Does anyone know the ratio of the auto tranny in a Japanese SVX??

Same as a USM SVX ratio

Are you sure, I've had two sources tell me that they are different. Do you have a Japanese source that can varify that. I'm hoping you are correct, it will sure make things easier.

Did they also tell you about the twin turbo police version in Japan? Not positive as I've never been to Japan but they are the same from every other country. Seems very wasteful and not very Japanese like for Subie to make 2000 with a different tranny. Wanna know for sure ask on http://www.subaru-svx.net.

Well, I've got it from two sources now, the JDM has a 3.70 ratio. That would make it a little quicker the the US version with it's 3.545. Actually, it is very common for the JDM to be different then the US model.