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I'm not surprised that you didn't lose any speed. In fact, I'd be shocked if you lost any speed given the same gearing.

But I would also be shocked if you didn't lose some acceleration.

With a 14T sprocket, what is the maximum top speed in 4th gear?
14t sprocket hits the rev-limiter at 68mph.

 
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A smaller front sprocket is equal to a larger rear sprocket. In other words a smaller front or a larger rear sprocket equals more lower grunt powers but alt the same time you loose out on higher top speed. Conversely a larger countershaft (forward) sprocket is equal to a smaller rear sprocket...Less initial pull but overall higher top speed.
 
Running a 14 makes the speedometer read 7% faster than you are actually travelling. So when you think you're going 60 mph it's actually only 56 mph.
 
Glad to hear it's working out for you. Yeah, it's going to rev a little higher in 4th gear but they have a rev limiter for a reason and if you're not hitting it then all is good. I believe the 14T is perfect for me. I wouldn't even attempt a 13T.
I have the 13t and it's only a marginal difference from 14t. Top speed is the same as the OEM srpocket. Acceleration is similar the difference is dropping to 3rd for small inclines or stock having to drop from 4th to 2nd. I live in a hilly area so it helps some.
 
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