Delta V6 6pseed tranny useless?
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Hell, I'd go with the 6speed just for the increase in fuel economy over the 5 speed.
i thought since the 6spd has shorter gears, the fuel economy would be worse than that of the 5spd, with its taller gears? dunnoHell, I'd go with the 6speed just for the increase in fuel economy over the 5 speed.
[ March 29, 2003, 10:56 AM: Message edited by: turbulence ]
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i thought since the 6spd has shorter gears, the fuel economy would be worse than that of the 5spd, with its taller gears? dunno
With the taller 6th gear ratio, freeway fuel economy is better. Hyundai does rate the v6 6speed as 18mpg city vs 19 mpg for the V6 5speed
i thought since the 6spd has shorter gears, the fuel economy would be worse than that of the 5spd, with its taller gears? dunno
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if im not mistaken the 5th gear in a 5 speed is the same as the 6th in a 6speed.. its just gears 2-4 that are different...or they are really close to being the same...i think i saw the gear ratios on hyundai koren site...yes the six speed may be slightly quiker but you have to remember that while your shifting, the 5 speed will still be accelerating...this only applys for modded cars..stock for stock i do feel that the 6 is slightly faster but i primarly do road racing and autoxing so in my opinion..the extra gear just gets in the way...and yes ive driven all versions of the us tib
[ March 29, 2003, 03:17 PM: Message edited by: Hyperformance1 ]
[ March 29, 2003, 03:17 PM: Message edited by: Hyperformance1 ]
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if im not mistaken the 5th gear in a 5 speed is the same as the 6th in a 6speed.. its just gears 2-4 that are different...or they are really close to being the same...
5spd ratiosif im not mistaken the 5th gear in a 5 speed is the same as the 6th in a 6speed.. its just gears 2-4 that are different...or they are really close to being the same...
- [*]1st = 3.462[*]2nd = 1.950[*]3rd = 1.393[*]4th = 1.031[*]5th = 0.825[*]final = 3.650[/list]
6spd ratios
- [*]1st = 3.153[*]2nd = 1.944[*]3rd = 1.333[*]4th = 1.055[*]5th = 0.857[*]6th = 0.704[*]final = 4.678[/list]
2nd-5th are very close. first and the final are not. and you also have to consider the larger tires on the v6, which gear it taller, too.
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Random is correct. final Gear ratios total offset the gearing numbers.
You could take you current tranny and by simple changing the final gear. You can make your gears longer or shorter.
You could take you current tranny and by simple changing the final gear. You can make your gears longer or shorter.
- [*]3.650 final gear
5spd
first gear 3.462 35 @6000rpms
third gear 1.393 86 @6000rpms
sixth gear 0.825 146 @6000rpms
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4.678 final gear
5spd
first gear 3.462 27 @ 6k
third gear 1.393 67 @ 6k
sixth gear 0.825 114 @ 6k
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3.650
6spd
first gear 3.153 38 @6k
third gear 1.333 90 @ 6k
sixth gear 0.704 171 @ 6k
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4.678
6spd
first gear 3.153 30 @ 6k
third gear 1.333 70 @6k
sixth gear 0.704 133 @ 6k[/list]
[ April 04, 2003, 08:19 AM: Message edited by: Shadohh ]
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do you guys even know how to drive why are you worried about gear ratios anyway if you are getting spank by a 5 speed you are doing something wrong . I have a 03 gt v6 and i love the way mine drives i smoke more cars that are 5 speed in 3rd and 4th gear so what now and red light to red light no problem any car bring it on and just remember its not the car it's the driver little boys
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That was the least informed statement I've read in a while. Gearing is extremely important. Gearing on the 6 speed is better stock for performance driving. A simple differential gear change and a 5 speed could walk all over a 6 speed car. Gearing is a compromise between highway cruising rpm's and maximum performance. Hell, with low enough gearing and a good driver a Beta Tib could take a stock 6 speed GT Tib.
That was the least informed statement I've read in a while. Gearing is extremely important. Gearing on the 6 speed is better stock for performance driving. A simple differential gear change and a 5 speed could walk all over a 6 speed car. Gearing is a compromise between highway cruising rpm's and maximum performance. Hell, with low enough gearing and a good driver a Beta Tib could take a stock 6 speed GT Tib.
