what's the + & - of the 6 speed MR trans?
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Well, the MOPAR fluid is clear out of the bottle...like 7up clear. Looks pretty clear coming out, without noticeable metal content (unlike the TC, where the fluid is pretty magnetized). After a recommendation from hondafan, I have been using this fluid too after I was less than impressed with the BG2. I have only been using this fluid in my car since...no more grinds like the stock fluid does. I also noticed that the fluid is best if you change it out every 6-8000 miles, but I have gone 10 on the present stuff with no problems.
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hondafan - i tried the Syntorq LT as recommended by Altavlet (sp).. I didnt like the shifting quality so I went back to oem Diaqueen.
94AWDCoupe - my tranny has been draining clean but when I drain my TC its always black as night... I fill that sucker full too and check it many times before calling it good. The TC sounds very good, ie - doesnt sound like my 03 did, so I was wondering if your rule of thumb goes for the TC too..
94AWDCoupe - my tranny has been draining clean but when I drain my TC its always black as night... I fill that sucker full too and check it many times before calling it good. The TC sounds very good, ie - doesnt sound like my 03 did, so I was wondering if your rule of thumb goes for the TC too..
And it was weird with your experience with the MOPAR. I really like it.
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simply get under a 5-speed and then under a 6 and you'll see what i mean. the 6-speed case is noticeably bulkier with external cooling fins on the bellhousing, not to mention they use different shift selectors and cables(6-speed ones are teflon coated, probrably why the 6 shifts a bit smoother) and driver's side mount, and have 10mm female hex bolts for fill/drain plugs. also, that's the reason why the tilton twin-plate won't work on a 6-speed, it's missing a bolt hole inside the bellhousing that is on the 5-speed.
Last edited by hondafan; Jun 11, 2007 at 02:44 PM.
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Personally I wish people would consider what they really want the car for. Think about it--are you really going to go for 450+ whp? Are you really going to be out on a track for hours on end? I know we all love to think that when we buy our cars; we all get delusions of grandeur and of building the strongest one imaginable, so naturally we don't want to hear about any weaknesses. Truth is, the majority of people I've talked to never even come close to 400whp. I have a Buschur stage 1 on the way (WOO!) and hope to work on a few more things, but I never expected to throw down the money it takes to build up a 600hp beast. I knew what I wanted the car for, I knew my driving style, and that's what I went with.
Now don't get me wrong...I'm not saying there aren't some seriously built-up Evos out there. Take a look around and you'll see people building some pretty incredible rides, but with that typically comes an upgraded tranny no matter what they started with; it's just common sense.
That said, and to stay on topic, what do I feel are the benefits of the 6 speed? Having owned a 5 speed for three years (different car entirely) I enjoy having that extra gear when I'm doing some spirited driving through some twisty roads. It's great to be able to accelerate nice and hard while in 5th, then push it into 6th to run smooth without the engine screaming at me. And besides, the Evo is made for those kinds of courses. If you want to drag get a car that's designed for it! I'd love a nice 1970 Challenger to work on if anyone wants to donate one
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