Tranny is on its last leg... time for a new one

[1105]

I'm going to need a new tranny for my car very soon, especially after the new project is done. Right now it wont go into 4th at a high rpm and it vibrates really really bad at 100+ mph. I'm going to be staying with a manual transmission but I'd like to jump up to a 6spd. I know the T-56 is a 6spd but what are some other ones? Which one would be the best to handle around 500hp if not more in the future?

 

[swingline]

Mine has some trouble getting into third at high RPM's too so I am in the same boat as you. I am going to stick with a 5-speed so that I can keep cost to a minimum. I am either going to go with a G-Force or a TKO. I personally see no benefit from a six-speed except that you can get away with running a little taller gear.

 

[SuperDust22]

What ever happened to you get that C4?

Dustin

 

[5literstang]

i think the T56 is the only 6 speed manual trans, but i'm not too sure. (for our cars) but the T56's are mad expensive. lol

 

[mo_dingo]

T-56 is the only one I can think of (6-spd).

A TKO would be the way to go. But $$$$$. Did you see the thread about the TKO install earlier?
Scott

 

[5.0_GT_kid]

Richmond makes a 6 speed manual transmission, and I believe they have applications for our cars, but it's expensive like the T56. You could try maybe the 3550 or 3650, whichever one it is.

 

[red94fiveo]

I'm not sure if there are other 6spd.'s, but I know the T56 is tried and true, so if you are going with the 6spd, I really wouldn't bother trying to find something besides a T56, it will most likely be just as expensive, but not as tried as the T56.

 

[1105]

Dustin, that C4 wasnt geared right so I wouldnt get any gas mileage so I passed it up.

I'd like to get a 6spd but I havent looked at any trannies to check out the prices yet. I'll check into the TKO, 3550, and 3650 some more

 

[Rootus]

I've been watching both TKO600 and T56 prices, since my tranny is also making funny, not very inspiring sounds. Seems like you will end up around $1800 or so with a TKO600 (the current equivalent of the old "TKO" tranny). A T56 swap is $2250 plus whatever clutch disc you choose. Personally I think I might opt for the T56, since it's not all *that* much more, and it would be kinda cool.

Dave