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by SRQ Sid
Mon Jul 05, 2010 11:58 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2003 Swapped in a 6speed , replaced the 5 speed
Replies: 37
Views: 9985

Re: 2003 Swapped in a 6speed , replaced the 5 speed (SRQ Sid)

Oops. Thanks to you also star_deceiver.
by SRQ Sid
Mon Jul 05, 2010 11:56 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2003 Swapped in a 6speed , replaced the 5 speed
Replies: 37
Views: 9985

Re: 2003 Swapped in a 6speed , replaced the 5 speed (star_deceiver)

I realize now that I was thinking of the final drive as a separate unit that would remain in the vehicle as if it was RWD. It is now obvious that the tranny and final drive are together so the new transmission has the new ratio also. Wicked cool!I have been lurking here for about 2 days, one of whic...
by SRQ Sid
Mon Jul 05, 2010 2:27 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2003 Swapped in a 6speed , replaced the 5 speed
Replies: 37
Views: 9985

Re: 2003 Swapped in a 6speed , replaced the 5 speed (joatmon)

Hello all...I am a newby and looking for info prior to buying a Vibe. I am a little confused by this topic.Let's see: he has the same engine, a new transmission with the same ratios in 1st and top gear (.73 OD), and the same rear end ratio (3.94) that he started with.How could the performance or mil...