[V8] Manual tranny needs rebuild...kinda off topic

[Charlie Smith]

Earlier, Shiv wrote:
> 
> This is a bit of a steer in another direction...but
> maybe another option other than rebuilding the ZF
> 5spd, is to locate a late '92-'95 S4/S6 tranny, and
> bolt it up...moreover, this transmission can be
> converted to 6spd using several items as indicated on
> www.intendedacceleration.com.

If you want a 6 speed, you are much better off buying a used 6 speed
such as from a 2.7L twin turbo (S4 / A6).  Just buying the parts to
convert a 5 speed to a 6 speed can cost as much as buying a used 6 speed.
Then you have to pay labor for the installation, and you still have the
5 speed's weak 1st gear.

If cost is a major factor, I'd try to fit an 016 gearbox out of a 5kCSTQ.
They should be cheap in a junk yard if you can find one.

    - Charlie


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