Building a Stronger 6-spd Man Trans

[Preloader]

Building a Stronger 5 or 6-spd Man Trans

So the stock M32 is quickly being maxed out on it's rated power and torque. Before we start indulging in turbo swaps and quests for 250+ HP, I feel we should begin the journey to finding a direct swap (MZ0), or a way to strengthen the M32 to handle more.

I want to open up this discussion to suggestions as well as any/all spec data on the stock M32.

What can be done?

1.4's and 1.8's are both welcome to join THE TOPIC.

 

[Eric Smit]

hopefully theenico sees this.


-Eric Smit

 

[slitzell]

Ditto. I would like to engage this discussion as well. Im looking forward to theenico chiming in

 

[Preloader]

hopefully theenico sees this.


-Eric Smit

theenico sees everything.

We need his expertise badly.

 

[Preloader]

I'll start by saying I doubt the trans case is the issue. I'm guessing the weak point is in the internals...... because econobox. How does one go about strengthening the internals?

Is cryo-hardening really effective? What exactly is the failure point in the M32?

So many questions.......

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

So far it looks the the tower is the weak link since they keep breaking.

 

[$ub$onic]

In could see a internal swap in the future changing the gear ratios to more of a performance side vs eco box.

 

[DevilSonic89]

trans swap for the 1.8??

and how about us 1.8 guys as well

 

[Eric Smit]

besides swaps, the techniques for strengthening should all apply.


-Eric Smit

 

[$ub$onic]

and how about us 1.8 guys as well

Let's worry about that when we max the trans out this is a 1.4 thread.

 

[DevilSonic89]

well let the talks begin. my quest for the fastest 1.8 is still in stage 1 :banana:

 

[$ub$onic]

If your so worried about it start another thread

 

[DevilSonic89]

the thread was already started im just posting in it

 

[Eric Smit]

but the strengthening ideas should work for both.


-Eric Smit

 

[Preloader]

By all means the 1.8's can and should contribute to this discussion.
This shall be a safeplace. I don't want this thread getting clogged up with the very tired battle of 1.4 vs 1.8.

In fact, I'd like the mods to keep this thread cleaned up of such waste of words.

This is an advanced topic for serious builders, lets band together for the benefit of our entire Sonic family.

 

[$ub$onic]

I understand that I'm just trying to avoid another 1.8vs1.4 argument

 

[Eric Smit]

In fact, I'd like the mods to keep this thread cleaned up of such waste of words.

mmm hmm.


-Eric Smit

 

[DevilSonic89]

oh lol i wasnt going down that road again. but since i have an automatic trans this might be a lil harder for me.

 

[Preloader]

Let's worry about that when we max the trans out this is a 1.4 thread.

You know I usually back you up Sub, but technically this is a transmission thread. Also, the 1.8 guys may have valuable input that could pertain to either trans and vice versa.

 

[$ub$onic]

Good point loader. I guess I'm just getting tired and cranky.