February 19, 200422 yr Just making sure here (after a failed extensive search), The 4th gear ratio is taller on the 83/84 models than the 80-82's, right?
February 19, 200422 yr for ea81 d/r and s/r 4wd 83-84 has a higher ratio for both 3rd and 4th then 81-82.
February 19, 200422 yr Yep - 81/82 is what you want for off-road and big tires.... 83 and UP (to 89 here in the states) are all taller in 3rd and 4th GD
February 19, 200422 yr Hi NV, the graphic i saw had a breakdown of all the subaru transmissions, the 80-82 ones had the same first and second ratios, third was 25% lower, and 4th was 15% lower than the 82-84 transmissions. I thought the taller gears would be good to have on the Phoenix trip, but I was wrong. So, my spare trans will be going in, unless I can find a DR 5speed soon. sure would not have helped on the drive over the Sierras, I only got to second once between Boomtown and Truckee...crawling along in first will try to find that file for you... David
February 19, 200422 yr The shorter gears make it more fun to drive - better acceleration in a stock roo. GD
February 19, 200422 yr Author OK, thanks fellas. Just the info I've been looking for. Mendo: Glad to hear you're home in one piece.
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