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is the sunbird 3.1 with a 5 speed the same as the GP's 282 as in gear ratio it's a 1992. also it has a red plastic cap on the dip stick you just pull on it and pull out the stick. the fluid looked clear had no grit in it.

it was sitting at pick n pull in auburn ny 13021. motor & tranny & everything that went with it that was as of tuesday this week.

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is the sunbird 3.1 with a 5 speed the same as the GP's 282 as in gear ratio it's a 1992. also it has a red plastic cap on the dip stick you just pull on it and pull out the stick. the fluid looked clear had no grit in it.

it was sitting at pick n pull in auburn ny 13021. motor & tranny & everything that went with it that was as of tuesday this week.

 

HM-282's in W-Body's got the following gear ratios:

 

1st 3.77

2nd 2.19

3rd 1.38

4th 1.03

5th 0.81

 

In J and L Body's they got a different setup (lighter cars and smaller diameter tires):

 

1st 3.50

2nd 2.05

3rd 1.38

4th 0.94

5th 0.72

 

Both have the same 3.61 axle ratio though.

 

Coincidently, the gear ratios in the W Body cars are EXACTLY the same as 1991 Quad 4 HO's got (and 91 ONLY).

 

Either way, while the J and L Body cars got better overall gear SPACING (to match the MFI engine's powerband), they are geared a little too long overall when matched with the W-Body's heavier weight and tall tires.

 

I'd hold out for a W-Body specific trans unless you plan on forced induction in the future.

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