W5x aftermarket short ratio kits? Anyone got any leads?

**irishtwincam** · 15-02-2008, 10:30 AM

Tried to search for "close ratio" and "w5x gear kits" but the search funtionality is limited.
Doesnt allow AND/OR ing the parameters to narrow down results.

Anyway,

Does anyone in Aus/Nz or USA sell W5x close ratio boxes for racing?
Either gear kits for a box, with rebuild instructions,
or
built and blueprinted boxes with the close ratio gear kits?

Cheers.

**GA61XX** · 15-02-2008, 12:26 PM

I've always liked the W57.. as to me it is a close ratio box..
The W55 has a low 1st gear, & the W58 has a tall 5th gear...

W55
Ratios:

First Gear: 3.566:1
Second Gear: 2.056:1
Third Gear: 1.384:1
Fourth Gear: 1.00:1
Fifth Gear: 0.85:1
Reverse: -4.091:1

W57
Ratios:

First Gear: 3.285:1
Second Gear: 1.894:1
Third Gear: 1.275:1
Fourth Gear: 1.00:1
Fifth Gear: 0.861:1
Reverse: -3.768:1

W58
Ratios:

First Gear: 3.285:1
Second Gear: 1.894:1
Third Gear: 1.275:1
Fourth Gear: 1.00:1
Fifth Gear: 0.783:1
Reverse: -3.768:1

i hope this helps..

cheers

**irishtwincam** · 15-02-2008, 12:41 PM

Was thinking TOMS or TRD gear kitted boxes.

**brett_celicacoupe** · 15-02-2008, 12:43 PM

"celica RA45" was selling a trd close ratio W58 a while ago.

best to speak to him

**GA61XX** · 15-02-2008, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by irishtwincam

Was thinking TOMS or TRD gear kitted boxes.

cool..

TRD sounds good...

i try to keep things stock.. as it's easy to find parts in local wrecking yards..

**rick q** · 15-02-2008, 02:11 PM

You could also try Albins http://www.albinsgear.com.au/pGearsets.html#34.

I have their's in a T50 and it's great

**gianttomato** · 15-02-2008, 02:26 PM

yep. Ivan Albins as above. Big wait though.

**strat** · 17-02-2008, 01:47 PM

Have you given PPG a try, rather costly but worth a try. BP18t runs one in his ip car with a W58.

**Fish** · 17-02-2008, 07:29 PM

needam might do something aswell.

**Cameron_Datto** · 17-02-2008, 10:05 PM

PPG _ Do 2 Types of close ratio gear sets for the W55-8 boxes ,,

"celica RA45" got a couple close ratio gear sets made by Ivan Albins which is a lot cheaper to buy than PPG , even though PPG Products a Work of Art , Iam 1/2 keen on getting a close ratio Gearset made by Ivan Albins in the same ratios as "Celica Ra45 "
1st is 2.77 2nd is 1.59 3rd is 1.24 and 5th is .880 ,This is Still a Syncro Box , So if you are Keen on getting them to make a few at the same time Let me Know .