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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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5 to 6 speed conversion........

I have an evo 8 with the 5 speed tranny. I love it, dont get me wrong, but i was pondering in my mind that a 6 speed would work. I've only heard one other person doing this but this was a while back. Has anyone heard bout this and could this be done? That other guy that did it i dont know if it worked for him or not....
Old Dec 15, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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Y do you want a six speed?
Old Dec 15, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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I remember the guy telling me that his car is a daily driver.....that he uses it for travel along with the track. I was just thinking how much better would the 6 speed do over the 5 speed, and if they are any pros and cons to doing this swap? I do like my 5 speed, and its very rare i travel in it, but if i have to its 273 miles at about 85 to 90 miles an hour.....the car is running at 4000rpms constant......
Old Dec 15, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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I have 100,000 miles on my 6 speed. Don't listen to Warrtalon
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 02:10 AM
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not sure why you couldn't. i swapped to a 5 from my 6 and it all worked fine.
off the top of my head you'll need cables, console, shifter housing, electronic plug on trans(i forget what it does-reverse switch maybe). also uses a different clutch.

i swapped mine after breaking two of them.

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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 02:26 AM
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theres a thread about people complaining about 6spd and them moving to 5 speed. fact is the 6spd is weaker on 4th 5th 6th gear but if used correctly it will last. before the evo i drove the skyline R33 GTR. during highways i always thought the revs were abit high, 3200rpm+. yes i know these cars are high revving engines but i just like to cruise not to hammer. moving to a R34 gtr was so much better on cruising. though i admit i baby it more.....so i drive like a granny, who's gonna tell me im not driving correctly? i like the 6spd option to be honest, driving these cars you cant complain about petrol. but if your like me and you like to baby your car, take a 6 spd
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 02:31 AM
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I have a 2006 mr 6speed trans with all the cables and console. the whole sha-bang. I just did a 5 speed conversion. It has a blown 4th but it has 29k on it and ill give u the whole kit for a really good price and u could just rebuild it. the shop that did the install said about $1500 to remove it, rebuild it and re-install. and they are kinda pricey too. Pm me.
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 02:38 AM
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yup yup. did the same swap. I still have the mr trim around my shifter though. I have tried selling my 6spd forever. no dice. I really miss how smooth the 6 shifted though.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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i understand that in some states the speed limit is a little slower than here.....My reason for traveling is due to my alarm being installed (compustar). The only dealer is over 250 miles away which sucks but i dont mind taking the drive. It's just at 4000 rpms for 3 hours whould kinda hurt me afterwards because i feel as if im wearing the engine more than i should.....I still wanna take my car to the track and all but just for traveling....I would like a 6 speed to keep the rpms down a bit.....
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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I would possibly be willing to trade you my 6speed for your 5speed.
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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It will fit but it's a ridiculous idea unless you just really want 6 gears. The gear ratios are so close between a VIII 5 speed and a MR 6th gear. Did your realize it's only 100 rpm difference at 85mph?

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/dr...ix-evo-mr.html

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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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Faust did the conversion up @ CBRD. Its possible.
Old Dec 16, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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Works fine, easy switch.
Also Mitsubishi has a TSB for the 6 speed. We rebuilt it with more syncros. My customer has around 400 to the wheels and says its never been better.
Old Dec 17, 2008 | 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Evo IX
It will fit but it's a ridiculous idea unless you just really want 6 gears. The gear ratios are so close between a VIII 5 speed and a MR 6th gear. Did your realize it's only 100 rpm difference at 85mph?

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/dr...ix-evo-mr.html

I called a shop that i frequent and they said the same thing....I thought it was WAY different due to having 6 gears but i guess not......So if the 5 speed is a lot better....why did mitsu put a 6 speed into the mr?
Old Dec 17, 2008 | 07:29 AM
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I actually like the 6 speed better than the 5... it just cant take the abuse.

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