I thinking having both the 4:1 and the 2.72 just give a wide array of options
With you there. Having a 3-speed is WAY better than a 2-speed and WAY WAY better than our stock setup. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Of course, NO t-case is almost better than 1.9! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
... and speaking of options now that your auto your gonna want to be able to still pick what gear your in once in low range so check these guys out i have one of their shifter setups in my montero and love it works great.
http://radesignsproducts.com/Rail.html Uh. I think I understand how this is suppsoed to work. You're using their Rock Shifter? Without the TCM, correct?
I read through all their stuff and if I understand what's what ...
So, you can retain the stock TCM. Which I would think would be necessary for emissions testing - not to pass, but to keep the testers from killing themselves and/or someone else. They're not going to know how to 'shift' an auto. Hell, they can barely test a M/T anymore. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
The Rail II works in conjunction with the FACTORY floor shifter. If you have a Rock Shifter, the Rail or Baja are not necessary. The question is, would it work in conjunction with the Mitsu shifter?
So, the idea would be to retain the stock shifter assembly and install the Rail II to give stock performance on the highway while giving what basically amounts to clutch-less manual transmission behavior on the trail.
Do I have this correct?
Something else just occurred to me. Since the '99 Sport Limited has a different transmission and PCM, it also has a different selector, right? I don't remember the wiring being the same for the ECM/TCM units and the PCM units. So, if I plan to use the AW with, say, the '95/'96 TCM, I'll need the selector that works with the TCM.
So, another question. What would be the best TCM? I expect that would mean the one that has the fewest connections to the ECM - i.e. standalone - so that means '97/98 or older. Would there be a preference? Are there better options?
AND, I know the 3.0/3.5L bell housing bolt patterns changed in '96. The older stuff isn't supposed to bolt to the newer engines. Is this just a bell housing change or do I need to look at a '97/'98 Montero/Montero Sport AW?
Edward
