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GrumpyRacer
As everyone probably knows: I sent a clutch disc through the housing of my MT82 (and into the body somewhat) in my 2011 jackstand racer during a warmup lap at an event a bit back.
I've sold a few parts off the transmission as I wasn't sure what I plan to do on moving forward, I've been told I need all sorts of expensive options and since I have 7 months to plan (and save, hopefully) I want to do it right. I have very little budget, so the more expensive the option, the longer it will take.
That discussion aside, I'd like to analyze the options for a S197 racecar with a manual transmission setup and the pro's cons.
What I'd like: something that is easy to shift, mostly reliable outside operator error, and is affordable. Getting out of my racecar and doing a quick session in my bone stock S550 made me realize how effortless it is to shift the stock MT82 on a stock shifter (though my revs never exceeded 6500, so inertia isn't exactly the same)
The options I'm aware of, from least expensive to most:
1: replace or weld the housing on my existing transmission. Get a new clutch (exedy hyper single perhaps?) and new shifter (MGW race spec). Ratios remain the same, hopefully shift effort reduces (it was very hard to shift this car on the McLeod RXT/Aluminum Flywheel setup). $1,600 cost to me to do this after some small pieces I gave away.
2: Have Ben Calimer rebuild my transmission, new clutch again and new shifter. Ratios remain the same, transmission is beefed up to match the rigors of racing. Cost to me $3,000.
3: TR6060 swap: I can get one of these on the cheap, but would need a conversion driveshaft, shifter, clutch, and some electrical work. Not to mention gearing may come into play given the ratios (and possibly other issues like diff cooling on a shorter gear set). Would then match the Boss302S and I don't hear a ton of complaints on those (1-2 shifts I've heard aren't fun, but I don't know I'd ever use that). Probably close to 3k when all said and done.
4: T56 XL Magnum - ultimate choice, can do a close ratio setup. Available in kit form. I have no idea or feedback other than to watch race videos and I see no complaints there. $7k. Probably wouldn't race for a long time.
Feedback on the above? Who's raced any of these options and has meaningful feedback?
Even clutch/shifter feedback is interesting. I never realized how much more effort was required to shift the racecar until I did the back to back thing. If I could get the racecar to someday shift like the street car, that would really be something.
I've sold a few parts off the transmission as I wasn't sure what I plan to do on moving forward, I've been told I need all sorts of expensive options and since I have 7 months to plan (and save, hopefully) I want to do it right. I have very little budget, so the more expensive the option, the longer it will take.
That discussion aside, I'd like to analyze the options for a S197 racecar with a manual transmission setup and the pro's cons.
What I'd like: something that is easy to shift, mostly reliable outside operator error, and is affordable. Getting out of my racecar and doing a quick session in my bone stock S550 made me realize how effortless it is to shift the stock MT82 on a stock shifter (though my revs never exceeded 6500, so inertia isn't exactly the same)
The options I'm aware of, from least expensive to most:
1: replace or weld the housing on my existing transmission. Get a new clutch (exedy hyper single perhaps?) and new shifter (MGW race spec). Ratios remain the same, hopefully shift effort reduces (it was very hard to shift this car on the McLeod RXT/Aluminum Flywheel setup). $1,600 cost to me to do this after some small pieces I gave away.
2: Have Ben Calimer rebuild my transmission, new clutch again and new shifter. Ratios remain the same, transmission is beefed up to match the rigors of racing. Cost to me $3,000.
3: TR6060 swap: I can get one of these on the cheap, but would need a conversion driveshaft, shifter, clutch, and some electrical work. Not to mention gearing may come into play given the ratios (and possibly other issues like diff cooling on a shorter gear set). Would then match the Boss302S and I don't hear a ton of complaints on those (1-2 shifts I've heard aren't fun, but I don't know I'd ever use that). Probably close to 3k when all said and done.
4: T56 XL Magnum - ultimate choice, can do a close ratio setup. Available in kit form. I have no idea or feedback other than to watch race videos and I see no complaints there. $7k. Probably wouldn't race for a long time.
Feedback on the above? Who's raced any of these options and has meaningful feedback?
Even clutch/shifter feedback is interesting. I never realized how much more effort was required to shift the racecar until I did the back to back thing. If I could get the racecar to someday shift like the street car, that would really be something.