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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 01:22 AM
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visually identify 5 spd and 6 spd trans?
just wanted to know if anyone knows how i can visually tell if a tranny is a 6 or 5 speed? about to buy one and just want to make sure i getting the right one.
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 01:52 AM
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the 6 speed trans has cooling fins on the under side and also the shifter linkage is on top straight into the trans as on the 5 speed it is on a angle on the top/firewall side of the trans.
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 05:30 AM
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The 6 speed also has counter weights on the shifter linkage.
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by MR Turco
The 6 speed also has counter weights on the shifter linkage.
what's purpose of counter weight?
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 05:50 AM
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Pic of the 6sp tranny

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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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thanks! any numbers stamped on the tranny that will indicate MR?
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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by fugiwara
what's purpose of counter weight?
makes it fall into gear with less effort /smoother. Its like getting a weighted shift knob.


AND to the OP it either has cooling fins or doesn't.....it will be obvious
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