The only thing that I'm not happy with in my 2005 Spectra5 is the 5th gear ratio. It's over 3000RPM at 110km/h (about 67MPH).
Gear ratios M/T A/T
1st 3.615:1 2.842:1
2nd 2.053:1 1.529:1
3rd 1.393:1 1.000:1
4th 1.061:1 0.712:1
5th 0.837:1 --
I love 1st through 3rd, they are well spaced and provide easy driving in city traffic. Has anyone here ever tried changing the 5th gear ratio? I'd love to have 5th actually drop the RPMs for sound and a touch better fuel economy. I'm sure I'm not the only one here with that thought.
If you've modified your transmission's gear ratios in any way, post it here and let us know what you used and the end results. I'm really curious to see if it's worth persuing.
Devin
Gear ratios M/T A/T
1st 3.615:1 2.842:1
2nd 2.053:1 1.529:1
3rd 1.393:1 1.000:1
4th 1.061:1 0.712:1
5th 0.837:1 --
I love 1st through 3rd, they are well spaced and provide easy driving in city traffic. Has anyone here ever tried changing the 5th gear ratio? I'd love to have 5th actually drop the RPMs for sound and a touch better fuel economy. I'm sure I'm not the only one here with that thought.
If you've modified your transmission's gear ratios in any way, post it here and let us know what you used and the end results. I'm really curious to see if it's worth persuing.
Devin