Hey guys, I was just wondering if it's possible to swap a 5 spd evo to a 6 speeder? Any1 ever attempt doing it? Will anything go wrong if I swap mine to 6 speed? I'm planning on doing that later on that's why. Get back at me when can guys. I appreciate it, Thanks.

 

I hear alot of people going from 6->5, but I don't recall hearing a 5->6 (that I remember)

 

I haven't heard anything about going from 5 to 6 speed. If Mitsu gets wind of you switching it out, they most likely void any future transmission warranty issues. Something to think about

 

A lot of members prefer the 5 speed over the 6 speed anyways.

 

sure it is, but 5 speed is the champ for the evo. especially living in hawaii where the 6th gear is not really needed.

 

5 speed is stronger and lighter than 6 speed

i love 6 gears. but 5 is better

6 speed is better for high speeds...thats about it

 

But back on point. Yes it is possible to switch your tranny to the 6speed tranny. Dont forget the shift linkage!

 

I cant really say you will get much more speed from the 6 speed, as the final drive is very similar. i found i also get poorer fuel economy with the 6 speed i have now over the 5 speed i had on previous 05 evo. I am sure you can swap it, but you would need to swap shifter as it is totally different design as well.

 

since you have a evo 9...the gear ratios are the same for gears 1-4 i believe

 

I dont know about the gear ratios gear for gear, but i know i used to go through th etraps at 7200rpm in 4th geat on my 05 @116

with this one i get like 108 in 4th, I would really like to know how the 5 and 6 speed gear ratios compare to one another as well as the diff between VIII and IX evo's to. but that is for a different thread.

 

4th gear on the 6 speeds likes to die.

 

uhm...nice first post...What are you reving like 5000rpm going 90mph in 5th gear..heres a tip slow down.

 

what are you talking about?

 

I'm still scratching my head too

 

He is saying the person wants to swap because he's cruising at 90 and he wants another gear. I don't think it's realistically another gear by numbers, I think the rest of the gears are a little closer ratios.