View Poll Results: Would you buy a 6 speed conversion if it was from a reliable resource?
Yes
16
24.24%
No
27
40.91%
Depends on cost
23
34.85%
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Would you buy it? (6-speed conversion - RV)
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Would you buy it? (6-speed conversion - RV)
I know there are alot of 928's out there with more horsepower than stock, some of which are beyond what the transmission can handle, and some who don't take their car further because of the limitations of the tranny.
Just out of curiosity, would you buy a 6 speed conversion for your 928 if it was available from a reliable resource?
Just out of curiosity, would you buy a 6 speed conversion for your 928 if it was available from a reliable resource?
Last edited by Randy V; 12-27-2006 at 01:27 PM.
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I said yes, but there are lots of “what ifs” involved.
I could see making the swap if my 5-speed had a problem and the 6-speed was a bargain compared to a rebuild or replacement. Another consideration would be how serviceable the six was and if it was more of a nightmare to find parts for it than the origenal down the road.
In the MGB world a lot of guys want to replace their 4-speeds for a 4sp with an overdrive. Nice – but they’re hard to find and usually expensive. So a lot of guys turn to the aftermarket for 5-speed conversion kits. Opting for either a 240/260/280Z 5-speeds or a 5-speed out of a European car called a Sierra in the UK. Both use adaptor kits but they are much easier to find than the old 30-40 year old 4-speed/OD unit at the same cost.
But with regards to the 6-speed – I’m pretty happy with the 928’s 5 gears I’ve already got and couldn’t see making the swap just for a taller gear.
I could see making the swap if my 5-speed had a problem and the 6-speed was a bargain compared to a rebuild or replacement. Another consideration would be how serviceable the six was and if it was more of a nightmare to find parts for it than the origenal down the road.
In the MGB world a lot of guys want to replace their 4-speeds for a 4sp with an overdrive. Nice – but they’re hard to find and usually expensive. So a lot of guys turn to the aftermarket for 5-speed conversion kits. Opting for either a 240/260/280Z 5-speeds or a 5-speed out of a European car called a Sierra in the UK. Both use adaptor kits but they are much easier to find than the old 30-40 year old 4-speed/OD unit at the same cost.
But with regards to the 6-speed – I’m pretty happy with the 928’s 5 gears I’ve already got and couldn’t see making the swap just for a taller gear.
#7
-In my particular case, a 6th gear would be nearly useless. I use my 928 to drive around town on my days off, and the 6th gear would really only come into useage on the rare long journey on the highway. Unless it was dirt cheap...nah.
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MGB world a lot of guys want to replace their 4-speeds for a 4sp with an overdrive
I am not sure where the 6 gears would go in a 928. Maybe make 3rd a bit lower and drop a new one in between 3rd & 4th?
Basically I would not want 6....
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Originally Posted by truvkngfan
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Just out of curiosity, would you buy a 6 speed conversion for your 928 if it was available from a reliable resource?
Just out of curiosity, would you buy a 6 speed conversion for your 928 if it was available from a reliable resource?
#13
Bill, my problem is I have a 3 speed auto, I don't have a 5 speed car. My automatic has trouble handling the power that I put out, and I'm guessing that I am not the only one on this board that can't safely get the power through the rest of the drive train.
Maybe I should have rephrased the question to be, if you HAD to replace your transmission, would you consider this as an option?
Maybe I should have rephrased the question to be, if you HAD to replace your transmission, would you consider this as an option?
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Originally Posted by truvkngfan
Bill, my problem is I have a 3 speed auto, I don't have a 5 speed car. My automatic has trouble handling the power that I put out, and I'm guessing that I am not the only one on this board that can't safely get the power through the rest of the drive train.
Originally Posted by truvkngfan
Maybe I should have rephrased the question to be, if you HAD to replace your transmission, would you consider this as an option?
#15
Originally Posted by NJSharkFan
5 is more than enough for me. I hardly ever get to wind it up in 3rd, let alone 4th and 5th.
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