Upgraded gearbox?
Discussion
So, after a few years of running the gearbox at near its limits with power, and sticky tyres, it's starting to complain.
What options do I have please?
1) Rebuild
2) Rebuild with upgraded parts?
3) Replace
Has anyone done 2 or 3?
I'm hoping that it will hold together for the summer and I can go from there.... Cheers!
What options do I have please?
1) Rebuild
2) Rebuild with upgraded parts?
3) Replace
Has anyone done 2 or 3?
I'm hoping that it will hold together for the summer and I can go from there.... Cheers!
Don1 said:
So, after a few years of running the gearbox at near its limits with power, and sticky tyres, it's starting to complain.
What options do I have please?
1) Rebuild
2) Rebuild with upgraded parts?
3) Replace
Has anyone done 2 or 3?
I'm hoping that it will hold together for the summer and I can go from there.... Cheers!
Hi Don. I've an updated box in mine. Colin should know what it is, as should Woody. As far as I'm aware it was just a straight swap. What options do I have please?
1) Rebuild
2) Rebuild with upgraded parts?
3) Replace
Has anyone done 2 or 3?
I'm hoping that it will hold together for the summer and I can go from there.... Cheers!
MPETT said:
Are there any 6 speed gearbox options? A friend had a ls conversion and the 6 speed box in that was so much more positive, smooth and cater to shift. I really don't like the t5. After a rebuild, it feels just as before (except that it didn't pop out of 3rd gear any more!)
I think that's just the general shift quality on the T5 - I know exactly what you mean about the shifting on the six-speed boxes used on LS conversions, they're much more of a "rifle bolt" rather than "pudding stirrer" action. I *THINK* the TK600 is supposed to have a good shift on it too though and that's a five speed.
Phil
Don1 said:
So, after a few years of running the gearbox at near its limits with power, and sticky tyres, it's starting to complain.
What options do I have please?
1) Rebuild
2) Rebuild with upgraded parts?
3) Replace
Has anyone done 2 or 3?
I'm hoping that it will hold together for the summer and I can go from there.... Cheers!
Have you considered a Tremec TR 6060?What options do I have please?
1) Rebuild
2) Rebuild with upgraded parts?
3) Replace
Has anyone done 2 or 3?
I'm hoping that it will hold together for the summer and I can go from there.... Cheers!
TKO 600 is about half the size and weight again over a T5 [lot stronger] 6060 is huge, it will go in but more expensive and exhaust route compromised a bit. The change on a 6060 though is just superb. after converting to TKO600 it's nice knowing that when I plant it, the box will hold together. I appreciated the honesty given by T5 builders regarding the torque I have and reassurance given by Perry [77]
Edited by macdeb on Tuesday 3rd May 18:26
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