manual transmission

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by bearcat_dad45612, Feb 27, 2007.

  1. bearcat_dad45612

    bearcat_dad45612 Guest

    I have a 1996 saturn sl1 with a manual transmission, and a sohc
    engine. can i swap it with a transmission from a dohc engine?
     
    bearcat_dad45612, Feb 27, 2007
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  2. bearcat_dad45612

    Kevin Guest

    yes you can. And it is a quite nice combo, but your shift light will
    only come on while in 5th gear...

    I drove my '95 with a DOHC trans for about 1.5 years.
     
    Kevin, Feb 27, 2007
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  3. bearcat_dad45612

    Lane Guest

    Yes, although gearing will then be a bit different. The trans from a DOHC
    was meant to be a bit more performance-oriented, and the SOHC was geared for
    mileage/economy. You may give up a few MPG and the motor will likely be at
    a higher RPM than usual when you're at highway speed.

    If you did a bit of online research, I'm sure the gear ratios for both are
    listed somewhere.

    Lane [ lane (at) evilplastic.com ]
     
    Lane, Feb 27, 2007
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