questions about a tranny swap
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questions about a tranny swap
I have a 96 sohc, I was thinking of doing a r/t tranny swap or if I cant find one just a dohc tranny. does anybody know if it will bolt right on or is there any modifications that need to be done for it to work. i would appreciate any help, thanks
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RE: questions about a tranny swap
Plenty worth it to go from the 3.55 tranny to the 3.94 tranny if you are staying n/a and looking for quicker acceleration.
The 3.94 final drive is on every DOHC MTX and on all ACR's. DOHC's that were not R/T's or ACR's got a taller 5th gear (0.72 vs. 0.84 or something like that) for better gas mileage. I got mine from an Expresso, so it has the taller 5th gear. Still get 32-34 in town, 36-38 with freeway driving. Best was a few months back on a trip to California - 43 mpg.
Edit: direct swap, by the way. Old one out, new one in. No clutch swap required, but it might be a good idea if you're coming due.
Best of luck!
The 3.94 final drive is on every DOHC MTX and on all ACR's. DOHC's that were not R/T's or ACR's got a taller 5th gear (0.72 vs. 0.84 or something like that) for better gas mileage. I got mine from an Expresso, so it has the taller 5th gear. Still get 32-34 in town, 36-38 with freeway driving. Best was a few months back on a trip to California - 43 mpg.
Edit: direct swap, by the way. Old one out, new one in. No clutch swap required, but it might be a good idea if you're coming due.
Best of luck!