Transmission differences?

01NeonR/T · Post by **01NeonR/T** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:00 pm

Hello everyone, I just had a general question: What is the difference between a 01-05 Neon manual transmission between the R/T and the other models? I know 2000 had cable driven, and in 01 it went to hydraulic, but I assume the bolt pattern is the same for the transmissions, and things like gear ratios would be a bit different, but is axle length different or something that would prevent me from putting in a different transmission out of a non-R/T car? Also if you happen to know the gear ratios, that would be nice too.

03blackrt · Post by **03blackrt** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:51 pm

All non-SRT 2gn neons (except early 2000's) got the New Venture Gear T350HD transaxle (a slightly beefed up version of the T350 that came with the first gen neons, hence the "HD" designation) . SRT's got the NVG T850.

The difference between the magnum (rt and acr) trans and the non-magnum trans is that the magnum has a higher final drive ratio, 3.94 compared to 3.55.

The T-850 has equal length halfshafts compared to the unequal halfsshaft of the T350's.

Bolt patern for mounting should be the same.

heres a cross reference

underway · Post by **underway** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:44 am

neons.org has a cool gear ratio/speed/rpm computer check it out

ACR MAN · Post by **ACR MAN** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 8:15 pm

The 2001-04 Magnum has a 3.94 final drive with a .81 fifth gear. The 2001-02 non-Magnum has a 3.55 final drive and .81 fifth gear. The 2003-05 non-Magnum has a 3.55 final drive with a .72 fifth gear. You can always find a link to the cross-reference chart in my sig. I thought I should link it since I'm the guy who researches and maintains the chart.

quicksilvr · Post by **quicksilvr** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 11:26 am

So for the 2000 cable tranny's, they used a gear lube right? Not an ATF? My car has a build date of March '00 (3-00 on the sticker). I never have 100% figured out which tranny I have, and what kind of lube it uses...cause I haven't had it apart yet.

Post by **Diablo0** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 7:36 pm

Yes I do believe in the early years or just 2000 they used MTF and then switched to ATF for cost cutting reasons.

GaboXNeoN · Post by **GaboXNeoN** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:23 am

So basicly... i have a 2000 es and if i want to get some power by changing the gear ratio by switchin trannys what would be my best bet???