[jbtech]

I swapped my M22 for an Autogear transmission that fit my needs as a driver with 3.31 ring and pinion and wide torque band. I ordered mine with the following ratios
1st 2.994
2nd 1.879
3rd 1.353
4th 1.00
I installed it just in time to enjoy Monterey car week! It has a nearly identical SLR (9.9) to a 4.56 2.20 car (SLR of 10.0) but I can actually cruise on the freeway around 2700rpm at 70mph.

Peninsula Cars and Coffee in Seaside which is local to me had a special gathering for Monterey Car Week. It was packed with a variety of cars from 6 figure exotics, hot rods, foreign classics, and unusual rides. It was right across the street from the 24 hours of Lemons event. It was a great atmosphere to be a part of and a few guys really appreciated my car and many took photos.
There must have been around 300 cars easy as the hotel parking lot for Embassy suites and the adjacent Chili's parking lot was full. I'm glad I got a spot!
It was cool cruising around town getting the head nods, thumbs up and smiles from fellow car enthusiasts from all backgrounds and locations!
One guy was driving a Lexus LFA handing out ramen noodles!
That same night I took the car to a friend's small backyard party in Carmel where we all exchanged car stories. Tom Matano, the Father of the Miata was also there at the party.
In Carmel, The streets were full of jaw dropping cars. At the party I was asked about having a video done on my car so hopefully that will come to fruition!

On the way home that night from Carmel it was a bit wet with the marine layer and I had to hold down the wiper switch button to work continuously. I'm thinking it is a ground issue or a bad switch.
The car also all of a sudden wanted to die after blipping the gas from idle, turns out the NEW Holley carburetor I installed recently had metal shavings under the primary accelerator nozzle that prevented the check valve from operating. I just cleaned it out today although I was a bit disappointed that it happened to a new carburetor. Either way I made it home safe and I'm really enjoying the car!