Tranny Upgrade Survey

[Thomas Reynolds]

Maurice wrote:
>Problems:
>1) first gear is WAYYYY to low. Most of us with a Spec V just launch in
>2nd, unless we are starting on a steep hill or something. 1st redlines at
>35kmh ( that's about 22mph for the USA crowd)
>2) 5th is very hard to shift into under throttle. One has to lay off
>throttle or go on a fishing and shoving expedition.

Well considering the Spec V's final drive ratio is 4.429, and the Maxima is
3.812, I think there is hope that we will indeed get taller gearing. In
fact, if that's true *you* may be in line for an upgrade! :) (swap the
differential that is)

Maxima Manual 6-speed
First 3.153
Second 1.944
Third 1.392
Fourth 1.055
Fifth 0.809
Sixth 0.630

SpecV Manual 6 Speed
First  3.417
Second  1.944
Third  1.258
Fourth  0.947
Fifth  0.773
Sixth  0.630

Plus, look at First gear above.

Thomas
'97 200SX SE-R
F-Max Stage II Turbo
Albany, GA