Geared So Low Options

[6th_celi_vert]

Is anybody else's GT geared extrememly low like mine? Im usually shifted into 4th gear before 50 mph, and i was just wondering if this is normal, of maybe if it has something to do with the fact that mine is rebuilt and maybe the previous owner didnt do something right with the motor re-install. Until i find out what the deal is with this, ill just use the excuse "its set up for drag racing"


if this is normal, what can i do for better top end?

[scothaniel]

If a 5S tranny fits a 3S-GTE and the 3S-GE tranny fits the 3S-GTE you would assume that the 3S tranny will bolt up to a 5S engine.

Your right - because its the SAME trans!

The standard 3SGE's were mated to the S54 tranny (or S53 for the ST162 model).

The US 5SFE's were mated to the same S54 trans, but the US edition had a shorter final drive ratio, giving us more torque and less high-end.

The later generaton ST202 "sport" models came with the LSD equiped E56 trans and super-strur suspension. This trans has the same gearing as the E151 / E153 trans that came with the 3SGTE motors.