1st Gen FAQ: Is there a difference between turbo and non-turbo transmissions?

**deadmeat** · 4-22-02, 22:43

Is there a difference between turbo and non-turbo transmissions?

Yes, turbo and non turbo trannys do differ.

the turbo tranny is alot stronger than the non-turbo to handle the torque/hp the turbo engine puts out.

The non-turbo tranny is basically made of glass. if you try to put one on the Turbo engine, you will destroy the transmission in less than a month, probly even quicker than that. it was not made to handle any real power.

"Can i bolt the turbo transmission up to my non turbo engine?"

No.
The reason is that the non-turbo tranny will not bolt up to the gt motor. Differences in the number of splines, and how the bolt holes match up make it impossible.

"What about this FE3 i keep hearing about, will this work with my transmission?"

The FE3 motor will bolt up to the turbo transmission, and the tranny can handle the power of the FE3 engine.

But, if you try to bolt the FE3 up to the non-turbo transmission, you will more than likely kill the transmission very soon.

-meaty

**YouAsk** · 5-20-04, 6:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadmeat

Is there a difference between turbo and non-turbo transmissions?

Yes, turbo and non turbo trannys do differ.

the turbo tranny is alot stronger than the non-turbo to handle the torque/hp the turbo engine puts out.

The non-turbo tranny is basically made of glass. if you try to put one on the Turbo engine, you will destroy the transmission in less than a month, probly even quicker than that. it was not made to handle any real power.

"Can i bolt the turbo transmission up to my non turbo engine?"

No.
The reason is that the non-turbo tranny will not bolt up to the gt motor. Differences in the number of splines, and how the bolt holes match up make it impossible.

"What about this FE3 i keep hearing about, will this work with my transmission?"

The FE3 motor will bolt up to the turbo transmission, and the tranny can handle the power of the FE3 engine.

But, if you try to bolt the FE3 up to the non-turbo transmission, you will more than likely kill the transmission very soon.

-meaty

this makes no sense?

the 2.2i-turbo transmission doesn't bolt up to the non-turbo 2.2i.
the 2.2i-turbo transmission does bolt up the the fe3-dohc

and the non-turbo 2.2i bolt up the fe3-dohc?!?!?

how can the non-turbo 2.2i bolt up to the fe3-doch if it got another boltpattern/splines

**88MX6GT** · 5-20-04, 6:43

You need the right clutch and flywheel that goes to the matching gearcase to use any of them. The bolt pattern is the same.
If I am wrong someone correct me, but I am pretty sure I am right.

**FLAPOC-Pres** · 5-21-04, 8:36

You know deadmeat posted that back April 2002
I think you right Tommy

**rscircuitcity** · 10-28-06, 23:58

the turbo trans can too bolt to the n/a just need to change out to turbo parts lik mount, shifter links... etc.

4-22-02, 22:43	#1 (permalink)
deadmeat Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sarasota, Florida, FL, USA Age: 26 iTrader: (0)	Is there a difference between turbo and non-turbo transmissions? Yes, turbo and non turbo trannys do differ. the turbo tranny is alot stronger than the non-turbo to handle the torque/hp the turbo engine puts out. The non-turbo tranny is basically made of glass. if you try to put one on the Turbo engine, you will destroy the transmission in less than a month, probly even quicker than that. it was not made to handle any real power. "Can i bolt the turbo transmission up to my non turbo engine?" No. The reason is that the non-turbo tranny will not bolt up to the gt motor. Differences in the number of splines, and how the bolt holes match up make it impossible. "What about this FE3 i keep hearing about, will this work with my transmission?" The FE3 motor will bolt up to the turbo transmission, and the tranny can handle the power of the FE3 engine. But, if you try to bolt the FE3 up to the non-turbo transmission, you will more than likely kill the transmission very soon. -meaty
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88MX6GT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Winter Park, FL, USA Age: 29 iTrader: (0)	You need the right clutch and flywheel that goes to the matching gearcase to use any of them. The bolt pattern is the same. If I am wrong someone correct me, but I am pretty sure I am right.
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FLAPOC-Pres Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Tampa,, FL, USA Age: 30 iTrader: (0)	You know deadmeat posted that back April 2002 I think you right Tommy
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rscircuitcity Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Plano/Dallas, TX, USA Age: 23 iTrader: (0)	the turbo trans can too bolt to the n/a just need to change out to turbo parts lik mount, shifter links... etc.
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