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				Differece between jspec & usspec fd3s tranny
			 
			
			
			Is there any diffrence between the jspec tranny and usspec in the 3 gen? It looks like just the 5th gear ratio is different. Is there anything else? case, mounting bolts gearing? thanks Justin
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			I don't think all of them have a different 5th gear ratio. I can't think of any subtle differences but it will bolt up and install just fine
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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			My JDM tranny definitely has a different 5th gear than the USDM.  I tested it about 4.5 years ago when I put it in...I don't remember what speed I tested at or the RPMs, but I do remember at the same speed and in 5th gear the JDM tranny was about 500 RPMs higher than the USDM. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	Other than that I didn't notice any differences. Same electrical connections, bolts up exactly the same...  | 
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			only difference should be the fifth gear.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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