6sp swap

[Kyoshosp2]

About to purchase a 93stealth rt turbo .. Since its a 5sp how hard is it to swap a 6sp into it ?? Like parts needed ? And is it worth it ? I'm thinking better overdrive , closer ratios .. Am I wrong or can it even be done

[stealthee]

Stick with the 5 speed. Its stronger overall. Just get a transfer case brace if you plan or drag racing.

You'd need the transmission, transfer case, rear differential, driveshaft, and shift cables.

[Kyoshosp2]

Yes I plan on dragging it a few times a month .. So maybe I should get the brace .. Anything else it will be a Dailey driver too .

[Kyoshosp2]

Is 94 the first year the Stealth got the 6sp

[stealthee]

Yeah, 94 was the first year for the 6 speec in the TT's.

Stick with the 5 speed. The 6 speeds have a weaker bellhousing. 5 speed also has more advantages with gearing when it comes to dragging.

[Kyoshosp2]

Good cause I prefer that body style too .. Thanks for the info ..

[anyonebutme]

I like the 6-speed better for a DD. cruising down the highway at 3K+ RPMs gets old.

[wingnut]

I like the 6-speed better for a DD. cruising down the highway at 3K+ RPMs gets old.

lol, wait a sec...ive been daily driving mine for over 8 years, what speed are you "cruising" at, 92?!?

[anyonebutme]

lol, wait a sec...ive been daily driving mine for over 8 years, what speed are you "cruising" at, 92?!?

something like that. second I hit the freeway I set cruise at 90 MPH.

[wingnut]

something like that. second I hit the freeway I set cruise at 90 MPH.

Ah, ok then...Id guess 265/35 tires too, was trying to figure out how you got over 3k :D

But when im doing 90, engine drone is usually the last thing on my mind http://www.cristoferdelatorre.com/emoticonosgratis/emoticonos/coche_policia.gif

[Kyoshosp2]

I was wondering about that . I'm used to 70mph@2000rpm that's livable.. I do 200 miles a day almost for wk too . Is the 6speed that much better ?

Also what is the limitations of factory parts.. Like when does center diff blow and half shafts start spitting up lol

[R/T93]

I was wondering about that . I'm used to 70mph@2000rpm that's livable.. I do 200 miles a day almost for wk too . Is the 6speed that much better ?

Also what is the limitations of factory parts.. Like when does center diff blow and half shafts start spitting up lol

6 speed is about 1850 @ 60mph. 6 speed maybe 2200?

Rear axles won't blow till after 6-700awhp. High strength ones are able to be purchased. Front axles won't break. 3rd member is indestructible.

Transmission output shaft (input for transfer case) will snap/shear high hp. Strengthened replacement is available.

6 speed transfer case helical will strip with high hp or lots of shock. Trans casings and TC casings can be either reinforced or replaced with stronger stainless parts.

[IPD]

snapping parts also has to do with launching properly. you'll do it at lower HP levels if you aren't properly taking the slack out of the drivetrain before hammering it.