MTEC shift springs - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

grostoine · 11-14-2013, 11:19 PM

Do you have any feedback on these? : http://ft86speedfactory.com/mtec-shi...g-kit-949.html

Does it make a real difference?

OICU812 · 11-14-2013, 11:20 PM

Yes one of best mods I did for sure 100% if you search this out there is lots of discussion on this spring set btw.

zooki · 11-14-2013, 11:42 PM

I replied to another thread on these, but I'll tell you they are definitely worth it. I just installed them a couple of weeks ago to go with my Kartboy shifter, Kartboy transmission mount insert, and Perrin rear shifter bushing, and it all adds up to a very precise shifting experience. With Pentosin fluid in the trannie it feels like a well oiled rifle bolt sliding home. Much recommended!

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 11-14-2013, 11:47 PM

Totally worth it even on the stock shifter, feeling is believing...

** That's what she said...

jamesm · 11-14-2013, 11:59 PM

Completely worth it. Best value mod I've ever done.

Fizz · 11-15-2013, 02:16 AM

Do you need to drop the front pipe to gain access? Any special tools required?

Luis_GT · 11-15-2013, 03:22 AM

Best mod ever... no need to remove anything aside from the cardboard panel

digital_assassin · 11-15-2013, 03:43 AM

Worth it. Costs less than a dinner at a restaurant.

Fizz · 11-15-2013, 03:47 AM

Ok so I just had a quick peek under...one side requires a 10mm hex which looks easy enough to get to....but the other side needs a socket and looks like a bitch the get that out because not enough room.

By the way what size socket for that?

digital_assassin · 11-15-2013, 03:55 AM

The domed nut is a bitch to get out without the right ratchet and socket combo. I ended up needing to hit Harbor Freight and the impact sockets were perfect depth. Put the socket on the nut and then push the ratchet onto the nut.

Fizz · 11-15-2013, 04:00 AM

Thanks. I think it needs a 1 1/16 (27mm) socket. Did you have enough space to run a 1/2 drive to 3/8 adaptor?

Hmm I wonder if vice grips on the socket will work? LoL

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 11-15-2013, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fizz

Do you need to drop the front pipe to gain access? Any special tools required?

The only special tool I would say that most don't have would be the 27mm socket.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fizz

Ok so I just had a quick peek under...one side requires a 10mm hex which looks easy enough to get to....but the other side needs a socket and looks like a bitch the get that out because not enough room.

By the way what size socket for that?

27mm and it's actually pretty easy to get to.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fizz

Thanks. I think it needs a 1 1/16 (27mm) socket. Did you have enough space to run a 1/2 drive to 3/8 adaptor?

Hmm I wonder if vice grips on the socket will work? LoL

Definitely do not use vice grips.

Install video guys, also on the page of our site.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk8mkTfLANk"]MTEC Shift Spring Installation for Scion FRS / Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86 - YouTube[/ame]

jdubious · 11-15-2013, 09:45 AM

Yes it is a 27mm. I tried several setups and found the 1/2" to 3/8" adapter with a long flex head ratchet worked pretty good. You could always remove the front pipe to give more room. It was lock tighted in there and somewhat of a bitch. The 10mm has lock tight too and might be tough if using a regular allen like the video showed. There is not enough space to get a typical 1/4" allen socket in there, you will need a short one. Also there is not enough room to get a 1/4" torque wrench w/socket in there as the video suggested.

The springs are awesome btw

jamesm · 11-15-2013, 04:28 PM

that 27mm is a bitch to get off. i ended up having to use a breaker, and it felt like i was gong to hurt something lol.

11-14-2013, 11:19 PM	#1
grostoine Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: Quebec Posts: 392 Thanks: 9 Thanked 104 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	MTEC shift springs Do you have any feedback on these? : http://ft86speedfactory.com/mtec-shi...g-kit-949.html Does it make a real difference?

11-14-2013, 11:42 PM	#3
zooki Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: waiting on a 2021... Location: Texas Posts: 770 Thanks: 190 Thanked 410 Times in 233 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I replied to another thread on these, but I'll tell you they are definitely worth it. I just installed them a couple of weeks ago to go with my Kartboy shifter, Kartboy transmission mount insert, and Perrin rear shifter bushing, and it all adds up to a very precise shifting experience. With Pentosin fluid in the trannie it feels like a well oiled rifle bolt sliding home. Much recommended! __________________ 2016 4Runner Tail edition 2020 Camry 2020 RAV4 2013 Chevy 3500 4x4 Duramax 1999 Ford F250 Powerstroke, the tow rig 1969 Mustang, the fast car....(:

11-15-2013, 03:43 AM	#8
digital_assassin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Drives: 2013 FR-S Matte Orange Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,016 Thanks: 489 Thanked 937 Times in 507 Posts Mentioned: 168 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Worth it. Costs less than a dinner at a restaurant. __________________ NORTHWEST86 DECAL - NORTHWEST86 GEAR MY BUILD

11-15-2013, 03:55 AM	#10
digital_assassin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Drives: 2013 FR-S Matte Orange Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,016 Thanks: 489 Thanked 937 Times in 507 Posts Mentioned: 168 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The domed nut is a bitch to get out without the right ratchet and socket combo. I ended up needing to hit Harbor Freight and the impact sockets were perfect depth. Put the socket on the nut and then push the ratchet onto the nut. __________________ NORTHWEST86 DECAL - NORTHWEST86 GEAR MY BUILD

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Fizz Senior Addict Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 86 GT Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 249 Thanked 336 Times in 215 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ok so I just had a quick peek under...one side requires a 10mm hex which looks easy enough to get to....but the other side needs a socket and looks like a bitch the get that out because not enough room. By the way what size socket for that?

11-15-2013, 04:00 AM	#11
Fizz Senior Addict Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 86 GT Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 249 Thanked 336 Times in 215 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks. I think it needs a 1 1/16 (27mm) socket. Did you have enough space to run a 1/2 drive to 3/8 adaptor? Hmm I wonder if vice grips on the socket will work? LoL

11-15-2013, 09:45 AM	#13
jdubious Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 13 Scion FR-S Location: Texas Posts: 89 Thanks: 44 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes it is a 27mm. I tried several setups and found the 1/2" to 3/8" adapter with a long flex head ratchet worked pretty good. You could always remove the front pipe to give more room. It was lock tighted in there and somewhat of a bitch. The 10mm has lock tight too and might be tough if using a regular allen like the video showed. There is not enough space to get a typical 1/4" allen socket in there, you will need a short one. Also there is not enough room to get a 1/4" torque wrench w/socket in there as the video suggested. The springs are awesome btw

11-15-2013, 04:28 PM	#14
jamesm Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,929 Thanks: 1,166 Thanked 2,293 Times in 1,180 Posts Mentioned: 313 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	that 27mm is a bitch to get off. i ended up having to use a breaker, and it felt like i was gong to hurt something lol.

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