[Fot] GT6 transmission

[Bill Tobin]

My two choices: Mustang 5 speed or Celica 5 speed. Both overdrive ratios, 
both durable, and both available for a reasonable price. Meaning cheap.
I'm using the Celica and last summer put in a 4:1 diff. It works very well.
My 0.02 worth.
Cheers, Bill
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <damys at charter.net>
To: <fot at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2014 8:29 PM
Subject: [Fot] GT6 transmission


> Looking for advice on a transmission upgrade for the GT6.  I've spoken
> with Quantum Mechanics and they offer four options.  Standard GT6 box,
> upgraded GT6 box with TR7 gears, a TR6 trans mod and the T9 option.  My
> fear with the GT6 option is the constant rebuilding, although I
> understand it offers the best ratios.  The best seems to be the T9, but
> $3400 is a lot especially considering the other costs of building a
> racecar from the ground up
> If the T9 is the best, would it be a sound move to go with a lower diff
> ratio to be able to utilize 5th gear, or stick with the 3.27:1.
> Thanks
> Dave and Alex
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