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Old 03-13-11, 03:57 PM
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S4 vs S5 tranny

Is there any difference between an S4 and an S5 tranny? It's going into a 1991 JDM GTX
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An S4 turbo transmission will have a taller 5th gear (0.719 vs. 0.762), and it will mount differently. You'll need an S4 crossmember and y-bracket to bolt it to your chassis. http://www.mazdatrix.com/g3.htm
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thanks for the info,

should I get an S4 clutch assembly and the shifter as well since I will be switching the dog shifter out as well? will it be a direct fit in a 91 GTX ?

another question: Is the clutch/shifter assembly different on right hand drive RX7s ?
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Turbo clutches are turbo clutches for FCs, regardless if its s4 or s5.

Reference: http://mazdatrix.com/fclutch.htm
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Originally Posted by TheAbsence
Turbo clutches are turbo clutches for FCs, regardless if its s4 or s5.

Reference: http://mazdatrix.com/fclutch.htm
so the clutch assembly can stay, but I have to change to a factory shifter correct? since the dog shifter is differnet.
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You will need a s4 shifter, yes.
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the only difference between oem s4 and s5 shifters is the **** thread pattern. either can be used in either transmission. i dont know what a dog shifter is.
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Didn't know that... good to know I can swap a s4 back in and still use my s5 shifter.
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I'm using an s4 shifter on my s5 trans right now so I can keep my s4 shift ****.
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well........ mnah!
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Originally Posted by TheAbsence
I'm using an s4 shifter on my s5 trans right now so I can keep my s4 shift ****.
Me too. The S5 one was ugly and beat to hell, but I have an S4 one in perfect shape.
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