JDM Transmission

[fuel]

if you simply type the gearbox code (W5M31-2-VRXC) into google it brings up pages (mostly in russian) that the box originates from a 88-92 shape Lancer/Mirage Cyborg 4WD. This is exactly how I initially found your first box was a 4G37 E37A box.

 

[fuel]

from digging in ASA that box is available from the 1990 onwards facelift and they have the same 2.846 rear diff ratio as a GGSX/E37A box.

I have to ask, if you are looking for a box for a VR-4 why don't you find an actual VR-4 box rather than incompatable and weaker boxes from other cars?

 

[GSTwithPSI]

I'm in the process of finding an actual VR4 box, but I haven't been able to source one locally. The guy I bought the first box from had 2 others. When I picked up the first box, I hadn't done my homework, and got stuck with it. I got the part numbers from the other 2 boxes he had in case one was compatible, so maybe I could swap this one back to him for one that works in the car.

 

[EHmotorsports]

1g dsm trans work just fine.

 

[GSTwithPSI]

Yeah, but those seem to be scarce as well. Most of them that are for sale are all built. I'm not looking to drop $1800 on a trans for a DD. Especially since the trans in the car is more than drivable. I actually found a 2G trans I was going to pick up. I drove an hour from my house to pick it up, and the Craigslist tool flaked on me. Gas, tolls, and 2 hours of my life I'll never get back. I f***ing hate Craigslist flakes.

Quoting misterfixit:
Did you drop a tape measure across the case of that one?

Rich



No, Rich. But I'll see if I can get a measurement.