update: new 323 tranny

[marshmallow15]

hey guys. i just got my new tranny put in rather than a transmission rebuild. my dad got a transmission from a 323 (im pretty sure its not from the gtx model...i wish...if only it'd fit) and i guess it fit because my mechanic was able to put it in and it was ready after 2 days. my question is how many hp does the 323 tranny transfer to the ground? im asking because it doesnt feel like my usual 93 hp....yea i know its an rs but it feels slower than it usually is. plus, does the tranny make exhaust sound different? mine sounds a little different for some reason.

[Ryencool]

tranny has nothing to do with horsepowr or the sound of your exhaust....

[majicmike]

323 has 13" rims so check the final drive ratio on the trans. identification label. its between the top two mounting bolts.

[marshmallow15]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Ryencool:<BR><STRONG>tranny has nothing to do with horsepowr or the sound of your exhaust....</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>well maybe not with exhaust, but transmissions are important when it comes to horsepower. not just ANY tranny can handle 900 hp....remember a tranny has its limits. i was asking if the 323 can handle 93hp or is the economy 323 a low hp car.<P>is there any way to change the final drive ratio? it takes a while to get into 3rd gear after second.

[ProtegeSTS]

I believe you may possibly have longer gearing now.

[marshmallow15]

that SHOULD be a good thing because i can get up to higher mph right? man if only my car was fast enough to get there quickly.