6 speed in 2.5

[deathsled986]

I don't think you'll gain too much from a swap like that. The 6speed is practically geared like the 97-99 5spd plus a 6th gear. It would basically just give you a better cruising gear on the highway.

I'm fairly sure a 2.7 trans with a 2.5 ring and pinion swap is possible. My real question is does the pinion shaft have to come out of the transmission or does the gear possibly bolt on and and can be done through the differential opening.

[truegearhead]

Originally Posted by deathsled986

I don't think you'll gain too much from a swap like that. The 6speed is practically geared like the 97-99 5spd plus a 6th gear. It would basically just give you a better cruising gear on the highway.

I'm fairly sure a 2.7 trans with a 2.5 ring and pinion swap is possible. My real question is does the pinion shaft have to come out of the transmission or does the gear possibly bolt on and and can be done through the differential opening.

My question as well. It would be great if I didn’t have to brake the whole thing apart. As far as the gain, I’m not expecting a lot but it’s a time trial car. I’m looking for tenths of seconds on 2 minute lap out of this. 300-500rpm would do wonders on different parts of the track.

[911monty]

Originally Posted by truegearhead

My question as well. It would be great if I didn’t have to brake the whole thing apart. As far as the gain, I’m not expecting a lot but it’s a time trial car. I’m looking for tenths of seconds on 2 minute lap out of this. 300-500rpm would do wonders on different parts of the track.

Sorry for the senior moment previously. My reading comprehension is usually fairly good, but I was definitely confused.

To replace the pinion shaft it requires a complete transmission teardown and Ring gear and pinion shaft are sold as matched sets. Part #28 is the pinion shaft.