5-speeds

[rjc333]

So I threw this question out there under someone else's thread, but got no response.  Figured I'd try it here instead.  In an attempt to find a manual transmission to mate to my 3.1 to replace the autobox, I came across a decent deal on a '95 2.2 base with a 5 speed.  I pretty much need a whole donor car to ensure I have the right length axles and ECU and whatnot, otherwise finding just a transmission would be easy.  What I need to know is, are any of the other 5-speeds offered in Berettas (2.2, Quad) able to be mated up to a 3.1?

I've also come across a lot more 3.1/manual Sunbirds and Cavaliers, but nobody has been able to give me an answer whether or not the axles will work or not.  Any thoughts?

[93gt--z]

the 2.2 had the izuzu, which won't work...I don't think a quad will either. I think any j-body set-up should work, not 100 sure though. sorry.

[rweatherford]

Quad will work, but you have to swap bellhousings.  Just find a getrag.  You'll blow the Isuzu if you drive hard.

[rjc333]

Ok, so the Getrag is the one mated to the 3.1's I assume.  Shouldn't be too tough to find there.  But will the axles and the rest of the necessary hardware from a J-body match up?

[rjc333]

Ok, so I got in contact with Mantapart and they said the axles from a 3.1 equipped J-body will work.  Also said that the transmission from a 2.2 or 3.1 would work in a swap.  Apparently, the Quad uses a different bellhousing so it's transmission is not compatible in a swap.