scotty_1987 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Hello. Looking at going manual over the winter. Just trying to decide which way to go and after some opinions. Currently have a tiptronic with open small case diff running bpu. Looking to increase the power next year to a max of mid 600bhp. I have all the pedals, gear surround and master cylinder. Can't really give a reason why but only want a 6 speed. Not too sure why now though thinking about it. First option is I would love a v160/161. Main concerns are only 2nd hand gearboxes. That are mostly unknown and if it needs a rebuild you can be looking at 1000s. Which led me onto option 2. The t56 magnum. Everything would be brand new and parts available. Cost I worked out was around the 8k mark though. But that was for new box. Conversion kit. Clutch. Flywheel. Custom prop. And other little hardware bits. Next option is a BMW gearbox. Never liked the idea of putting one in a supra lol just because. But pricewise seem a good option. Using the E46 M3 box or some people using a 530d box. Can find info about most stuff apart from the transmission mount. Guessing that would have to be fabricated up along with a custom prop. And last option is the cd009 gearbox. Heard good things about them. But don't like the idea of cutting/welding bellhousings or hammering out the trans tunnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Why go manual? Just build the autobox to take the power for a fraction of the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Agreed with Frank but if you really want manual T56 is the only sensible option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_1987 Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 I always wanted manual. Should of saved up a bit more when I bought mine. I don't mind the tiptronic. But gotta be manual to make me happy lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaundrw Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Been thinking the same . Wish i to had waited and got a manual to start with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC93 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I have a E46 M3 box going in very soon, currently on my na/5 which is being turbo’d in spring and will be running 650bhp. Once it’s in you could have a go in it? I have another TT auto and if I was tuning that I’d go built auto.. but keeping it stock and will be off to the US when it turns 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_1987 Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 Yeah I'd be up for that. Just noticed your in Bedfordshire too. This choice is hard lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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