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Originally Posted by MetroMPG
Thanks, cr45!!
I just snapped this pic of the label on my gearbox (located on top... the accordion-looking thing in the pic is on the clutch cable):
Note my different part number F5MBD-1-BAZ vs the Euro spec F5MBD-1-ABZ .
If memory serves, the only difference between the two is in the final drive ratio. So people on this side of the pond wanting the taller gearing need only have those gears sent over, not the whole gearbox. (Saving a ton on shipping cost, I'd assume.) |
The 4th and 5th gears are also different for Europe.
The Euro 4th and 5th gears are actually lowered geared than the NA gearbox but the Euro has a higher geared diff and hence the Euro Mirage is effectively higher geared in all 5 gears. It is particular noticable in 2nd gear as the car is capable of doing 100 km/hr in 2nd gear.
The perfect gearbox would have the Euro diff combined with the NA 5 spd box.
For a European, the cheapest method to making their Mirage higher geared would be to use the NA 5th gear and just live with the bigger 4th to 5th rpm drop when changing gear.