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Author:  Kdabbagh [ Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:04 pm ]
Post subject:  5th gear kit ?
I have the 5 speed manual transmission and just had a random thought.
Is there a kit or is it even possible to swap out the 5th gear to one with a different ratio for interstate speeds to get better gas mileage at the higher speeds?

Probably a stupid question but had to ask.
Author:  ihatemybike [ Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 5th gear kit ?
Top of my head, maybe add a Gear Vendors overdrive.
Author:  Kdabbagh [ Wed Mar 31, 2010 1:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 5th gear kit ?
hmm looks interesting, although i didnt see one for jeeps on the site, and look like they only work with 2wd?

seem pricey but maybe something to look into in the future as my curiosity runs wild lol

the reason it crossed my mind was i have been making a lot of long distance trips lately ( 8 hour drives at interstate speeds) and at around 75 my rpm's are somewhere around 2700. was thinking it would be nice to lower it (other than just slowing down lol)
Author:  Jackson02 [ Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 5th gear kit ?
is there any difference in the final drive ratio of the 6 speed manual gearbox over the five speed? If so you could swap in a six speed :BANANA:
Author:  Kdabbagh [ Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 5th gear kit ?
yea i thought of that too, definatley my choice if this transmission ever breaks on me for some reason lol
buying a overdrive unit doesnt seem like a bad idea either but at 3000 dollars plus adjusting drive shaft lengths, i could probably find a 6 speed for that much or less
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