another 5-speed blow-up...
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another 5-speed blow-up...
I'm only running a 2554R at 12PSI but I guess it was too much for the 5-speed.
Or maybe it was the rumble strip at Pacific Grand Prix (I shifted in 3rd while still on the rumble strip) when there was that nasty sound coming from my tranny. On my way to the pits, it actually sounded like a cash register (ka-ching...).
It didn't split the case, just took a large chunck out of 3rd gear.
Got another 5-speed on Craigslist and $150 and 8 hours later, the miata is running again...
Or maybe it was the rumble strip at Pacific Grand Prix (I shifted in 3rd while still on the rumble strip) when there was that nasty sound coming from my tranny. On my way to the pits, it actually sounded like a cash register (ka-ching...).
It didn't split the case, just took a large chunck out of 3rd gear.
Got another 5-speed on Craigslist and $150 and 8 hours later, the miata is running again...
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I'm on my 4th 5 speed transmission and have had enough. I have the 4.1 rear end (I *think* - 1.8 Eunos Roadster from 1993), and I'm a bit apprehensive about how short the gearing will be if I move to a 6 speed. Anyone still on the 4.3 rear end who can comment?
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Too short. Change your rear end if you do it. I have 4.10s and a 6 speed and I think its a little short, and I'm not even boosted at the moment.
Also if you have a 93 rear end wouldn't it make that a 4.3?
Also if you have a 93 rear end wouldn't it make that a 4.3?
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