decisions decisions