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Old 08-24-2012, 06:13 PM   #2
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Originally Posted by Bigsmoothlee View Post
So in the quest to stop getting dominated by S2000s at autoX events

Ive decided that changing the gearing is really going to help...along with becoming a better driver, but leaving things stock is no fun for a gear head like myself.

I have two options. First of all, my transmission is a stock 2000 5 spd, and has a final drive of 3.56:1

Option 1: I can install the final drive from a 1999 and older boxster, which will lower my gearing to 3.89:1. I understand its a direct drop in

Option 2: I can find a handicapped (automatic) transmission from a boxster S, tear it down, and end up with a 4.10:1 final drive.

Is it possible to swap parts between the autotragic and manual diffs? I really would like to use the 4.10:1 gear ratio...coupled with the 3.4 motor I'm using, it should be great for low end torque...
Haven't "crunched" the numbers on anything like that but I'm guessing with a 3.4 you don't need that & you will waste alot of time shifting. What shortcomings are you seeing with your current setup torque wise?
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