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ike84 · 06-15-2021, 06:02 PM

I can tell you that on my 00 986 base 5 speed with the 2.7 (max powerband 4k - 6.2k rpm), first gear hits 40 just past 6k. Upshifting at 6-6.2k will keep you consistently in that powerband, and you will hit 150mph just past 6k in 5th gear. I know everyone poops on 5 speeds but Porsche mated this one beautifully to the 2.7.

Btw, the more widely known name of these 5speed is the 01a. The 997 6 speed, if I'm not mistaken, is a version of the 01x (I could be wrong about that but that's in my brain at the moment). There's a guy named Scott at advanced automotion that probably knows more about European manual transitions than anyone. He's a nice guy and will answer a bunch of questions by email.

Woody - talk about downsizing your tires! I'm strugglebussing hard right now with picking new wheels and need input from people who have done some "outside the box" changes.

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06-15-2021, 06:02 PM	#9
ike84 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: KY Posts: 1,214	I can tell you that on my 00 986 base 5 speed with the 2.7 (max powerband 4k - 6.2k rpm), first gear hits 40 just past 6k. Upshifting at 6-6.2k will keep you consistently in that powerband, and you will hit 150mph just past 6k in 5th gear. I know everyone poops on 5 speeds but Porsche mated this one beautifully to the 2.7. Btw, the more widely known name of these 5speed is the 01a. The 997 6 speed, if I'm not mistaken, is a version of the 01x (I could be wrong about that but that's in my brain at the moment). There's a guy named Scott at advanced automotion that probably knows more about European manual transitions than anyone. He's a nice guy and will answer a bunch of questions by email. Woody - talk about downsizing your tires! I'm strugglebussing hard right now with picking new wheels and need input from people who have done some "outside the box" changes. Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk __________________ 2000 Box Base, Renegade Stage 1 performance mods complete, more to come When the owners manual says that the laws of physics can't be broken by this car, I took it as a challenge...