Quaife 6-Speed Conversion for FGP F35 5-Speed Manual Transmission!
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I think this is the most ridiculous part ive ever seen offered. For the price of the parts alone, and then if you pay to have it installed..... I bet we can count the number of Cobalt/Redline/Saab owners that actually do this conversion on 1 hand. Its a nice piece no doubt and they definitely improved the first gear ratio, but 4K for that is outrageous.
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I think this is the most ridiculous part ive ever seen offered. For the price of the parts alone, and then if you pay to have it installed..... I bet we can count the number of Cobalt/Redline/Saab owners that actually do this conversion on 1 hand. Its a nice piece no doubt and they definitely improved the first gear ratio, but 4K for that is outrageous.
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Wow! This is an awesome option....If ANYBODY needs pricing, please feel free to contact us via PM for this unit, as we are a Quaife dealer.
FYI-This will allow for much finer driving in racing scenarios.....
FYI-This will allow for much finer driving in racing scenarios.....
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Ok, just spoke Quaife USA, and they are still testing this item at this time. No ETA on when it will be available for sale, and no cost at this moment. I will keep the community posted.
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im kinda a noob to this but i was looking and 1st gear didnt seem any different between the 5 and 6 speed. yet i see alota ppl here say how big of an improe ment it would be. so would someone mind pointing out to me why it would be so much better. i looked but it all seems the same to me
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4k is well out of my range for just a part alone, its a cool part and all, but i just cant swing it.
i thought i heard somewhere that gm was coming out with a 6 spd cobalt for 08 models? perhaps just rumors?
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also, saab has a 6 speed on their 2.0 turbo ecotec in the 9-3 in Canada, wonder if anyone is brave enough to try...
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The 6 speed conversion would actually make it a tiny bit worse for highway mileage. It is a close ratio 6 speed, meaning it is better suited for keeping the engine in its powerband for racing. Not at all like the T56 in the corvette which has a deep overdrive for cruising.
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^ ^ Exactly. Look at the 6th gear vs. the stock 5ht gear. 6th is actually slightly worse.
5-Speed @ 6450rpm:
Gearbox:- 5-Speed Cobalt SS Supercharged @ 6450rpm
Tyre:- Pirelli Pzero Rosso Asymmetrico 215/45/18
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Top Gear gives 26.947 MPH/1000 RPM and a top speed of 173.806 MPH at 6450 RPM
Gearbox:- 5-Speed Cobalt SS Supercharged @ 6450rpm
Tyre:- Pirelli Pzero Rosso Asymmetrico 215/45/18
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Top Gear gives 26.947 MPH/1000 RPM and a top speed of 173.806 MPH at 6450 RPM
6-Speed @ 6450rpm:
Gearbox:- 6-Speed Cobalt SS Supercharged @ 6450rpm
Tyre:- Pirelli Pzero Rosso Asymmetrico 215/45/18
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Top Gear gives 26.793 MPH/1000 RPM and a top speed of 172.818 MPH at 6450 RPM
Gearbox:- 6-Speed Cobalt SS Supercharged @ 6450rpm
Tyre:- Pirelli Pzero Rosso Asymmetrico 215/45/18
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Top Gear gives 26.793 MPH/1000 RPM and a top speed of 172.818 MPH at 6450 RPM
#40
It's the same F40 that is in the G6. 6th gear isn't much different in that, either, but the final drive is 3.55, so you'd still be getting better fuel economy out of it. However, that will cost you some acceleration.
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ive been toying with that idea
Ive thought of doing that with mine, ive looked at the saabs that come in for service at my dealership, like the shifter and cables the bolt pattern is the same. i drove one and it seems ok. i wont be able to tell till i get one. the only difference i saw was 6th gear rpm it was 2500 at 80mph instead of 3000rpm at 80 mph in mine. i dont think it comes with an lsd tho id have to get an lsd and rebuild the 6 speed to put the diff. in. Idk mainly its money that has stopped me
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Ive thought of doing that with mine, ive looked at the saabs that come in for service at my dealership, like the shifter and cables the bolt pattern is the same. i drove one and it seems ok. i wont be able to tell till i get one. the only difference i saw was 6th gear rpm it was 2500 at 80mph instead of 3000rpm at 80 mph in mine. i dont think it comes with an lsd tho id have to get an lsd and rebuild the 6 speed to put the diff. in. Idk mainly its money that has stopped me
To the guy looking into customer gearing, the first gear needs to be lengthened, 2-5 could stay the same, and then that killer overdrive you're talking about. Actually, their 3.0 (or whatever it is exactly) ratio they already have for 1st gear is good, so really, they just need to make the kit have a little longer gearing overall for fuel economy, but that's gonna go against what the real racing enthusiasts want, so might not work out too well for the rest of us.
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Ok. I recieved word from Quaife yesterday on estimated prices and release date. Here it is:
Release date: June 07
Price: $3995.00
They are taking pre-orders with a non-refundable 1/3 of the cost. Anyone interested in doing so, please PM or email me.
Release date: June 07
Price: $3995.00
They are taking pre-orders with a non-refundable 1/3 of the cost. Anyone interested in doing so, please PM or email me.
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so its 4k for the gearset...lol? or is it 4k for a 6spd tranny with lsd inside? or just a 6spd tranny?
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