MR 6-Speed Upgrades?

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Jan 29, 2021 | 08:58 PM

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Frickster

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Originally Posted by razorlab

It's the 4th gear track use that kills the 6 speed. The local track I ran when I had my Evo 8 MR was a lot of 4th gear, which did this:

Ouch!

Jan 30, 2021 | 10:19 PM

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I have an Albin 6 speed now, with a trans cooler. Haven’t tested the whole system enough as I’m waiting on a tune. Else just make sure you are good with changing trans fluid pre/post track days and allowing a thorough cool down period for the trans, that helped killed my last 6 speed on the track

Jan 30, 2021 | 10:59 PM

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what trans cooler? didn't realize one existed for the 6spd

Jan 30, 2021 | 11:07 PM

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kikiturbo

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just make one yourself.. it is just a couple of fittings, a pump and some hose.. Switch it on manually when on track.

Feb 2, 2021 | 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kyoo

what trans cooler? didn't realize one existed for the 6spd

Pal215 made a pretty slick transmission cooler for his 6sp. Check out his project car build post for all the details.

Feb 17, 2021 | 06:39 PM

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mine is custom built. Still testing the setup to see what works best for my car.

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what trans cooler? didn't realize one existed for the 6spd

Feb 18, 2021 | 10:56 AM

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Mivec4G

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I love the speed, shift smooth, I have thought about it a lot also, at the end I decided to go 5 speeds route, got one from TRE after talking to Jon, I opted for the mix and match gears, 1st 2nd and 5th from the evo9 and 3rd and 4th from the Evo 8. With 4.11 final drive 5th gears is like the 6th gears now.