I was wondering if anyone had heard any rumblings from GM about a possible 6-speed manual that will work in a FWD setup with the Ecotec. I heard a rumor one might be in the new Malibu's but the dealership told me they are all going to be auto's... So, if anyone hears anything, please let me know... I want a 6-speed...


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There's a 6 speed automatic in the works for sure. Very unlikely you'd ever see a 6 speed manual FWD trans out of GM.



I used to race cars, now I race myself.
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10K PB: 54:26

there's a few getrags that are used in saabs that may be a swap in for our ecotecs that are 6 speed

the F28 I think its called. nobody knows for sure if it work cuz nobody's actually tried it.

if you did an F35 swap from an LSJ they have a conversion kit for 6 gears but its expensive as hell.

We carry the Quaife 6 speed conversion kit for the F35 (cobalt 2.0L) trans....


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What do you know about the Saab tranny PJ?


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DaFlyinSkwir(LS61) /PJ/ OEM+ wrote:there's a few getrags that are used in saabs that may be a swap in for our ecotecs that are 6 speed

the F28 I think its called. nobody knows for sure if it work cuz nobody's actually tried it.

if you did an F35 swap from an LSJ they have a conversion kit for 6 gears but its expensive as hell.

You really think it would work? I saw one and had zero belief it would. Go find out for sure again LOL



I used to race cars, now I race myself.
5K PB: 24:50
10K PB: 54:26

i have plans to make this work. after the car gets running, its next on the list of things to work on. i thought there was a fwd pontiac that had a 6 speed manual in it. G6 GTP or something? or was it a 6 spd auto. anyways, im going to get on this next, prolly after the first of the year in 09


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Mike wrote:The auto to manual swap is not as involved as you would think.
Get all the parts you need in a pile, and drive the car into it.
They will find their way into the correct places.

so i found some information on what i was talking about.

its called the "FGP Germany F40 (MT2)" tranny and is found in the pontiac g6. its on the ones with the 3.9 v6.



FGP Germany F40 (MT2)
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Type:
transverse front wheel drive, six-speed manual transaxle

Engine range:
3.9L HVV6 (LZ9)

Maximum engine torque:
245 lb-ft (333 Nm)

Maximum gearbox torque:
295 lb-ft (400 Nm)

Gear ratios:
MT2

First:
3.77

Second:
2.04

Third:
1.32

Fourth:
0.95

Fifth:
0.76

Sixth:
0.62

Reverse:
3.54

Final drive
3.55

Maximum validated gross vehicle weight:
3527 lb (1600 kg)

Case material:
aluminum

Center distance:
197 mm

Fluid type:
Castrol BOT 0063

Transmission weight:
56 kg (123.5 lb)

Fluid capacity (approximate):
3.1L / 3.27 qt (dry)

Power take off:
no

Applications:
Pontiac G6



heres the link to the site i found this on
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://media.gm.com/division/2005_prodinfo/powertrain/2005%2520Photo%2520Library/Transmissions/Manuals/Manuals/04%2520Getrag%2520F23%2520MG3%2520 LoR.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.cadillacfaq.com/faq/answers/transmissionspecs.html&h=576&w=720&sz=111&hl=en&start=13&usg=__xSpnvLMYkoDn9BU3LKmgOMFANRk=&tbnid=0EJ4ROT5M9Z-KM:&tbnh=112&tbnw=140&prev=/image s%3Fq%3Dgetrag%2Bf23%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff
hope that works



custom bellhousing application? most likely


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Mike wrote:The auto to manual swap is not as involved as you would think.
Get all the parts you need in a pile, and drive the car into it.
They will find their way into the correct places.

Oh snap...I missed that they had a 6 speed G6...I could have found my new DD



I used to race cars, now I race myself.
5K PB: 24:50
10K PB: 54:26

Don't guess there would be any way to mount a tranny for a 6 cyl to a 4 cyl would there? Specifically, that tranny?


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The_TwStD_1 wrote:Don't guess there would be any way to mount a tranny for a 6 cyl to a 4 cyl would there? Specifically, that tranny?

like i said, custom bellhousing application. its going to be an expensive endevour, but a good one, no dought


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Mike wrote:The auto to manual swap is not as involved as you would think.
Get all the parts you need in a pile, and drive the car into it.
They will find their way into the correct places.