Compatible Trannies

tehbrookzorz · Post by **tehbrookzorz** » November 3rd, 2006, 12:21 pm

My syncros are going in 2nd and 5th. My girlfriend's uncle must have driven the crap out of it before she got it.

I think when I swap I'll try to get the mx-6 transmission, unless I can't find one cheap, then I'll get one from a Probe.

illapino · Post by **illapino** » November 3rd, 2006, 5:10 pm

Steeb wrote:its not necessary, most people with klze use the mx3/pgt transmission cuz it fits fine. u can get the mx6/626 mtx if u like it will give you longer gear ratios. the ze is actually very fun with the mx3/pgt gear ratios.

but which combination delivers more torque and hp? mx6 tranny with klze, or mx3 tranny with klze? which has more mazdaspeed

Post by **Custommx3** » November 3rd, 2006, 5:32 pm

Neither ..
the longer gears will give you better gas mileage @ the top end, yet take longer to accelerate.

The shorter gears will be faster, but less top end, and less gas mileage.

Id prefer an mx-6 tranny, over the mx3/pgt one, just because of gas mileage.

Its not faster.. nor slower... just gear ratios.
The mx-3 one would probably launch faster and get up to 5th faster, but by the time the mx-6 tranny got through the gears youd be @ the same pace if the cars/driver were identical and just the trannis were different

illapino · Post by **illapino** » November 4th, 2006, 5:57 pm

i might as well rebuild my existing k8 transaxle then
but first, i should replace all of the shift linkage and extension rod bushings before considering major transmission work ...