Author Topic: 6S peed Manual Gearbox on Mk3 GTi 16v  (Read 4360 times)

Offline Chris Hues

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Re: 6S peed Manual Gearbox on Mk3 GTi 16v
« Reply #10 on: 28 August 2011, 11:48 »
Thanks dude, much appreciated!

I shall look into getting that sorted then...do you think the ~300rpm makes a huge difference to the cruising then?

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Re: 6S peed Manual Gearbox on Mk3 GTi 16v
« Reply #11 on: 28 August 2011, 12:04 »
Less rpm means less fuel used. But it can also mean you are reducing your axle torque further. You don't want to go so long as to eliminate overtaking ability.
I haven't tried mine yet but will be an improvement over the "third gear like" acceleration 5th I had. But I have over 250 ftlbs of torque at my disposal for it not to affect overtaking too much. I may need to go longer yet.


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Re: 6S peed Manual Gearbox on Mk3 GTi 16v
« Reply #12 on: 28 August 2011, 12:50 »
Ahh right, gotcha!
Well with this being a lot cheaper and easier...I think I'll be going with that as opposed to the 6speed then!

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Re: 6S peed Manual Gearbox on Mk3 GTi 16v
« Reply #13 on: 28 August 2011, 15:54 »
It's easier and cheaper, IF you can find a set of gears SH. Otherwise the gears are around £200 from dealer.


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