Trans build for 400+- hp

[Boris_Petrov]

Originally Posted by sqd

I'm not entirely sure what you base the "get new trannys" information on though But they're made by ZF and I guarantee you they're excellent transmissions, especially for the price. The VANOS-system has nothing to do with the transmissions anyway And VANOS was more of a problem on the E39/E46-era, especially the early models.. Though I'm sure it has caused issues later too, but not that much so it's a common issue on newer cars..

But anyway, that is not what we're talking about
I only know of used ones. Not a huge issue in my eyes, since I know how people use them. Abuse them on track with 700+ wheel horsepower, and they seem to hold up very well. Compare that to a, what, 500 whp, mostly street-driven GT86.. It'll last a long, long time

Hell, I bought a smaller/weaker BMW/ZF trans from a E46 320D to use in my Nissan S14 when I was swapping in a LS1 V8. Never got around to using it though, since I sold it before I finished it (and bought my GT86 right after it sold!).

A friend of mine is putting a GS6 into his S13 drift car right now. It'll run "only" about 400 whp though, but I'm sure it will see more abuse than your car, since I know how he drives, both on the street and the track

Great, I'm stoked to see what your friend does with that s13! But I was talking about BMW quality of make when talking about vanoses and stuff like that, I know it doesn't have anything to do with the box.

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[RayRay88]

Originally Posted by Boris_Petrov

How are they gonna ship that tranny from 'merica

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I don't understand what's so funny.



But to answer your question, the same way anyone else ships large items around the world crate it and ship with a postal service.

[RFB]

Originally Posted by Boris_Petrov

Do you think I'll need a trans cooler on a manual?

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Doubt it, none of my race mates with standards do, just beefy clutch !

[Boris_Petrov]

Originally Posted by RayRay88

I don't understand what's so funny.



But to answer your question, the same way anyone else ships large items around the world crate it and ship with a postal service.

Yeah, but it's gonna cost quite a lot.

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[Sleepless]

What are the sequential options?

[Boris_Petrov]

Originally Posted by Sleepless

What are the sequential options?

Saw something on the fensport website for around 9k£, hoolinger sequential for 18k$. That's what I know but there could be more.

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[churchx]

samsonas probably also has one.

[olsonpg]

I blew my trans last fall at 400 whp.

I can't speak for what the best option is but I can tell you what I did.

I bought a full straight cut first through 5th gearset from PAR australia.

Reasons being: I've always wanted a straight cut gearset. I have an expensive os giken twin disk clutch (which i love) that I didn't want to have to replace with a different clutch with a mazworx transmission. Price competitive option and I wanted something I could beat on and not worry.

https://www.par-engineering.com/prod...ion-fr-s-copy/
Price in Australian dollars. Once converted I think I paid a bit over 4 grand for the gearset.

I bought a used trans for 400 and brought it over to Jacks transmissions.. And had the gearset shipped there from Australia. PAR does take their sweet time and I think it took 2 months to come in.

Jacks trans is probably the best aftermarket shop I have ever dealt with. I cannot say enough good things about them. They absolutely know their stuff and have fast turn around. If you do decide to do any custom transmission work I wouldn't go anywhere else.

That said.. I haven't driven my car yet with the PAR set. My shop is throwing the trans in right now up here in Canadia. It's going to be a whiney bastard. If I had the capital and didn't like the sound of straight cuts I wouldn't think twice about getting the Jacks transmissions custom set.

Just my little story. Will hopefully be up and driving in a week or two.

[Boris_Petrov]

Originally Posted by olsonpg

I blew my trans last fall at 400 whp.



I can't speak for what the best option is but I can tell you what I did.



I bought a full straight cut first through 5th gearset from PAR australia.



Reasons being: I've always wanted a straight cut gearset. I have an expensive os giken twin disk clutch (which i love) that I didn't want to have to replace with a different clutch with a mazworx transmission. Price competitive option and I wanted something I could beat on and not worry.



https://www.par-engineering.com/prod...ion-fr-s-copy/

Price in Australian dollars. Once converted I think I paid a bit over 4 grand for the gearset.



I bought a used trans for 400 and brought it over to Jacks transmissions.. And had the gearset shipped there from Australia. PAR does take their sweet time and I think it took 2 months to come in.



Jacks trans is probably the best aftermarket shop I have ever dealt with. I cannot say enough good things about them. They absolutely know their stuff and have fast turn around. If you do decide to do any custom transmission work I wouldn't go anywhere else.



That said.. I haven't driven my car yet with the PAR set. My shop is throwing the trans in right now up here in Canadia. It's going to be a whiney bastard. If I had the capital and didn't like the sound of straight cuts I wouldn't think twice about getting the Jacks transmissions custom set.



Just my little story. Will hopefully be up and driving in a week or two.

Great man, let us know your impressions from the straight cut!

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[StraightOuttaCanadaEh]

Originally Posted by olsonpg

I blew my trans last fall at 400 whp.

I can't speak for what the best option is but I can tell you what I did.

I bought a full straight cut first through 5th gearset from PAR australia.

Reasons being: I've always wanted a straight cut gearset. I have an expensive os giken twin disk clutch (which i love) that I didn't want to have to replace with a different clutch with a mazworx transmission. Price competitive option and I wanted something I could beat on and not worry.

https://www.par-engineering.com/prod...ion-fr-s-copy/
Price in Australian dollars. Once converted I think I paid a bit over 4 grand for the gearset.

I bought a used trans for 400 and brought it over to Jacks transmissions.. And had the gearset shipped there from Australia. PAR does take their sweet time and I think it took 2 months to come in.

Jacks trans is probably the best aftermarket shop I have ever dealt with. I cannot say enough good things about them. They absolutely know their stuff and have fast turn around. If you do decide to do any custom transmission work I wouldn't go anywhere else.

That said.. I haven't driven my car yet with the PAR set. My shop is throwing the trans in right now up here in Canadia. It's going to be a whiney bastard. If I had the capital and didn't like the sound of straight cuts I wouldn't think twice about getting the Jacks transmissions custom set.

Just my little story. Will hopefully be up and driving in a week or two.

Interesting bit of info, thank you. Especially since you're in Canada as well

[jflogerzi]

4th gear is whats really weak based on what my friend who has a 400+WHP E85 BRZ with JDL turbo kit.

[Boris_Petrov]

Originally Posted by jflogerzi

4th gear is whats really weak based on what my friend who has a 400+WHP E85 BRZ with JDL turbo kit.

That's true and the syncro set from jack's is said to help with it.

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[Boris_Petrov]

Hey guys I know this isn't related but I'm new to worldwide shipping and what's the difference between UPS Worldwide and USPS International?

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[StraightOuttaCanadaEh]

Originally Posted by Boris_Petrov

Hey guys I know this isn't related but I'm new to worldwide shipping and what's the difference between UPS Worldwide and USPS International?

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UPS is a private shipping company that’ll charge you all kinds of scammy fees and brokerage charges. USPS is just the united states postal service that will not do that. I avoid UPS like the plague.