5 speed celica

[mezzmo]

Hi Guys,

Not being mechanically minded - if i wanted to keep my standard diff, would fitting a celica 5 speed give me the highway cruising i am after? has anyone done this? The diff is as sweet as a nut but its not the borgwarner type (i think)

Any help will be greatly appreaciated.

thanks

Mezzmo

[Bas / NZ]

If it's in the 4.1 ratio range, yes, if in the 5.1 range, know

[BeerBeddy]

I have the Celica 5 speed in mine and it still revs too hard. Better but still not nice. I will be leaving the 5 speed where it is and changing my diff to get it just the way I want it.

Beerbeddy

[likemagic]

some photos - can't say what it is like to drive - the other projects keep dragging me away

http://www.buga.com.au/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=8&g2_itemId=30452

[Bas / NZ]

Had one in a Jumbo behind a 202 Holden, with the Jumbo diff it reved to much in 5th, think ratio was around the 5.1 mark, put a short Wheelbase diff in at 4.1 and it sat around 2200 rpm at 100ks, was not perfect but have driven many Factory vans that were around the same.

[mezzmo]

Handy info guys, thanks heaps.

[Bas / NZ]

Mezzmo. a diff ratio change is on the cards for sure, if you want a good ride, and in the past have found at around a 3.7 is perfect behind a 202 ( 6cyl )  with a 5 peed and a 3.5 with auto, but look at sitting it on 15-17" wheels as this will also change the drive out come as I can remember (just) from my early years I drove a Bedford with a 186 / 5 speed and standard 4.1 diff on 17" x 65?  or 70 and it drove perfect....

[Marky]

hey mezz

i have a celica 5 speed ..running behind my red 202.....diff is a chevy centre..welded on 10" beddy axel ..drums....
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