> Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:11 pm
> Post subject: This claims 6sp auto.
>
http://www.venus-auto.com/inventory/toyota/i-st215.htm
I Doubt That; but Possible. I Thought the Last year of the Caldina was '97 ?
> From what I have been told the 5speed manuals use the st205 gearbox.
Probably. There were Caldinas offered as manual; 1st and 2nd gens.
# tw2
# Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand
# Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 5:59 am
# I am claiming that the caldina was probably manual here
Which model or year of Caldina ? There were Certainly manual Caldinas.
Some came with engines Other than the 3SGTE and only fwd ?
I assumed the last generation GTFour with the 3SGTE and AWD was Only automatic. Probably 4spd ?
I have the Sales brochure, but it is in Japanese.
The '05 one I sat in at the Toyota Mega@web was automatic.
> Since the toyota carib etc have 6 speed
I'd have to look up That car. Was it offered with a 3sgte or an S series motor ?
(the 1zz Was offered with a 6sp manual)
> An extra gear would be great, 3rd just doesn't extend high enough for my liking.
There are custom gear sets for the ST185 and ST205 trannies, if you have $$$.
Change over the gears final drives to the RC or rally tranny ?
I'd love to have an an inexpensive Auto awd set up.
The new matrix USDM models have he 2.4L, w-auto only.
Pricey though. Cheaper better to do a 3sgte and auto in an older chassis...
Regards;