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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => ENGINE BAY => Topic started by: rcflyers on August 08, 2019, 06:18:46

Title: 5 speed to 6 speed gearbox upgrade?
Post by: rcflyers on August 08, 2019, 06:18:46

I have a 2009 1.6 CRDi with a 5 speed gearbox.
Is the 6 speed gearbox a direct swap?
Anyone done it on their car?
Thanks.

Title: Re: 5 speed to 6 speed gearbox upgrade?
Post by: mickd on August 08, 2019, 08:48:34

Hi,
Someone else was asking same for petrol a few weeks ago.
(Try our search function )
Think 6sp only had a more even ratio spread but same top ratio.

Title: Re: 5 speed to 6 speed gearbox upgrade?
Post by: Dazzler on August 08, 2019, 10:36:48

 :whsaid:

I think the consensus is that the effort and cost is not reflected in the minimal benefit.

Unless you existing 5 speed $hit itself and you had access to a good 6 speed at less than what a similar used 5 speed would cost then I would leave it alone.  :cool:

 

Title: Re: 5 speed to 6 speed gearbox upgrade?
Post by: rcflyers on August 08, 2019, 19:27:54

Ok, many thanks.