5AT gear ratios

[rodslinger]

I can't seem to find the factory gear ratios for the FS5A-EL tranny anywhere. Was wondering if Mazda used a different final drive ratio for transmission in the 2007-2010 5 than the 3 for the same years. Some manufacturers do that because of weight difference and fuel economy goals.

 

[Robotazky]

http://www.vibratesoftware.com/html_help/2011/Mazda/2009/2009_Mazda5.htm

 

[rodslinger]

http://www.vibratesoftware.com/html_help/2011/Mazda/2009/2009_Mazda5.htm

Info I have shows the final drive as 3.458:1. I've seen both ratios listed for the automatic but nothing definiate to show if it is for specific year, model or what. That link shows it as 3.863:1 Argh!!!!

 

[Silentnoise713]

Courious, what will you do when you find out? Tranny swap or change gear?

 

[rodslinger]

Courious, what will you do when you find out? Tranny swap or change gear?

Probably just grab a junkyard tranny out of a 3 if it has the numericaly lower ratio. I've seen several close by with 10-20k on them for about $350. I'm having some traction issues in 1st gear and would like to see if this would help my highway cruising mileage.