SC and stock trans
04-02-2009, 09:39 AM
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04-02-2009, 12:09 PM
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And changing the input shaft isnt that hard. i kept the 10 spline because I wont be launching the car hard on slicks so i didnt think it was worth it. If I tracked the car often I would have done it.
04-02-2009, 12:17 PM
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Its not stupid if you have the money, but it isnt necessary for anyone in the 450rwhp range.
And changing the input shaft isnt that hard. i kept the 10 spline because I wont be launching the car hard on slicks so i didnt think it was worth it. If I tracked the car often I would have done it.
And changing the input shaft isnt that hard. i kept the 10 spline because I wont be launching the car hard on slicks so i didnt think it was worth it. If I tracked the car often I would have done it.
I really didn't want to do it, but the transmission will be resold so it will help me with some of the cost. Plus I am going higher HP later on, and the cost would be cheaper now that later due to labor.
From what I am told, this new one comes with a short shifter already in place (FRPP). The only issue (if any) would be the reverse gate, but they will possibly figure it out. It also comes with a aluminum driveshaft already which is really nice.
Also, I am going to "cash in" my warranty and my tire and rim protection. So I will get that money as well.
04-02-2009, 12:33 PM
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Did you buy a whole transmission? I'm surprised you even bothered with trans related stuff now. Even at 450rwhp it sounds like most people are having luck with the stock transmissions. The car is going to be a handful at that power level let alone going forged and and pushing over 500.
Isn't this your DD? You're going to have SO much $ wrapped into this thing, I'd be afraid to drive the sucker and leave it parked anywhere.
Isn't this your DD? You're going to have SO much $ wrapped into this thing, I'd be afraid to drive the sucker and leave it parked anywhere.
04-02-2009, 01:16 PM
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Did you buy a whole transmission? I'm surprised you even bothered with trans related stuff now. Even at 450rwhp it sounds like most people are having luck with the stock transmissions. The car is going to be a handful at that power level let alone going forged and and pushing over 500.
Isn't this your DD? You're going to have SO much $ wrapped into this thing, I'd be afraid to drive the sucker and leave it parked anywhere.
Isn't this your DD? You're going to have SO much $ wrapped into this thing, I'd be afraid to drive the sucker and leave it parked anywhere.
I am afraid to, but thats why the insurance is getting updated as soon as everything gets done.
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04-02-2009, 01:39 PM
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lol, famous last words. 
I said that a set of wheels/tires, CF hood, driveshaft, and gears ago. 
I've hit the max though at this point. I want a short-throw maybe and some window tint, but we're talking about maybe $600 worth of stuff. I want the tint more than the short-throw. Its $250 I think. At this point I can't justify any more $ into the car for performance mods. The amount I have into it now is acceptable given the way it looks and performs, but if I sink a bunch more into it, I'd be better off just selling it and buying a GT500 instead. I don't want to cross that line.
How long are they gonna have your car? Its sounding like days worth of work. Also, I was under the impression you need a new driveshaft with that 6060...?
I said that a set of wheels/tires, CF hood, driveshaft, and gears ago. I've hit the max though at this point. I want a short-throw maybe and some window tint, but we're talking about maybe $600 worth of stuff. I want the tint more than the short-throw. Its $250 I think. At this point I can't justify any more $ into the car for performance mods. The amount I have into it now is acceptable given the way it looks and performs, but if I sink a bunch more into it, I'd be better off just selling it and buying a GT500 instead. I don't want to cross that line.How long are they gonna have your car? Its sounding like days worth of work. Also, I was under the impression you need a new driveshaft with that 6060...?
04-02-2009, 01:43 PM
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So you are going forged now too?
I cant keep up with your modding. So much for the warranty huh? Lol
You cant use the GT-500 clutch and FW with a stock GT engine because the GT has a 6 bolt crank and the GT500 has an 8 bolt.
I cant keep up with your modding. So much for the warranty huh? Lol
You cant use the GT-500 clutch and FW with a stock GT engine because the GT has a 6 bolt crank and the GT500 has an 8 bolt.
04-02-2009, 02:11 PM
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lol, famous last words. I said that a set of wheels/tires, CF hood, driveshaft, and gears ago. I've hit the max though at this point. I want a short-throw maybe and some window tint, but we're talking about maybe $600 worth of stuff. I want the tint more than the short-throw. Its $250 I think. At this point I can't justify any more $ into the car for performance mods. The amount I have into it now is acceptable given the way it looks and performs, but if I sink a bunch more into it, I'd be better off just selling it and buying a GT500 instead. I don't want to cross that line.
How long are they gonna have your car? Its sounding like days worth of work. Also, I was under the impression you need a new driveshaft with that 6060...?
I said that a set of wheels/tires, CF hood, driveshaft, and gears ago. I've hit the max though at this point. I want a short-throw maybe and some window tint, but we're talking about maybe $600 worth of stuff. I want the tint more than the short-throw. Its $250 I think. At this point I can't justify any more $ into the car for performance mods. The amount I have into it now is acceptable given the way it looks and performs, but if I sink a bunch more into it, I'd be better off just selling it and buying a GT500 instead. I don't want to cross that line.How long are they gonna have your car? Its sounding like days worth of work. Also, I was under the impression you need a new driveshaft with that 6060...?
Yes the kit comes with the following:
ncludes everything except clutch. Kit has transmission, transmission cross member, shifter with linkage (FRPP Short Shifter), shifter pins, and custom Steeda 1 piece aluminum driveshaft.