S5 Vs. S4 Vs. JDM TII tranny

sen2two · 01-19-2009, 12:39 AM

ok, i have 2 spare TII trannys in my garage. and one in my 10AE. from what i have seen. there is no visual difference between s4 and s5 trannys. but you can tell by the mount if its on there. but that also could have been swappedsome time in the 15-20 years of its life. but i know gearing is slightly different between the 2 also.

but one of my spare TII trannys has a very noticable difference in appearence. when i bought it, they guy said it was from a swap he bought. i cant remember if he bought a JDM one or local one. so if it is in fact a JDM II tranny, is there any difference between it and the USDM one? i was told that JDM Fd trannys are stronger. but i dont know if that was true either...

anyone have the answer here???

RETed · 01-22-2009, 06:06 AM

The 5th gear ratios are different.
Zenki FC3S turbo 5th gear = 0.862
Kouki FC3S turbo 5th gear = 0.819
BTW, the FD3S runs the same 5th gear ratio as the Kouki FC3S turbo.

I don't know what you're trying to do, but the FC versus FD trans are totally different beasts.
The dimensions are different, and they do not swap in terms of mounting.

-Ted

sen2two · 01-23-2009, 03:20 AM

i wasnt wanting to use the FD tranny. i was just wondering if there was a difference between the us one and the jdm one.

im really trying to figure out why this TII tranny looks different from the others and what it is...

RETed · 01-23-2009, 04:46 AM

The FD3S trans isn't stronger.
Someone claimed different syncho set-up's, but I never got around to confirming this.
They are basically the same thing.
The clutch systems are different, therefore the different dimensions.
Due to the push versus pull clutch systems, the input shafts and bell housings are different.

-Ted

sen2two · 01-24-2009, 02:14 AM

i wasnt asking about the FD tranny. i just threw that in for reference. that the USDM and JDM might be different.

from the first post:

"but one of my spare TII trannys has a very noticable difference in appearence. when i bought it, they guy said it was from a swap he bought. i cant remember if he bought a JDM one or local one. so if it is in fact a JDM II tranny, is there any difference between it and the USDM one? i was told that JDM Fd trannys are stronger. but i dont know if that was true either..."

im wondering why one of my TII trannys look different than the others i have seen.

from what i have seen and been told. there is no visual difference between a S4/S5 TII tranny. so what do i have?

RETed · 01-24-2009, 02:25 AM

I've seen one pic of a "smooth case" FC turbo trans that was off a J-spec, confirmed.
Is this what you're talking about?
The internals are all supposed to be the same.

-Ted

sen2two · 01-25-2009, 01:11 AM

not smooth, butt less ribbed. i dont know, its probley just a jdm one.

never seen a smooth one either. sounds wierd, enfini tranny maybe?

Flooder · 01-25-2009, 11:18 PM

This might be a weird question, but are there any differences between the series transmissions in the way they shift? Everytime I've driven an S4 compared to my S5, when shifting it's more notchy, like it takes longer to shift. S5's have always been smooth and shift quicker. Maybe its all in my head, but its something I've noticed.

Whizbang · 02-02-2009, 06:18 PM

also the fifth gear ratio will change depending on the market. Japan, USA, and Europe (mostly UK) all had a different fifth gear. Ill try too look up what they were.

i also believe there was some minor changes to the shifter linkage systems on the S5 from the S4. Again ill try to confirm what and when.

Roen · 02-07-2009, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RETed

The 5th gear ratios are different.
Zenki FC3S turbo 5th gear = 0.862
Kouki FC3S turbo 5th gear = 0.819
BTW, the FD3S runs the same 5th gear ratio as the Kouki FC3S turbo.

I don't know what you're trying to do, but the FC versus FD trans are totally different beasts.
The dimensions are different, and they do not swap in terms of mounting.

-Ted

S4's were .762
S5's were .719

RETed · 02-08-2009, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roen

S4's were .762
S5's were .719

You're right Roen.
Sorry for the brain fart.
Thanx for the correction.

-Ted

Roen · 02-08-2009, 10:17 PM

np, I think I first read about the difference on fc3spro.com

Max777 · 02-10-2009, 08:49 PM

Hi, I just wanted to ask about convertible transmissions in here...

now, I know that the USDM automatic convertibles have a 3.9 rear end. Do the manual ones have the 3.9 as well or no?

Roen · 02-11-2009, 12:35 AM

I believe so.

Whizbang · 02-11-2009, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max777

Hi, I just wanted to ask about convertible transmissions in here...

now, I know that the USDM automatic convertibles have a 3.9 rear end. Do the manual ones have the 3.9 as well or no?

the 1988 and 1989 convertibles will have the 3.91 final drive regardless of transmission choice (1988 verts only came in 5 spd by the way)

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01-19-2009, 12:39 AM	#1
sen2two KTEC Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (2) Posts: 642 Rep Power: 0	S5 Vs. S4 Vs. JDM TII tranny ok, i have 2 spare TII trannys in my garage. and one in my 10AE. from what i have seen. there is no visual difference between s4 and s5 trannys. but you can tell by the mount if its on there. but that also could have been swappedsome time in the 15-20 years of its life. but i know gearing is slightly different between the 2 also. but one of my spare TII trannys has a very noticable difference in appearence. when i bought it, they guy said it was from a swap he bought. i cant remember if he bought a JDM one or local one. so if it is in fact a JDM II tranny, is there any difference between it and the USDM one? i was told that JDM Fd trannys are stronger. but i dont know if that was true either... anyone have the answer here??? __________________ what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2

01-23-2009, 03:20 AM	#3
sen2two KTEC Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (2) Posts: 642 Rep Power: 0	i wasnt wanting to use the FD tranny. i was just wondering if there was a difference between the us one and the jdm one. im really trying to figure out why this TII tranny looks different from the others and what it is... __________________ what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2

01-24-2009, 02:14 AM	#5
sen2two KTEC Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (2) Posts: 642 Rep Power: 0	i wasnt asking about the FD tranny. i just threw that in for reference. that the USDM and JDM might be different. from the first post: "but one of my spare TII trannys has a very noticable difference in appearence. when i bought it, they guy said it was from a swap he bought. i cant remember if he bought a JDM one or local one. so if it is in fact a JDM II tranny, is there any difference between it and the USDM one? i was told that JDM Fd trannys are stronger. but i dont know if that was true either..." im wondering why one of my TII trannys look different than the others i have seen. from what i have seen and been told. there is no visual difference between a S4/S5 TII tranny. so what do i have? __________________ what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2

01-25-2009, 01:11 AM	#7
sen2two KTEC Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (2) Posts: 642 Rep Power: 0	not smooth, butt less ribbed. i dont know, its probley just a jdm one. never seen a smooth one either. sounds wierd, enfini tranny maybe? __________________ what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2

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Flooder Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tucson, Arizona iTrader: (0) Posts: 321 Rep Power: 17	This might be a weird question, but are there any differences between the series transmissions in the way they shift? Everytime I've driven an S4 compared to my S5, when shifting it's more notchy, like it takes longer to shift. S5's have always been smooth and shift quicker. Maybe its all in my head, but its something I've noticed. __________________ AZRX7.COM Red 1991 A-package(SOLD) Red 1990 GXL(SOLD) White 1989 GTUs(DEAD) Red 1988 Turbo II(DD) Black 1988 Turbo II(SOLD) Rebuilt and street ported motor, Garrett T04E Turbo, 3" Turbo Inlet Duct/AEM Dry Flow Filter, Your Mom's MBC, Blitz FMIC, 890cc and 1000cc injectors, Tomei FPR, Walbro, Rtek 2.1 ECU, Taurus E-Fan, Turbonetics BOV, 3" Motoria/Corksport Turbo Back Exhaust, Emissions Removed, Greddy Boost Gauge, Megan Racing Water Temp Gauge, 5one5 Triple Gauge Pod, AEM Uego, GP Sports Body Kit, Fiber Images CF Hood, S5 Seats, S5 Tails, S5 Alt, Dual Alt Pulley, D2 Coilovers, NRG Quick Release, Shook Motorsports Radiator, HID's, AN/Steel Braided Oil Cooler Lines, SUPER JDM TYTE DRIFT BUTTON www.DensetsuMotorsports.com www.AZRX7.Com www.FloodersAdventure.com

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Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	also the fifth gear ratio will change depending on the market. Japan, USA, and Europe (mostly UK) all had a different fifth gear. Ill try too look up what they were. i also believe there was some minor changes to the shifter linkage systems on the S5 from the S4. Again ill try to confirm what and when. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

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Roen Evil Club Mod Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 183 Rep Power: 17	np, I think I first read about the difference on fc3spro.com

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Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL iTrader: (5) Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 18	Hi, I just wanted to ask about convertible transmissions in here... now, I know that the USDM automatic convertibles have a 3.9 rear end. Do the manual ones have the 3.9 as well or no? __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

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Roen Evil Club Mod Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 183 Rep Power: 17	I believe so.