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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 08:33 AM
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I would like any suggestions to which brands I should look into for a manual transmission. Ive always had an automatic because I have bracket raced my entire life, but I want to have fun driving my car since its a daily driver. Ive been wanting a 6 speed for years and now finally I can afford one bc I am a college grad! I just have no idea which brands are the best. My car isnt fast (just bolt ons, runs 12.60s-80s), but within the next few years I would like to do some engine upgrades so I would like my trans to be prepared.. I already have a Moser 9 inch... Any suggestions would be appreciated!!
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 08:44 AM
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Leave it a auto or buy a six speed car.
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 08:57 AM
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That is not an option..lol. I love my TA and I am never selling it. I spent 1 month doing all the body work myself for a complete color change...(silver to SOM) I have suspension modifications done, and a 9 inch rear end.. Im not selling my car...I am asking for suggestions on what is a good manual trans
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 09:06 AM
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No i mean keep the auto and buy a 6 speed car they are almost as cheap as doing the conversion.A good 6 speed is the one out a 05 GTO OR 1 that has been rebuilt w/ all good parts.
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 09:23 AM
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Sounds like you build things to be a one time thing, so find a core you could send to Tick to get built right and strong from the get go. Or find a built one with receipts on here already. The stock T56 is plenty strong and mine lasted me 185k brutal miles. You could find a stock one, drive it til something finally lets go and send it in. I had lost 5th and 6th gear in mine, but like I said, 185k miles and 15 years, not bad for a transmission.
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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We can have one built for you at a fair price. Pm coming...
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