difference between 85 -87 tranny

[dow j]

Is the 85 tranny different from the 87?Jim

 

[Chad Oliver]

yes

I've been told 85 doesn't use the BRF valve body. This might get a better response in the trans section.

 

[6SENSE]

84/85 tranny is tagged "BQ" and 86/87 is "BRF". Your tranny should have a metal tag at the tail housing with the designation. Hopefully the valve body inside will match .

86/87 BRF tranny has a different valve body (as Chad mentioned) which IS considered [better] an upgrade from the BQ. Also has a different servo which is supposed to give a firmer [I think] 1-2 shift.

The BQ tranny is no chump though. It is definately not the same as just any old 200r4. I know some guys who converted to 87 setup (engine) and did not touch the tranny and are doing great. Besides, you can always throw in a shift kit, or a upgraded servo if you wanted (heck, they do this to the BRFs too).

Tranny section, Im sure, will disect the two for you and tell you probably more than you ever wanted to know .

 

[irockwithdirt]

Thought I read the D5 only came in the 86-7 cars also

 

[6SENSE]

Originally posted by irockwithdirt
Thought I read the D5 only came in the 86-7 cars also

D5's on all the 84's Ive come across. I am almost positive all four years came with the same convertor.