nick_968

Dfastest, from my experience the 6 speed is not ideal for a big turbo setup, mine doesnt make full use of the Stage V vitesse until 4th gear at the moment. We are working on getting it to spin up better in 3rd but for me unless I go to a faster spooling turbo the first 3 gears are too short. Once you get to 4th it flies but even in 6th it still feels like you need another gear. As far as I know there is no final drive solution and only 5th and 6th can be swapped for off the shelf Audi ratios. Which gives a nice top speed but doesnt solve the problem in the lower gears.

SoloRacer

The chassis of the 968 is supposed to be stiffer - by something like 30% if I recall correctly. That probably is what you are feeling.

DFASTEST951

nick_968, thanks for the tip. I've heard the same thing. With my power and future upgrades I'm afraid I may not get the use out of the first few gears either. So I'm looking at a 3.40 final drive ring and pinion from Powerhaus II. Either that or I'm going to go with a taller fifth and sixth like you mentioned or a combo of both. Not sure yet. I still need to find the gearbox and parts to convert at a good price first.

Jason Judd

That's interesting...

I went to Powerhaus II for new 3rd ~6th gears in my 968 turbo conversion...but I went to shorter gears to stay in the RPM range of my power band.

I've lost some top end speed for the ability to stay in the sweet spot. I top out now at around 150 mph.

Jason

nick_968

I didnt know there was a final drive solution available for the 968 six speed.....is this something you already have a price for? Do they sell longer 3rd and 4th gears for the 968 box as well?

RajDatta

oh BTW, there are those Aussie turbo's as well.
Raj

thingo

There has been talk of a different RP being made this year, not sure if it is lower or higher though, most of the ratios are closer,but 0.66 is available for sixth.I was quoted about A$2500.