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Old Aug 20, 2010, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by FJF
Not necessarily. You may want to read the big 6-speed thread, too.
So you're telling me that mitsu has all these evos out in the world with six speeds and they're all crap? Can some of this be the whole rota cracked wheel effect? I already pretty much have my mind made up it's just a matter of when. I just don't think it's going to be a problem for me because I don't race or ever plan go after mad power.
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Old Aug 20, 2010, 05:14 PM
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Well i want power...EVENTUALLY. But I also want to go to the track and not worry about trailering my evo home
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Old Aug 20, 2010, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mnauelg1702
So you're telling me that mitsu has all these evos out in the world with six speeds and they're all crap? Can some of this be the whole rota cracked wheel effect?
Instead of flying off the handle not knowing what you're talking about, consider reading the thread I referred to. The transmissions can and do fail, given a specific set of circumstances. It's not necessarily a matter of "how you take care of your ish," as you asserted.

I already pretty much have my mind made up it's just a matter of when. I just don't think it's going to be a problem for me because I don't race or ever plan go after mad power.
Great, enjoy the 6-speed.
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Old Aug 20, 2010, 05:31 PM
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FJF is right
do your research people and you will see what hes saying is correct

i have a 6 speed and i love it, but that doesnt change the facts that they are weaker and do fail
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Old Aug 20, 2010, 08:12 PM
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its because they dont own one, take any car and put 500hp threw it and bash gears, you will have issues...... 60,000 miles not a single issue. factory clutch went at 52,000 miles. 340awhp drives great. make sure you maintain it and dont drive it like its a rental you will be fine.
I concur!

And any transmission can and will fail, given a specific set of circumstances. That's why they call it a specific set of circumstances.
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Old Aug 20, 2010, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by FJF
Instead of flying off the handle not knowing what you're talking about, consider reading the thread I referred to. The transmissions can and do fail, given a specific set of circumstances. It's not necessarily a matter of "how you take care of your ish," as you asserted.



Great, enjoy the 6-speed.
I'm not flying off the handle, I just know what I want out of my six speed when I get it and I will enjoy it thank you.
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Old Aug 20, 2010, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by EVO8emUp
I concur!

And any transmission can and will fail, given a specific set of circumstances. That's why they call it a specific set of circumstances.
I agree anyone can fail BUTTTT is one STATISTICALLY better?
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Old Aug 20, 2010, 08:20 PM
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I may be wrong but aren't the majority of overseas evos six speeds? Maybe if some out of country owners can chime in on the subject. I feel the point of view here is a little slanted. Unless the overseas evo 6 speed Trannys are completely different.
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Old Aug 20, 2010, 08:20 PM
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I love my six speed, but if I could go back, I would have looked for a GSR instead.....
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Old Aug 20, 2010, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by doyle4281
I love my six speed, but if I could go back, I would have looked for a GSR instead.....
and WHY would you have gone to the 5spd?
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Old Aug 20, 2010, 09:26 PM
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Aren't any of you going to read the 6-speed threads? Unbelievable.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...re-thread.html
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...weak-link.html

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...s-6-speed.html
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...-mr-trans.html
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...s-6-speed.html
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Old Aug 20, 2010, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Boosted Tuning
I like the 6speed (even though never owned one). Its much smoother then the clunky 5speed and is way better for daily driving IMO.
+123...i love my 6 speed. yes my motor is basically stock, but i plan on keeping it that way. shifts like butter and highway driving is practical. it all depends on what motives you have.
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Old Aug 20, 2010, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by casper3043
+123...i love my 6 speed. yes my motor is basically stock, but i plan on keeping it that way. shifts like butter and highway driving is practical. it all depends on what motives you have.
I love my IX MR 6 spd too! DD 2.3L stroker on an FP Red... 495 tq and 515 hp. Fingers crossed until Shep releases the 6 spd upgraded tranny option. However, 40,000 miles with no issues. About 5k with the 2.3L and still shifts like butter
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Old Aug 20, 2010, 10:33 PM
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I have a 5 speed, will never have an Evo with 6 speeds and I read these posts just to be more knowledgeable. Thinking of 6 speed? Read these.

Now say thank you to the nice man that did the leg work and put all these links in one post.
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Old Aug 21, 2010, 05:38 AM
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Act hdss

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on a bone stock transmission? What about a clutch?
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