Attention SWAPPERS, Transmission opinions Options

[NEVERSTOP]

I am currently desiding what to do with for my transmission when I put my 3sgte back in this spring..

I have:

(2) 5SFE transmissions
(1) 3sge transmission
(1) 3sgte transmission

I have been thinkin about using the 3sge trans with a 5sfe bellhousing (well the equivalent of it for these transmissions) but if I do that then I will have to use a smaller flywheel/clutch than what I would like to and am worried about powerloss through my drivetrain.

I am thinkin about just using the MR2 turbo tranny and wanted some feedback about it from people that have used it for there 3sgte swaps.

1. what work/mods where required?
2. what flywheel and clutch etc are you using?
3. have you had any probs with it?
4. any addditional comments or concerns?

I am looking to be 400+HP when It gets put back together so if any one knows off hand how much HP this trans can hold stock let me know also.. think I have heard 500 mark but not sure on that.

Thanks for your feedback

This post has been edited by NEVERSTOP: Dec 3, 2003 - 10:28 PM

[5sfeTurbo]

Not entirley sure but isnt the mr2 tranny the only real possible tranny to use when goin nuts with power/ unless you want a 4wd conversion then you can use the 3sgte trans. Well I know I read an article were a kid used the mr2 tranny to attain higher boost but 400+hp I havent the foggiest. Your really aiming to whomp some ass in that thing, happy boostin'. Are you building the motor up before you fully complete the swap/ if so what are you hookin up?

[NEVERSTOP]

I completed that swap quite a while ago.. I decided to completly tear apart the car over a year ago and have been redoing everything over.. basically bolt by bolt.. its kinda riduculous.. but when its done I shouldnt have to worry about nothin

I had used the 3sgte trans with kind of a jerry rigged gt4 rear end but was having problems with alignment issues and I plan on breakin 160 this year on the 1/4 and I wasnt gonna do it with that rear end. so I sold it off and am goin to go to just FWD.

you can use the 3sge trans just fine but the one i have is from the wrong year so the starter is in the wrong place so I will have to use the housing from the 5sfe which is gonna limit me so dont think I am gonna go that route now.

there is the MR2 trans and is probablyt he option I will go.

There is also the solara trans which I have heard will work but not sure if it is the same or different from the MR2, the Camary V6 trans is supposed to work also.

[Supersprynt]

What year 3SGE Tranny do you have?

[NEVERSTOP]

93 jdm.. but the starter exits on the wrong side... towards the exhaust manifold