How is the six-speed gearbox on the MR compared to the normal Evo's five-speed?(more)
Sep 9, 2005 | 01:09 PM
#20
Originally Posted by dafarmer69
simply put, the 5 speed is stronger, and as far as the mivec we dont have one yet..
Reality is that 5 speed tranny on the first EVO has cathastropic failure on Tranfer cases
Sep 9, 2005 | 01:12 PM
#21
search, or call tre, or shepard, they will tell you diff.. the 5 speed has the ability to put bigger, stronger gears in it, the 6 speed does not the same room in it.. i just proved it..
Originally Posted by fromWRXtoEVO
No way to prove that. The Philipino MR is running a stock MR tranny on a 700whp plus. This is a continuation of a topic opened a few months ago.
Reality is that 5 speed tranny on the first EVO has cathastropic failure on Tranfer cases
Reality is that 5 speed tranny on the first EVO has cathastropic failure on Tranfer cases
Sep 9, 2005 | 01:14 PM
#22
Originally Posted by dafarmer69
search, or call tre, or shepard, they will tell you diff.. the 5 speed has the ability to put bigger, stronger gears in it, the 6 speed does not the same room in it.. i just proved it..
here is your proof, a 9 sec EVO 8 MR with stock tranny and 715whp on STOCK TRANNY
Isn't 715whp and a 9 sec EVO 8 MR stock tranny proof enough.
Last edited by fromWRXtoEVO; Sep 9, 2005 at 01:42 PM.
Sep 9, 2005 | 01:14 PM
#23
Originally Posted by Nez136
i've owned both GSR and now MR, i will choose 6 speed any day of the week, and no, the gearing is not the same at all between both the cars
Sep 9, 2005 | 01:15 PM
#24
Originally Posted by Fireball
I'd agree, HOWEVER, If you don't have a LOT of seat time in a GSR (15,000 miles or more), you'll NEVER feel the difference.
Sep 9, 2005 | 01:17 PM
#25
Originally Posted by dafarmer69
search, or call tre, or shepard, they will tell you diff.. the 5 speed has the ability to put bigger, stronger gears in it, the 6 speed does not the same room in it.. i just proved it..
Threre is absolutely no reason to think that Mitsubishi motors would build a weaker 6 speed tranny. These tranny are 100% tested.
Remember, I haven't say that the 6 speed is stronger but definately I wouldn't say that the 5 speed is stronger either.
MR Scott has a modded MR putting 401whp and 404 lb/tq on a stock MR tranny, stock MR clutch and over 113 1/4 mile passes, not a single issue. Runs 12 flats an absolutely no problems at all.
Last edited by fromWRXtoEVO; Sep 9, 2005 at 01:23 PM.
Sep 9, 2005 | 01:35 PM
#26
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Originally Posted by FlameRed05SRT
I think that the six speed is a bit too quick of gearing. I mean both transmissions have their pros and cons, but I can't say because i've never driven an MR. But I think I like the five speed a bit better. Now, maybe I drive an MR and prefer the MR tranny over the five speed, but god knows. I know the five speed is good for 1/4 mile and definetely not bad for road racing neither. Thats just my two cents on both trannys.
Sep 9, 2005 | 01:37 PM
#27
Originally Posted by Nez136
o com'on brain my last car had 33k on it
Just people who are thinking of going straight to an MR and expecting it to be a HUGE difference from a 5spd.
Sep 9, 2005 | 01:47 PM
#28
6 speed of the MR gives a slight edge in a road race over the 5 speed, it is already proven on the track. this is in most cases true. heck watch various Best Motoring, Top Gear, 5th Gear or even just Car and Driver episodes and hear this repeated like a broken record. nuff said.
Sep 9, 2005 | 03:23 PM
#30
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Transmissions aside, would you guys recommend getting the MR or normal EVO(GSR?) to start? I'll probably just have to drive both. The damn dealership never replied to my email about when the IXs come in. Maybe I'll try to call them.