gs tranny ??

[mazdaspeed88]

Is there a differance between GS trannys? i have a 93 and well the last owner blew a clutch up and it cracked the casing.

[Ryan]

No.

[mazdaspeed88]

im sorta confused. ive read alot of threads stating that mx3, mx6 probe gts ect have the same tranny internals but what trannys would fit my mx3 v6? can i steal one out of a probe gt??

[umcamara]

im sorta confused. ive read alot of threads stating that mx3, mx6 probe gts ect have the same tranny internals but what trannys would fit my mx3 v6? can i steal one out of a probe gt??

Yes. Assuming the GT has the V6 KLDE or KLZE engine. The MX6 or 626 tranny will have a slightly lower final drive ratio, providing better fuel economy and top speed in fifth gear.

[wytbishop]

fron Gro Harlem in the V6 FAQ...

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FYI for those who are out of the know....the list below details the G-series mazda gear box:

Cars with 4.39 final drive:
-92-96 MX-3 GS with 1.8 V6
-93-97 Ford Probe GT

Cars with 4.11 Final drive:
-90-94 Mazda Protege LX (1.8 dohc)
-95 Protege ES
-93-97 Mazda 626 and MX-6 (both 4cyl and 6cyl
-98-02 Mazda 626 (all models)
-01-03.5 Protege (all with 2.0 engines)
-91-94 Mercury Capri (all) note, these all have a cable operated clutch (which doesn't really matter if ur just taking the gears)
-91-96 Ford Escort GT or LX-E (with 1.8 dohc)
-91-96 Mercury Tracer LTS (with 1.8 dohc)
-97-Present Ford Escort & ZX2 (ALL MODELS, either 2.0 SPI or Zetec...all have a G-series gear box)

/quote

tranny's from 4 cylinder cars will not bolt up to your V6 engine but they do have the same basic internal parts.

[mazdaspeed88]

Sweet! i was reading that faq thread last nite but i musta been super tired haha. thanx guys.