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Old 09-02-05, 03:24 PM
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Installing JDM transmission tommorow, sensors identical?
Do I need to move any sensors over or is it plug & play?
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Do I need to move any sensors over or is it plug & play?
It is plug and play. All the sensors are the same. The other trick is disconnecting it from the flywheel. Check the service manual on how to release the fork. A large screwdriver / small pry bar will help. Just be careful when you re-connect the wires, as they sometimes get brittle. One of my friends made a joke that since it's from overseas, and they drive on the other side, 1st gear will be where 5th is. That is not the case. Good luck!
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Yes, they are indenitical. Only difference is internal - a shorter 5th gear ratio
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Sorry to butt in here...

Does the shorter 5h gear ratio mean you can go faster without the rpms being as high??
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Does the shorter 5h gear ratio mean you can go faster without the rpms being as high??
No, it's the opposite.

Taller gear=higher top speed

Shorter gear= better acceleration
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Is it a dramatic difference? Not that I have ever gotten to 180... but at 140 I was up around 6500-7000 rpms... would I be closer to redline now with the change in ratio? Just curious...
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Originally Posted by fstfwd
Is it a dramatic difference? Not that I have ever gotten to 180... but at 140 I was up around 6500-7000 rpms... would I be closer to redline now with the change in ratio? Just curious...

yeah you should be closer to redline , you'll have a lesser topspeed, so it only makes sense
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Originally Posted by quicksilver_rx7

Shorter gear= better acceleration


Also means worse fuel mileage.
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Also means worse fuel mileage.

not if you compliment it with a different FD ratio :p

but then I guess that would kinda eliminate the point
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Anyone know what the gear ratio is on that 5th gear? The US tranny is 4th 1.00 and 5th .71.
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no but 80mph is nearly 3500rpm on the JDM so i cruise @ 70-73 now
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Honestly... I find that I usually stay in 4th anyway, because in 5th at 70 my rpms are almost too low, so I'm always down sifting unless I'm cruising at 90.
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Hey Boost... hope you don't mind me resurrecting this thread...

I just purchased a 95 JDM tranny... it comes with the sensors and wires... but that's it. Is there anythign else I need to purchase to complete the install? Seals? Fluid of course... any recommendations? Much appreciated!

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US Spec 5th gear ratio: 0.719:1
J Spec 5th gear ratio: 0.806:1
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