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Message started by Dave Cotie on 10/12/10 at 18:47:38

Title: Final Drive Ratio - 97 Outback
Post by Dave Cotie on 10/12/10 at 18:47:38

Yea, I know I am annoying.

Anyway 97 Outback most of what I have read indicates that it should have a 3.90:1 FD, but the FSM that I downloaded last night (thanks Ryan) indicates that a 97 had a 4.11:1 FD.

Any Subaru techs or geeks that can confirm for sure? I am looking to pick-up a used tranny and need to know before the weekend.

It seems that my Outback is geared pretty low, but I think it would be hard to tell the difference between a 3.90 and a 4:11 just by feel.

Title: Re: Final Drive Ratio - 97 Outback
Post by nhibbert on 10/12/10 at 19:08:56

According to The Yeti its 4.11:

http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/74-outback-4-cylinder/6093-1997-outback-gear-ratio.html

You know Dave, you might want to sign up on that site.

Title: Re: Final Drive Ratio - 97 Outback
Post by Dave Cotie on 10/12/10 at 19:21:00

Thanks Norm and yes I registered.

Title: Re: Final Drive Ratio - 97 Outback
Post by Do_It_Sidewayz on 10/12/10 at 19:58:09

Should be 4.11.

Most/all Naturally Aspirated Subarus with 5 spds are 4.11.

Best sure fire way to tell is to get the Transmission code off the VIN plate in the engine bay, and plug it into google. You'll likely get your answer.

Title: Re: Final Drive Ratio - 97 Outback
Post by Dave Cotie on 10/12/10 at 21:52:29

Thanks Chris - confirmed that it is a 4.11 trans code TY752VACCA