Extending ratios on the E153

[biteme]

Just for reference everyone, if you want to extend the ratios on the E153 gearbox, you can use the ST165 final drive ratio. This will increase each gear by 9%. Means you can hit 60 without bouncin the rev limiter in 2nd, and in 5th gear 163mph @ rev limiter becomes 177.6mph

I've also heard that the 5th gear from the S series tranny in the manual Camry/Solara from the US is not E series compatable.

Part numbers if you're interested in doing this are:

3.933 Shaft, Output 33321-20120
3.933 Gear, Ring 41221-12240
3.933 Gear, Oil Pump 33407-12011

I think the parts come to around ?320 - then of course it's fitting on top.

Paul: Do you work on gearboxes? Just for an indication of how long something like this would take?

Just for information :)

[nik]

excellent information mr g..!
stickying and moving to tech..

[cantfindausername]

I've got this mod on my box... can't wait to see what its like

I plan on doing a back to back at some point with a stock box to document the real life differences.

[biteme]

for it really to be useful, you need about 240bhp on a rev 2 to maintain stock acceleration IIRC (265ish on the Rev3+).

This really is a top speed modification, and an economy aid for m.ways :)

I'm planning it in the non-too-distant along with the rest of the stuff (stockpile growing!), so please let us know what it's like!!

[cantfindausername]

power shouldn't be a problem on my build ;)

Will report back when I have actually driven the car tho lol

[biteme]

Ditto - what power you expecing matey?

[cantfindausername]

dunno.

After 400 rwhp, but been told to expect anything upto and over 550.

[biteme]

frig me - what turbo you using?

[cantfindausername]

A biiiig one :D Garrett GT35R

[foxy-stoat]

would this mod be ok for the box from a 3sge, or do i need the turbo gearbox do ya know?

lookin at extending the ratios as well.