Does anyone know what transmissions are compatible with this engine, and with what modifications? Like i keep seeing this reference to a getrag transmission but when is earch google i dont get any hits.
Also, if i take a 5 speed manual out of a cav/sunfire and take it to a transmission place can they rebuild it with stronger gears etc.
also, if i was to somehow create a miracle and pull off my 300+ horsepower modifications, what would i need to modify in the transmission etc. i know new cv's, but would there be anything else so that my car doesnt randomly eject components.
also, with transmissions, how do u determine wqhat gear ration you should have.
Well, in 1996 cars the 2.2L came with a 5 speed manual (Isuzu design, not the Getrag - that's 2000+), or a 3 or 4 speed automatic (Hydramatic 3T40 or 4T40E)
If the bellhousing was the same, you could put a Getrag in there... but I don't know if they are the same or not.
If you're expecting to get a streetable daily-driver 300hp out of a 2.2L... well, then I wish you luck.
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well, actually, im not. i've been researching it, and while the potentials there, it would cost about as much as a new car to pull off.
im just trying to figure out what i can do to this stupid 3 speed so it doesnt suck balls, takes forever to get up to speed
5 speed Getrag swap, your best bet.
Internaly, the trans should be fine, as long as you know how to drive stick....... and dont pull a QBE and do burn outs every chance you get. That tends to make the diff's go SNAP when one tire grabs all of a sudden.
SPD RCR Z -
'02 Z24 420whp
SLO GOAT -
'04 GTO 305whp
W41 BOI -
'78 Buick Opel Isuzu W41 Swap
and let me guess, thy don't sell beefier diff's somewhere?
the 4T40E wasn't available at least until 2000, but a friend has a 2000 with the 3 sp and my 02 has the 4sp. anybody want a tranny when I swap in the Eco ?
Eh? My buddy Pat has a 95 Z24 with the 4T40E. I had one in my 99.
Or are you referring to the Getrag?? That's 2000+ model years.
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The 4T40E and the 3T40 were both available from '96 on, though only a few had the 4T40E the first few years(the LS Sedans).
As far as the mods to the 3T40/TH125C read this by Event:
http://www.j-body.org/forums/read.php?f=41&i=1893&t=1893&arch=1#1893
Allot can be done with the 3T40, and allot of support is available for it, you just have to do some research.
whats the model number of the manual tranny for the 96 sunfires.
