LD25Delta9
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- Feb 12, 2008
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Ft. Wayne,
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Hey guys, just thought I'd share this bit of information. For anyone looking into a rwd setup on the 2.0/2.4 block, the trans of choice for the dodge guys has been the R154 from a mkiii supra...until about a year ago.
The MA-5 from a 2.8l Chevy Colorado has been confirmed to work without the need for shaving the Liberty bellhousing. Here's a link to the turbododge thread explaining the setup. MA-5 Confirmed to work for Chrysler 2.0/2.4 Block
The R154 input shaft is slightly shorter which requires the bellhousing to be shaved down for proper fitment. Apparently, the MA-5 input shaft is about 1/2" longer, the synchros are beefier, and can be picked up for a fraction of the cost of the R154. The R154 runs anywhere from $800 to $1300 used, whereas the MA-5 can be picked up for $300 to $500.
Short story long, MA-5= beefier, cheaper, less fabrication: WINNING!
*EDIT* Link fixed
The MA-5 from a 2.8l Chevy Colorado has been confirmed to work without the need for shaving the Liberty bellhousing. Here's a link to the turbododge thread explaining the setup. MA-5 Confirmed to work for Chrysler 2.0/2.4 Block
The R154 input shaft is slightly shorter which requires the bellhousing to be shaved down for proper fitment. Apparently, the MA-5 input shaft is about 1/2" longer, the synchros are beefier, and can be picked up for a fraction of the cost of the R154. The R154 runs anywhere from $800 to $1300 used, whereas the MA-5 can be picked up for $300 to $500.
Short story long, MA-5= beefier, cheaper, less fabrication: WINNING!
*EDIT* Link fixed
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