Looking for all EVO 8, 9 people with 6 speed still.
Feb 7, 2018, 06:30 PM
#288
I read the diy rebuild thread.
Does anyone have any other pointers or upgrades I can do while it's apart?
I'm going to attempt to fix it myself.
Feb 7, 2018, 10:32 PM
#290
Feb 8, 2018, 09:04 AM
#293
My 6spd grinds going into 3rd and 4th and now is hard to slide between 2nd/3rd. I want to keep it... But I think a rebuild will be more $$$$ than I'm willing to pay.
Between the Albins gears, synchros, and the fact that some parts can't be purchased separately (having to buy an entire shaft in summer cases) aaand the 6spd has to be shipped freight (more $$$), I'll probably just toss in my 5spd.
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Between the Albins gears, synchros, and the fact that some parts can't be purchased separately (having to buy an entire shaft in summer cases) aaand the 6spd has to be shipped freight (more $$$), I'll probably just toss in my 5spd.
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Feb 13, 2018, 07:43 AM
#295
What I'm trying to find out is who is the highest HP EVO 8 or 9 with a 6 speed trans still in the car. Wanting to see what's numbers your putting down, and are you having any problems with your trans at that power level? what are you doing to prevent any problems, hope the true 6 speed lovers will chime in, because I know there are people out there saying 6 speed is weak go with 5 speed, but I know there is some big number 6 speeds out there.
I have as of right now 348hp and 305tq. With the power I have in my EVO I have never once had a problem with my trans. Trying to find out more info, because I'm about to do a big build, and probably make power more along the lines 550+, and wanna still keep the 6 speed.
MIKE
I have as of right now 348hp and 305tq. With the power I have in my EVO I have never once had a problem with my trans. Trying to find out more info, because I'm about to do a big build, and probably make power more along the lines 550+, and wanna still keep the 6 speed.
MIKE
Feb 20, 2018, 10:45 AM
#297
i do. was for peace of mind more than anything. i only make 300whp or so but i'm planning to do more and more track time as time goes on. really not much to comment on it. i know he shot peens the gears, cleans everything up, adds/enlarges oil passages, etc. no issue to speak of thus far, shifts great, etc.
Feb 20, 2018, 11:02 AM
#298
At the end of the day the 6 speed will always be weaker than the 5 speed but if youre looking to add some piece of mind or freshen up your 6 speed or any other drivetrain parts for that matter TRE is the place to go. He may not be the cheapest but his work speaks for itself.
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kyoo (Feb 20, 2018)
Feb 22, 2018, 05:43 AM
#299
What are you making for power and what do you do with the car? As Kyoo mentioned one thing that Jon(TRE) does that other trans builders dont is shot peen the internals which do add strength. he has other tricks too which help them last.
At the end of the day the 6 speed will always be weaker than the 5 speed but if youre looking to add some piece of mind or freshen up your 6 speed or any other drivetrain parts for that matter TRE is the place to go. He may not be the cheapest but his work speaks for itself.
At the end of the day the 6 speed will always be weaker than the 5 speed but if youre looking to add some piece of mind or freshen up your 6 speed or any other drivetrain parts for that matter TRE is the place to go. He may not be the cheapest but his work speaks for itself.
I'm currently making about 360 hp and around 400 tq on 2.3L block and aftermarket clutch. My Evo is pretty much just a nice weather weekend warrior, but I plan to upgrade the turbo and maybe push at least 500+ hp and 450-500 tq.
I like the 6 speed so I was just wondering if just rebuilding/strengthening it will be fine or not?
