JDM ST202 - Anyone know something about them?, Eng / Trans / Brakes and Suspension Options

[Andy]

Hi, my name's Andy and I'm a new member. I dont actually own a 6th Gen but was wondering if you guys could answer a question I have? I drive a 4th Gen Celica running a ST202 3S-GE and lots of other 6th gen bits... it wishes it was a 6th gen!

My question is about the JDM ST202's - I'm looking at upgrading my g.box but need some info on them. The 3S-GE half cuts I've seen come in two varieties. One has the regular 5sp g.box, normal suspension and normal single piston brakes. The other type of cut has a bigger g.box (with a black cap on the end), superstrut suspension and twin piston brakes with bigger rotors. Does anyone know what the difference is between the g.boxes? I can get one with driveshafts pretty cheap but I dont know if it'll be worth the bother.

Any help would be appreciated!

Andy

[CoSo]

I believe the 2nd one is the SS-III halfcut, with the red top BEAMS engine? I think the two 3S-GE gearboxes are basically the same except that the 197 PS SS-III Beams engine is geared differently (a bit longer), but don't quote me on that. if I managed to come across an SS-III half cut, I'd take more than just the gearbox