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 The 6-speed is installed!



Yes, I got my coupe back today with the EVO 6-speed trans installed! Trans sounds good --- no extra noises.

I'm very happy with this setup. With the 3.46 differential it is a very nice combination of gearing. For serious racing I'd go with 3.73 gears in the differential, but the 3.46's are very nice for street use.

The shifter is a Rogue Engineerng Octane unit --- nice gear. Also have the Rogue trans mounts. I guess some people might say the shifter is a little "notchy" but it feels great to me --- nice and solid.

New clutch disc, pressure plate, throwout bearing, and pilot bearing (stock items).

Driveshaft shortened 4" and balanced by a local shop. They did this for $195. No, I didn't get the name of the driveshaft shop --- Taylor's subbed it out to them. The shaft almost looks unmodified --- good work.

Taylor's in Pomona, CA did the work, and did it well. They charged me $500 to R&R the trans. I recommend them. They commented as to how easily everything went together. I provided a new E36 EVO M3 crossmember since the trans was without one; it fit perfectly.

So now I can accelerate like mad or cruise 65mph at 2200 RPM --- I like it! Must take a road trip now!

I'll be adding a Teflon-lined stainless steel clutch cylinder hose as soon as UPS can figure out where I live.
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Insanely jealous. Good for you though.

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Oh, do tell about the clutch lines. Where are they from, etc etc...

Thats next on the list after I get the sport mode light working and the brakes installed.

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Good work Bob. Very impressive. Custom gearing makes a lot of sense. Glad it came together so well.

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Cool Bob! Time for a testdrive! I got dibs at our next IE meet. Remember, if you ever decide to sell, you know who to ask first

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Wow, that was fast, glad it went well. Gonna pencil that in for my tax refund next year.

Couple of questions: Is the 3.46 a torsen or LSD? Is the shift lever fairly centered in the opening?


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