Evo tranmission origins?

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Mar 19, 2008, 05:59 PM

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i got my invoice... and it says........... assembly point... KURASHIKI, JAPAN
ENIGNE: JAPAN.......TRANSMISSION: JAPAN

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Mar 19, 2008, 06:04 PM

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If the 6sp trans was built here, it would be worth a s**t.

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Mar 19, 2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by EVO8emUp

If the 6sp trans was built here, it would be worth a s**t.

it is worth ****, all mitsu transmissions are worthless. People have trouble with these worthless transmissions since day one.

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Mar 19, 2008, 06:18 PM

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If the 6sp trans was built here, it would be worth a s**t.

You obviously haven't blown up your 4th gear yet

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Mar 19, 2008, 06:27 PM

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it is worth ****, all mitsu transmissions are worthless. People have trouble with these worthless transmissions since day one.

The five speed is not smooth, nor can you shift it fast, but it is a solid design. The six speed on the other hand is not so good in tough enviroments...

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Mar 19, 2008, 06:33 PM

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Just punch him and while hes down, take his wallet

seems like the only reasonable option you have

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Mar 19, 2008, 10:34 PM

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I have my originaly siticker. Can take a pic if it is requested. Just pm me

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Mar 19, 2008, 11:28 PM

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The five speed is not smooth, nor can you shift it fast, but it is a solid design.

I would have said the same thing, had I still owned my old RS. My current SE, however, shifts very smoothly and it can be worked as fast as the driver allows - it's a night and day difference. Perhaps it's just a matter of manufacturing variance.

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Mar 19, 2008, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by itsme4g63

Hey guys, got a question for you all. I'm almost positive that the trans that is in the evo is a japanese-built mitsu tranmission. Some doofus at work claims otherwise, that most u.s. car transes are built in the U.S. I need some proof to show that he's wrong so I can win the wager we've set. Anyone whom can chime in please do so!

IIRC, Getrag had a hand in designing the gearbox. Recently, Chrysler opened a new plant in the US to manufacture Getrag-designed transmissions for its cars. Perhaps that's where the confusion comes from. The implementation of the SST technology for the X was also done by Getrag.

FWIW, this was one of my first Google hits. As you clearly have 'net-access, a little legwork may go a long way. Your bet reminds me of the time when three Walmart stock clerks, two of whom seemed to have IQs common with a dementia-afflicted Cocker Spaniel, tried telling me that my RS was not an Evo, as it didn't have a wing. I thanked them for the entertainment value and happily drove home. Good luck!

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Mar 20, 2008, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by FJF

If I would have said the same thing. had I still owned my old RS. My current SE, however, shifts very smoothly and it can be worked as fast as the driver allows - it's a night and day difference. Perhaps it's just a matter of manufacturing variance.

Most definitely. I've had a IX and a IX SE, and for some reason, the SE shifted MUCH more smoothly the day I drove it home compared to my first Evo throughout its entire life.