View Poll Results: Is ths MS 6spd trans worth 1100 shipped?
Yes, get the 1100 trans
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10.00%
No, get 3-5 old 5 speeds
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55.00%
That shit is overpriced, wait and get a different 6 speed
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35.00%
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6 speed MS trans
09-06-2007, 05:16 PM
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I see the tranny generally going for about $700+/- $100. Figure freight to be $100-150.
Unless your power ambitions are high, get a 5 speed; you'll be happier with the ratios.
Unless your power ambitions are high, get a 5 speed; you'll be happier with the ratios.
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09-06-2007, 05:17 PM
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The only reason i would want a 6spd is if i was going to swap the 6th gear for a something with a taller ratio. The strength of the 6spd is nice, but do you need it.
If you want a taller ratio, you should swap your ring gear and pinion for something like a 3.6 or w/e people were discussing recently.
If you want a taller ratio, you should swap your ring gear and pinion for something like a 3.6 or w/e people were discussing recently.
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09-06-2007, 05:27 PM
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I am unaware of any differences in the tranny. The MS does have beefier axles than non MS cars, making the rear swap a little more enticing. Not that I've ever heard of an axle snapping though.
You'll want a 3.6 R&P if you get the 6 speed. 1st is pretty useless, you might be better starting in 2nd.
You'll want a 3.6 R&P if you get the 6 speed. 1st is pretty useless, you might be better starting in 2nd.
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09-06-2007, 07:05 PM
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brb...
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09-06-2007, 07:20 PM
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My miata is still NA, but in my old GTI turbo, it liked the longer gear ratios so you could stay in the boost longer in each gear. I kind of like the idea of the 5-speed w/ 3.9 - you should be producing plenty of torque so no wories about the 1st-gear launch.
When I was on the Vortex, you should have seen all the whiny posts from the guys with 337's and other special-edition models that had 6-speeds with shorter ratios. Apparently(they said) 5-speeds put up better 0-60 and 0-90 numbers because ratios forced an extra upshift for the 6-speeds.
When I was on the Vortex, you should have seen all the whiny posts from the guys with 337's and other special-edition models that had 6-speeds with shorter ratios. Apparently(they said) 5-speeds put up better 0-60 and 0-90 numbers because ratios forced an extra upshift for the 6-speeds.
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09-06-2007, 08:11 PM
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OK, results from my TomTom which I've determined is pretty accurate once it catches up so that meant trying to keep it right at the rev limit which is pretty tricky.
5 speed 94 trans
3.90 Torsen
215/45/15 tires which are a bit smaller than 205/50/15's
1st- 37mph
2nd- 63mph
3rd- 90mph*
4th- 118mph*
When I get the thing on a dyno I'll post those numbers.
*uhhh, these speeds were reached on a closed course, not a public roadway
5 speed 94 trans
3.90 Torsen
215/45/15 tires which are a bit smaller than 205/50/15's
1st- 37mph
2nd- 63mph
3rd- 90mph*
4th- 118mph*
When I get the thing on a dyno I'll post those numbers.
*uhhh, these speeds were reached on a closed course, not a public roadway
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09-06-2007, 08:17 PM
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**** that 'closed course' bullshit, we're not pussies here
Here, I'll make you feel more comfortable, "I've had my car to rev limit in 5th gear on a public highway on multiple occasions."
Here, I'll make you feel more comfortable, "I've had my car to rev limit in 5th gear on a public highway on multiple occasions."
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09-06-2007, 08:31 PM
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plus my girlfriend was in the car...
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09-06-2007, 10:12 PM
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I have a rebuilt 5-speed and 3.90s. Excellent combo for my engine's output. I'd only consider the 6-speed if the engine makes enough that reliability is a concern, but then I'd want a set of 3.63s instead of the 3.90s. With the 3.90s, first gear has a use. Cruising rpms are a bit lower as well. I think the longer one waits to get a 6 speed, the lower the prices may become as more cars with them wind up in the boneyard.
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