How do I identify a 1.6 vs 1.8 tranny?
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How do I identify a 1.6 vs 1.8 tranny?
I believe the PO may have put a 1.8 tranny in my '91. Since I am shopping for a new tranny identification of what I actually need would be helpful <G>. So, can I look under the car and identify what I have?
FWIW, I've gone from thinking I had a worn out 220K mile 1.6 tranny to thinking I screwed up a perfectly good 60K mile 1.8 tranny.
FWIW, I've gone from thinking I had a worn out 220K mile 1.6 tranny to thinking I screwed up a perfectly good 60K mile 1.8 tranny.
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I believe they are interchangable (you have to use the correct clutch and flywheel) but not the same. If I have a 1.8 tranny in my '91 that means if I screw up and buy a 1.6 tranny I'll have to change my clutch and get rid of my lightened flywheel.
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The 1.8 tranny has a better synchro on 2nd, makes the 1-2 shift feel better. They are otherwise identical. They are exactly as strong/weak. Either clutch set up will work with either tranny.
I have a 1.8 flywheel and clutch between my original 1.6 engine and tranny.
The only 1.8 tranny that won't directly swap to your 1.6 stuff is the 6 speed. IIRC it will bolt up to the motor fine, but is a bit longer than the 5 speed so you'd need to swap driveshafts too. There may be some other misc minor issues as well, don't remember the details, but the swap isn't bad.
I have a 1.8 flywheel and clutch between my original 1.6 engine and tranny.
The only 1.8 tranny that won't directly swap to your 1.6 stuff is the 6 speed. IIRC it will bolt up to the motor fine, but is a bit longer than the 5 speed so you'd need to swap driveshafts too. There may be some other misc minor issues as well, don't remember the details, but the swap isn't bad.
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I thought the 6 was junk (to most people) since the gears were so short. Seemed like all you did was shift every 3 seconds. Is this not true? I think I have a 4.3 rear end in mine (was this the shortest?).
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Yeah you'd definitely be shifting more with the 6 speed. People get it for the pimp factor and the fact that it's stronger than the 5 speed. It would definitely be more work to drive, and not necessarily any quicker around the track due to extra shifting. I believe there are more ribs on the 6 speed case than on the 5 speed, makes the case stronger and less likely to flex.
The 6 speed with a 4.30 would surely suck *****, especially with a turbo.
The 6 is likely to survive with 250-300 rwhp. A 5 speed may have to be replaced from time to time. But you can find the 5 speeds for $200, and the 6 speed will run $600-800 for the tranny plus upfront costs for the swap.
The 6 speed with a 4.30 would surely suck *****, especially with a turbo.
The 6 is likely to survive with 250-300 rwhp. A 5 speed may have to be replaced from time to time. But you can find the 5 speeds for $200, and the 6 speed will run $600-800 for the tranny plus upfront costs for the swap.
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