some single over-head cam neon transmissions from 94 to 99 had a 3.55 final drive ratio. the increased size of the pinion gear and the casting of the ring gear make the setup more durable than the 94-99 3.94 final drive. some dual and single over-head cam transmissions had a .72 5'th gear. in 2000 (2001 model cars) the 3.94 final drive set was "UPDATED" to add strength to the pinion and ring gear, which makes them as durable as the 3.55 set. the 2001 1'st and 4'th gear ratios were also changed from 3.53 to 3.50 and 1.03 to .97 respectively in the base model neon. those also came equipped with a 3.55 final drive gear set, and "thicker" 1'st and second gears. in 2002, the 5'th gear was changed to .72 from teh .81 in teh previous year gear set. I believe the acr and the r/t transmissions retained the original gearing, but heavier duty 1'st and second gear, and final drive. the 2001+ transmissions use the same hydraulic slave cylinder that our cars do, and only require replacign the shift arms and mounting brackets. the 2002 base model transmission is the transmission of choice for high speed, high hp car.

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