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everything else aside, lets talk gearboxes.
My understanding is that the 5 speed box is stronger than the 6 speed due to thicker gears.
I have done lots of research and would like to clarify...
From my research 550whp seems to be the sweet spot. Anything more you greatly risk blowing a gearbox. No one really comments if this is for 5 or 6 speeds. If the 5 speed is stronger then would you feel comfortable pushing a little more?
Now this does all depend on the intended use. launching (drag racing) is different use to track and street and probably more stress on the box than track and street. I'm thinking out loud here but surely it doesn't make a difference between track and street? Maybe argue that the box and oil will get warmer during track use?
So lets just break this down more.
Based on a 5 speed box you want to run as much bhp as you can without risking breakage too much for each given intended use.
Track - BHP
Street - BHP
Drag - BHP
With adjustable boost one could have a street and track setting.
Feel free to post bhp and gearbox config and reliability?
My understanding is that the 5 speed box is stronger than the 6 speed due to thicker gears.
I have done lots of research and would like to clarify...
From my research 550whp seems to be the sweet spot. Anything more you greatly risk blowing a gearbox. No one really comments if this is for 5 or 6 speeds. If the 5 speed is stronger then would you feel comfortable pushing a little more?
Now this does all depend on the intended use. launching (drag racing) is different use to track and street and probably more stress on the box than track and street. I'm thinking out loud here but surely it doesn't make a difference between track and street? Maybe argue that the box and oil will get warmer during track use?
So lets just break this down more.
Based on a 5 speed box you want to run as much bhp as you can without risking breakage too much for each given intended use.
Track - BHP
Street - BHP
Drag - BHP
With adjustable boost one could have a street and track setting.
Feel free to post bhp and gearbox config and reliability?