GM uses an Asin 6 speed manual in the Pontiac G6 GXP--and no where else in GM. I wonder how well it would fit? Seems to be a bit more spread betwee gears though. Higher torque capacity, possibility better mileage with that tall 6th gear.

Saab 5 speed Asin 6 speed

3.38 3.77
1.76 2.04
1.18 1.32
0.89 0.95
0.70 0.76
0.62

Saab appears to use a version of the RPO code F40 6 speed.

 

So what is the Cobalt crowds overall opinion on the GXP? My bro is supposed to be getting one when they are released but the bastard refuses to drive manual he says they are going to come in auto and hes going to get that. I thing a solstice auto would be

 

The auto's have been out for a while now. Unless you mean the convertible verson.

 

Saab cars come with a 6-speed manual that appears to have absolutely no problems mating to our block nor lining up with the driveshaft angles/lengths.

 

They make our tranny in a 6 speed version - the catch - it was only sold on 9-3s in Canada

 

We share the ecotec engine with SAAB . Well , variations of anyways . They are all family II eco engines . Euro ecotec's are family 1 .

Avro - did u come across any dimentions ? I like the 1st gear ratio too . Adding more power to these cars , the smaller 1st gear ratio would actually be beneficial . Do you know what the axle ratio is ?

 

Has anyone looked at the Opel Astra? I think it has a 6 speed mated to the turbo 2.0.

EDIT: I meant the Vauxhall Astra VXR, but I can't find gear ratios for either one.

 

3.55s--a bit too low (numerically)