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gear swap?
Thursday, September 15, 2005 8:46 PM
I own a 98 Sunfire GT with the 2.4 DOHC and it seems that in 5th, the drive ratio is really low. is there a tranny with a higher ratio so i can save gas on the highway and get better top speeds? swapping final gears would be cool too. any info is appreciated. thanks, Ben.

Re: gear swap?
Friday, September 16, 2005 2:55 PM
oh boy i wish. maybe there is if you find it let me know


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Re: gear swap?
Friday, September 16, 2005 6:07 PM
swap in the final drive from a 2200....... its a 3.61, will put you at a lower Crusing RPM on the freeway........ save some gas.....

3.94:1 FDR = 95-99 Z24/GT & all 00+ Getrags
3.61:1 FDR = 95-99 2.2 & 2200ohv

The lower the Gear ratio, the better the cruising RPM will be. IE: 3.94 turns of the engine, to 1 turn of the axle...... or 3.61 turns of the engine, to 1 turn of the axle.

I forget what the 5th gear is on either trans..... I have it saved at home on my computer.




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