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sperry · 2006-07-30, 07:09 PM

Doesn't this thread already exist somewhere?

The 6MT will hold over 500 ftlbs of torque, assuming an adequate clutch. I know you think w/ your 600 hp build you might be maxing that out, but I can pretty much guarentee you'll never be making enough torque to break the 6MT unless you abuse the tranny. I'm pretty sure we went over all this, but if you really think your going to eventually make 600 hp, well you need to order a new block, new EM, new *everything*, have it all custom build by a professional drag or sand-rail place, and then you'll have a motor that can run maybe 1000 hours before needing to be scrapped and rebuilt... The motor you've got, the supercharger you've ordered, neither will ever get you into the 600 hp range. We've been over this before... you have totally unrealistic numbers in your head. For christ's sake, a Formula 1 motor only makes about 700 to 800 hp. You really think you can get 600 from an SVX block that was designed almost 20 years ago?

Anyway, if you build the motor you've got, you might make that 415 hp at the crank... which an STI 6MT will easily handle. Unless you're looking for something specific w/ the gearing, going w/ the STI tranny is all you need to do. But don't forget the custom axles, driveshaft, hubs, brakes, suspension and wheels you'll need to make it work.

2006-07-30, 07:09 PM	#10
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Doesn't this thread already exist somewhere? The 6MT will hold over 500 ftlbs of torque, assuming an adequate clutch. I know you think w/ your 600 hp build you might be maxing that out, but I can pretty much guarentee you'll never be making enough torque to break the 6MT unless you abuse the tranny. I'm pretty sure we went over all this, but if you really think your going to eventually make 600 hp, well you need to order a new block, new EM, new everything, have it all custom build by a professional drag or sand-rail place, and then you'll have a motor that can run maybe 1000 hours before needing to be scrapped and rebuilt... The motor you've got, the supercharger you've ordered, neither will ever get you into the 600 hp range. We've been over this before... you have totally unrealistic numbers in your head. For christ's sake, a Formula 1 motor only makes about 700 to 800 hp. You really think you can get 600 from an SVX block that was designed almost 20 years ago? Anyway, if you build the motor you've got, you might make that 415 hp at the crank... which an STI 6MT will easily handle. Unless you're looking for something specific w/ the gearing, going w/ the STI tranny is all you need to do. But don't forget the custom axles, driveshaft, hubs, brakes, suspension and wheels you'll need to make it work. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?