e153 Parts list for 98 GT vert Options

[chinamandrift]

ok so im going to rebuild my manual transmission

and i run into this problem where i have trouble finding transmission information

everything is not listed clearly.

i have a 98 celica GT 5sfe manual convertible

the info i need:
-what Transmission code do i currently have?

- what are my alternate transmission code options from other cars ?

-in what car do i find these other transmissions?

-i need transmission ratios..i see a page with ratios listed but does not tell me transmission code

-im looking to replacing my final ratio/ or 5th gear to a longer gear ratio. My car does a hair less then 4k RPM at cruise 70mph . Do all the parts in these transmission interchange?

- are there alternative gears i can use from other transmissions?

-Are engine/transmission mounts different in a convertible vs a hardtop

id like to build a manual transmission list and info on interchangeable parts since i am having a hard time looking for the info i need

This post has been edited by chinamandrift: Aug 18, 2010 - 7:51 PM

[enderswift]

the 5sfe usually comes with the s54 transmission. I dont think you'll be able to just change the gear ratios, cars aren't as simple as lego's unfortunately and theres alot to keep track of when mixing and matching parts. I would just swap in a better condition s54 instead.

if you want longer gear ratios then go with the e153 from an mr2/v6 camry/solara. with an mr2 e153 you will need to convert it to FWD, and you will need hybrid axles regardless of which e153 you find

This post has been edited by enderswift: Aug 18, 2010 - 6:39 PM

[chinamandrift]

the 5sfe usually comes with the s54 transmission. I dont think you'll be able to just change the gear ratios, cars aren't as simple as lego's unfortunately and theres alot to keep track of when mixing and matching parts. I would just swap in a better condition s54 instead.

if you want longer gear ratios then go with the e153 from an mr2/v6 camry/solara. with an mr2 e153 you will need to convert it to FWD, and you will need hybrid axles regardless of which e153 you find

i called a shop and they have an mr2 tranny for a 3s motor ....i guess it is the E153... i heard about this

but which hybrid axles will work ? does anyone know ? i saw some threads about it but i lost it

EDITED : ok so i did my research there are alot of opinions on this e153 tranny

everything is still unclear

-can i keep my 5sfe clutch and pressure plate ?

-can i use my 98 GT cables ?

-can i use my 98 GT mounts ?

-can i use the inner mr2 cv shafts and my 98 GT outer cv ?

i need an exact parts list to do the perfect swap the first time



This post has been edited by chinamandrift: Aug 18, 2010 - 7:58 PM