I'm gauging interest in possibly doing a group buy to Jacks for EVOIII taller 5th gears.
I do not know whether or not there will be a discount, but at the very least we can combine the shipping on this item.
The EvoIII 5th gear is 10% taller, which results in a higher overall top speed, but more importantly for us DDs and cruisers, a lower cruising RPM. Lower cruising RPM = less gas = longer cruise

The gears are currently listed at $230/set
http://www.jackstransmissions.com/collections/trans-parts/products/evoiii-5th-gear

More information can be found here.
http://www.jackstransmissions.com/collections/trans-parts/products/evoiii-5th-gear

The install is incredibly easy as the tranny doesn't even have to leave the vehicle. Pull the end cover off, slap on the gears, and away you go. (yes, it's obviously more involved then that, but the point is, the tranny can stay in the car.)

Keep us updated on this, I will more than likely be joining you on this.

Same gearing from 1g and 2g right? I may be interested in this for both of mine. When do you expect to buy them?

The gear is compatible with all FWD and AWD trannies for 90-99 DSM/EVOs. Direct swap!

Sounds interesting, but I'd need to get my bitch running first.

The cost is reasonable.

Count me in 100% Johnny.

If we can get some discount i am interested

Did Jack get back to you on a group buy price? I've been running the tall 5th for a few years now. The lower rpm is nice for long cruises

Make a list.

Let's get this started now. I need sh!t to do this upcoming off season.

1. Johnny Larmond
2. Guillaume Berton
3. Alex Ak
4. Mike Eng
5. Terry S ???
6. Bryan L ???

1. Johnny Larmond
2. Guillaume Berton (possibly 2x if we can get some sort of discount)
3. Alex Ak
4. Mike Eng
5. Terry S ???
6. Bryan L ???

1. Johnny Larmond
2. Guillaume Berton (possibly 2x if we can get some sort of discount)
3. Alex Ak
4. Mike Eng
5. Terry S ???
6. Bryan L ???
7. Salomon (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)

1. Johnny Larmond
2. Guillaume Berton (possibly 2x if we can get some sort of discount)
3. Alex Ak
4. Mike Eng
5. Terry S ???
6. Bryan L (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)
7. Salomon (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)

1. Johnny Larmond
2. Guillaume Berton (possibly 2x if we can get some sort of discount)
3. Alex Ak
4. Mike Eng
5. Terry S (All about the benjamins)
6. Bryan L (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)
7. Salomon (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)

1. Johnny Larmond x2. (have 2 cars, can't pick favorites . )
2. Guillaume Berton (possibly 2x if we can get some sort of discount)
3. Alex Ak
4. Mike Eng
5. Terry S (All about the benjamins)
6. Bryan L (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)
7. Salomon (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)

1. Johnny Larmond x2. (have 2 cars, can't pick favorites . )
2. Guillaume Berton (possibly 2x if we can get some sort of discount)
3. Alex Ak
4. Mike Eng
5. Terry S (All about the benjamins)
6. Bryan L (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)
7. Salomon (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)
8. Henri Masse (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)

1. Johnny Larmond x2. (have 2 cars, can't pick favorites . )
2. Guillaume Berton (possibly 2x if we can get some sort of discount)
3. Alex Ak
4. Mike Eng
5. Terry S (All about the benjamins)
6. Bryan L (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)
7. Salomon (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)
8. Henri Masse (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)
9. Nick Gallo (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)

If this does fit the fwd tranny, not sure they'll benefit much as they already have a taller 5th gear vs awd. If your fwd probably not worth the cost, might be something like 100 rpms difference (its been a long time since I was fwd)

I have the evoIII in my TRE tranny as well. I'm right around 3K @ 120kph. Think its around 400rpm this drops vs stock awd gear.

Cool Daren. Thanks for the info!

1. Johnny Larmond x2. (have 2 cars, can't pick favorites . )
2. Guillaume Berton (possibly 2x if we can get some sort of discount)
3. Alex Ak
4. Mike Eng
5. Terry S (All about the benjamins)
6. Bryan L (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)
7. Salomon (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)
8. Henri Masse (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)
9. Nick Gallo (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)
10. Jamie Valcamp

1. Johnny Larmond x2. (have 2 cars, can't pick favorites . )
2. Guillaume Berton (possibly 2x if we can get some sort of discount)
3. Alex Ak
4. Mike Eng
5. Terry S (All about the benjamins)
6. Bryan L (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)
7. Henri Masse (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)
8. Nick Gallo (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)
9. Jamie Valcamp

Gotta pass on this now that I'm getting that TRE Taller 5th, unless we end up getting some ridiculous pricing, but still 90% likely out.

Makes me wonder whether or not we can get someone to make those gears..... Hmmmmmmmm 10% is great, 25% is a LOT (I know my oil pressure is pretty low at 2000rpm), but 20% would be minty fresh.

You're gonna want something that doesn't require taking apart the transmission for installation, ideally, the TRE gear does.

That being said, getting gears made isn't hard, it's just not necessarily cheap, either.

Exactly. I'll do a little research and see what I can come up with. I'm still interested in the evo gearset. Haven't heard back yet. I'll try again on Monday.

I have the Evo III 5th and I accomplished 8L/100km from Saskatoon to Calgary with plenty of 170ish passes and a typical cruising speed of 117kph, without cruise control, and about 400lb in the car that I typically don't have.

So, pretend I would have had 10L/100km with the stock gear, 1200km both ways - it would have been an extra 24L @ 1.31 - $31.44 savings in that single trip.

This gear is a really good investment if you ever use fifth on a regular basis, it will simply pay for itself.

I'm sold

1. Johnny Larmond x2. (have 2 cars, can't pick favorites . )
2. Guillaume Berton (possibly 2x if we can get some sort of discount)
3. Alex Ak
4. Mike Eng
5. Terry S (All about the benjamins)
6. Bryan L (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)
7. Henri Masse (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)
8. Nick Gallo (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)
9. Jamie Valcamp
10.Pedro Suarez (Depending on what the final price comes to and when, but probably)

I'll be trying to get in contact with someone again tomorrow to discuss possible price drops for a group buy.
Will report back with results.

Thanks for the leg work Johnny

Would be nice to be able to criuse down the 401 faster then 120kms/h without the motor screaming!

1. Johnny Larmond x2. (have 2 cars, can't pick favorites . )
2. Guillaume Berton (possibly 2x if we can get some sort of discount)
3. Alex Ak
4. Mike Eng
5. Terry S (All about the benjamins)
6. Bryan L (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)
7. Henri Masse (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)
8. Nick Gallo (Depending on what the final price comes to, but probably)
9. Jamie Valcamp
10.Pedro Suarez (Depending on what the final price comes to and when, but probably)
11.Mike Kuttz- lets see the $$

cruise in neutral man

Who in the hell is that?

Won't be going very far in neutral.

stoned kid

He looks like a dumbass lol

LMFAO wtf was the point of that

Johnny any new updates on this?

Also congrats on the commercial license!

To be honest.... I COMPLETELY forgot!!! My bad everyone! Got caught up in all the other stuff swirling around. I'll try and touch base right now!

Just heard back!

On orders of 10+, the gears at 205USD/set. (savings of $25 with the sale price) They're currently on backorder, so once the order is places, it could take a couple weeks to full.

Lets restart the list and put a ye or ne to your names if you're ok with that price.