Pics are up of Tranny!!!...JDM Tranny question, Kind of a noob question I would guess. Options

[str8thugginit4ya]

There's this guy selling a tranny for my 5SFE right where I live for about $200 with only 50,000 miles on it. (Is that a good deal?) The tranny came off a JDM engine, I beleive it was a celica also. I was just wondering if the JDM tranny would be compatible with the clutch kit and flywheels over here? The reason I am trying to get hold of a tranny, is because my 3rd gear is grinding like CRAZY. I tried the synchromesh fluid like everyone else on hear, but unfortunately, my results didn't come out as good as everyone elses did. My synchro in third gear shot, and now I drive with out a third gear (for the majority of the time). Please let me know if I would be able to use this tranny on my engine as I would be very happy if it does work.

Thanks to the 6gc community in advanced for the help, Ryan


EDIT: Here are some pics of the tranny. I checked it out, and it seems to be the correct one. I don't know if you guys can tell if it's the right one just by looking at it, but here you go.






I know it's very dirty, but I'm gonna use some HEAVY degreaser and clean it up. Any certain way I should attempt to try and clean it, or just some Purple Power and a pressure washer will do????

This post has been edited by str8thugginit4ya: Sep 10, 2009 - 9:20 AM

[str8thugginit4ya]

its also a mechanical speedo sensor on there, i would definetly pass.
that is not an s54, thats an s53.(5th gen or earlier)

Thanks a lot for the help guys. I think I'll just stick with my gear grinding tranny for now. Maybe I'll just have to do an upgrade for the whole engine and tranny....I'm thinking 3SGTE, but that's long after I've saved up enough money. Thanks again for the help guys, this community rocks!!!