how to identify a 4-speed manual from a 5 speed tranny?

[209s30280Z]

I was wondering if any one can tell me if there are certain part numbers for the 4 speed tranny from a 5 speed one? How could i tell other than shifting it? because, its hard to tell when i shifted if felt like a 5th gear but maybe not because it was hard to get in that spot theirfor maybe its a 4spd idk. The only thing i see on my tranny is a #sign then 5 and has a spot for 2 sensors and i looked at a 4 speed one at pick n pill it has number 4 and only one spot for a sensor.

Edited April 30, 2010 by 209s30280Z

[asparagus]

I was wondering if any one can tell me if there are certain part numbers for the 4 speed tranny from a 5 speed one? How could i tell other than shifting it? because, its hard to tell when i shifted if felt like a 5th gear but maybe not because it was hard to get in that spot theirfor maybe its a 4spd idk. The only thing i see on my tranny is a #sign then 5 and has a spot for 2 sensors and i looked at a 4 speed one at pick n pill it has number 4 and only one spot for a sensor.

 

 

the reverse switch location is slightly different.

 

the 4spd switch location is located on the left spot(this one was retapped on the right and relocated for 5spd, sorry for the confusion i cant find a better pic)

 

 

and this is the 5spd switch location (its on the right, notice the left flat spot is un tapped)

Edited April 30, 2010 by asparagus

[z2go]

Here's a good place to look also, these guys have published a lot of technical references. They have microfiche, FSM's, etc. They also have an S130 site for if you have a later model 5spd.

 

http://www.xenonz31.com/s30/reference.html

[Two80z4me]

maybe too simple, but try shifting it through the gears

[skib]

You can tell just by looking at it.

A 4 speed will have a 6 bolt plate on top in front of the shifter, a 5 speed with just be a smooth ridge.

Edited May 1, 2010 by skib