BMW DCT 7speed trans..
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This popped up the other day in conjunction with Whifbitz and Syvecs.
Their initial installation is on a Supra as that's one of their big markets, but clearly it could be applied to any rwd installation.
Still not super cheap, and ratios may not work for all, but overall it's a pretty cost effective, strong and super slick flappy paddle shifting box !
They're basically fitting an M3/5 7 speed dual clutch trans into other vehicles ! Cool as f
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdLinfqF-9k&fe...
http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=9ae27f93795369...
Their initial installation is on a Supra as that's one of their big markets, but clearly it could be applied to any rwd installation.
Still not super cheap, and ratios may not work for all, but overall it's a pretty cost effective, strong and super slick flappy paddle shifting box !
They're basically fitting an M3/5 7 speed dual clutch trans into other vehicles ! Cool as f
k.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdLinfqF-9k&fe...
http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=9ae27f93795369...
stevieturbo said:
This popped up the other day in conjunction with Whifbitz and Syvecs.
Their initial installation is on a Supra as that's one of their big markets, but clearly it could be applied to any rwd installation.
Still not super cheap, and ratios may not work for all, but overall it's a pretty cost effective, strong and super slick flappy paddle shifting box !
They're basically fitting an M3/5 7 speed dual clutch trans into other vehicles ! Cool as fk.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdLinfqF-9k&fe...
http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=9ae27f93795369...
I thought about this the other day, if they can make it work with an M3 box could they do the same with the M6 box which would surely be stronger due to the twin turbo V8 engineTheir initial installation is on a Supra as that's one of their big markets, but clearly it could be applied to any rwd installation.
Still not super cheap, and ratios may not work for all, but overall it's a pretty cost effective, strong and super slick flappy paddle shifting box !
They're basically fitting an M3/5 7 speed dual clutch trans into other vehicles ! Cool as f
k.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdLinfqF-9k&fe...
http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=9ae27f93795369...
Very cool
From the article, the box seems to be strong enough, it's just the clutch options may be difficult.
No doubt somewhere in the world will have uprated clutches to handle a lot of power, lets face it there will be tuners out there tuning the BMW's to big numbers.
If the used parts could be sourced at keen prices, ( prices mentioned in the article seem very cheap ) it certainly would be a very good transmission to use and lets face it if you want a silky smooth, slick and super fast shifting box you arent going to find anything better than this sort of thing and certainly not for the money involved.
Plus with this you get the added bonus of a Syvecs ecu to control the engine too.
No doubt somewhere in the world will have uprated clutches to handle a lot of power, lets face it there will be tuners out there tuning the BMW's to big numbers.
If the used parts could be sourced at keen prices, ( prices mentioned in the article seem very cheap ) it certainly would be a very good transmission to use and lets face it if you want a silky smooth, slick and super fast shifting box you arent going to find anything better than this sort of thing and certainly not for the money involved.
Plus with this you get the added bonus of a Syvecs ecu to control the engine too.
Edited by stevieturbo on Tuesday 6th October 19:24
Mine pushing 728hp on one these boxes and alls well and whilst I could go north of 750 quite easily the torque starts to strain things and I don't want to have my 2 yr old car off the road. Been there done that to much!
The changes are lightning fast and in full attack mode seamless... Enough to destroy stiggy in his Z06 corvette at the drag strip without breaking sweat...
The changes are lightning fast and in full attack mode seamless... Enough to destroy stiggy in his Z06 corvette at the drag strip without breaking sweat...
gsd2000 said:
but is that the m3/4 gearbox?
Does the M5/6 run the same box or a larger stronger unit which could be built to hold more torque?
Talked in depth with Charlie about it.Does the M5/6 run the same box or a larger stronger unit which could be built to hold more torque?
Box is good for a max of 900ish hp and less torque so it's not viable as that's below the "reliable" figure I have in mind.
Xpuffin said:
gsd2000 said:
but is that the m3/4 gearbox?
Does the M5/6 run the same box or a larger stronger unit which could be built to hold more torque?
Talked in depth with Charlie about it.Does the M5/6 run the same box or a larger stronger unit which could be built to hold more torque?
Box is good for a max of 900ish hp and less torque so it's not viable as that's below the "reliable" figure I have in mind.
Xpuffin said:
Talked in depth with Charlie about it.
Box is good for a max of 900ish hp and less torque so it's not viable as that's below the "reliable" figure I have in mind.
For what you want KISS. Stock manual box is strong, just need to get the ratios right. LS9 clutch is amazing by the way, better than stock IMHO and you can get plate upgrades to take you way over 1000hp.Box is good for a max of 900ish hp and less torque so it's not viable as that's below the "reliable" figure I have in mind.
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