Evo 9 mr 6 speed
#3
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From what I've read, the problems with the 6 speed become apparent during track days where the trans temperatures get a lot hotter than they would on the five speed and fourth gear is usually the first to fail. I've had a 6 speed for 4 years from from 400whp and now to 600whp and I've had to replace the main shaft bearing but never had an issue with the gear assemblies.
#4
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Hmmm.... well ok this makes a lot of sense. I was curious cause I was just looking around and seeing why everyone changes the 6 speed to a 5 speed. I was curious thou is there no modification or something you can do to make the 6vspeed as strong at the 5 speed?
#5
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I have a 6-speed right now on loan from a friend. After driving this car, I would have purchased an MR if I could do it all over again years ago. The 6-speed drives SO much nicer than the 5-speed, and I never tracked my car or launched it or anything so the strength wasn't a concern.
#7
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4th gear is physically smaller and there is about half a quart less fluid. Fourth tends to get hot and fail with torque numbers above 350.
I've used both and prefer the 6 because:
1. It shifts better
2. I prefer the gear ratios
3. I prefer the shifter location
The downsides are:
1. expensive as crap to rebuild (due to freight shipping cost)
2. Very little support.
3. Upgraded gear sets are big $$$
I have a broken 6 in my car now. I can't decide between tossing in the 5 I have or selling it and dealing with the 6 until I can afford to get it fixed.
6 > 5 x 1,000,000
I've used both and prefer the 6 because:
1. It shifts better
2. I prefer the gear ratios
3. I prefer the shifter location
The downsides are:
1. expensive as crap to rebuild (due to freight shipping cost)
2. Very little support.
3. Upgraded gear sets are big $$$
I have a broken 6 in my car now. I can't decide between tossing in the 5 I have or selling it and dealing with the 6 until I can afford to get it fixed.
6 > 5 x 1,000,000
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#8
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Thanks every one I really appreciate it. I love all the feedback. Right now I'm looking at a evo 9 mr and was just curious on the 6 speed. If I should get it or not. Also to see if there is any support for it.
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