best 5 speed or 6 speed for the buck
04-09-2007, 07:55 PM
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RE: best 5 speed or 6 speed for the buck
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none of the above, but the g force is almost as strong as the tko, and sell $$$ remember with the tko you have to replace the clutch, cross member (in some cases the stock one works), drive shaft (from what i've heard, no experience tho), and a new bell housing which doesn't come with the tranny.... with the g force u have to replace the clutch (i think), the rest of the stock things work....
but i personaly wouldn't buy either one, when i eventualy reach the point were i can't get the t5 to take anymore abuse i'll be getting a viper spec. t-56 (3900$ for everything clutch included), there is also a non viper spec. t-56 which is only $2800 for everything, last time i priced everything for the tko is was roughly 2500$ for everything for the install
none of the above, but the g force is almost as strong as the tko, and sell $$$ remember with the tko you have to replace the clutch, cross member (in some cases the stock one works), drive shaft (from what i've heard, no experience tho), and a new bell housing which doesn't come with the tranny.... with the g force u have to replace the clutch (i think), the rest of the stock things work....
but i personaly wouldn't buy either one, when i eventualy reach the point were i can't get the t5 to take anymore abuse i'll be getting a viper spec. t-56 (3900$ for everything clutch included), there is also a non viper spec. t-56 which is only $2800 for everything, last time i priced everything for the tko is was roughly 2500$ for everything for the install
04-09-2007, 08:19 PM
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RE: best 5 speed or 6 speed for the buck
I got a G-force T-5. I really like it, feels realsmooth and solid. If you get a TKO you will have to buy a new shifter also, don't know if anyone pointed that out.
I bought the G-force kit for $1095
+ $410 formainshaftand assembly
+$320 for the clutch
+ $180 for the new short shifter
That makes... $2005.
I would buy it all over again without question.
I bought the G-force kit for $1095
+ $410 formainshaftand assembly
+$320 for the clutch
+ $180 for the new short shifter
That makes... $2005.
I would buy it all over again without question.
04-09-2007, 08:20 PM
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RE: best 5 speed or 6 speed for the buck
ORIGINAL: gspfunk
Go look at astroperformance.com
They made their own gearset similar to the G-Force, but stronger. They had some problems w/ breakage on the G-force sets they were selling. Plus, the G-force/astro sets come w/ a low (.59) OD so you can run lower (numerically higer) gears like 4.10's and still get good hwy mileage. Last time I looked, Astro was selling their set for $1999, including shipping and a Centerforce 28-spline clutch set.
Go look at astroperformance.com
They made their own gearset similar to the G-Force, but stronger. They had some problems w/ breakage on the G-force sets they were selling. Plus, the G-force/astro sets come w/ a low (.59) OD so you can run lower (numerically higer) gears like 4.10's and still get good hwy mileage. Last time I looked, Astro was selling their set for $1999, including shipping and a Centerforce 28-spline clutch set.
04-09-2007, 09:16 PM
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RE: best 5 speed or 6 speed for the buck
like i said "in some cases the stock cross member works" i have seen it not work even after the proper grinding... i wasn't aware they made a 10 spline model (ya learn something new everyday) i thought the tko was longer than the t-5 was? damn it now i have to go do research..
now the g force, so it's a grand for the "kit" and then 200 for the rebuild kit that you'll need to install the g force kit, and an adverage shop charges about 1200 for a rebuild... hmmm that seems pricey to me, plus the stock case is still a problem since that was the weakest part of the t-5 to begin with
now the g force, so it's a grand for the "kit" and then 200 for the rebuild kit that you'll need to install the g force kit, and an adverage shop charges about 1200 for a rebuild... hmmm that seems pricey to me, plus the stock case is still a problem since that was the weakest part of the t-5 to begin with
ORIGINAL: primetime5.0
you dont have to replace the crossmember just modify it, you need to swap the yolk on the trans, and if you get a 10 spline model you wont need a new clutch
ORIGINAL: 94gtcoupe
none of the above, but the g force is almost as strong as the tko, and sell $$$ remember with the tko you have to replace the clutch, cross member (in some cases the stock one works), drive shaft (from what i've heard, no experience tho), and a new bell housing which doesn't come with the tranny.... with the g force u have to replace the clutch (i think), the rest of the stock things work....
but i personaly wouldn't buy either one, when i eventualy reach the point were i can't get the t5 to take anymore abuse i'll be getting a viper spec. t-56 (3900$ for everything clutch included), there is also a non viper spec. t-56 which is only $2800 for everything, last time i priced everything for the tko is was roughly 2500$ for everything for the install
none of the above, but the g force is almost as strong as the tko, and sell $$$ remember with the tko you have to replace the clutch, cross member (in some cases the stock one works), drive shaft (from what i've heard, no experience tho), and a new bell housing which doesn't come with the tranny.... with the g force u have to replace the clutch (i think), the rest of the stock things work....
but i personaly wouldn't buy either one, when i eventualy reach the point were i can't get the t5 to take anymore abuse i'll be getting a viper spec. t-56 (3900$ for everything clutch included), there is also a non viper spec. t-56 which is only $2800 for everything, last time i priced everything for the tko is was roughly 2500$ for everything for the install
04-09-2007, 09:20 PM
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RE: best 5 speed or 6 speed for the buck
no need to research, and let me edit there isnt a yolk on the trans, just the driveshaft... I dont think the 600 comes with a 10spline but I know its an option on the 500
04-09-2007, 10:34 PM
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RE: best 5 speed or 6 speed for the buck
ask alot of people, the case is weak and flexs under high torque applications with causes the internals to bind... and since u seem to not think the case it weak then what do you think the weakest part is?