vn ss manual question

[anothervn]

Hi all, im looking to by a vn ss manual soon, i wont to do some motor work and the t5 arnt that strong, can you put a getrag behind the 5ltr what needs to be done cheers!

[STEALTHY™]

The Getrag is hydrolic clutch, the SS will be cable clutch.

That will be one thing you will need to change.



T5s are a decent box, i don't think you'll have any problems unless you drive extremely hard. If you do, you can always get a TKO or T56 box.

[KRUPTD]

Whats wrong with a the T5 box?I have one in my VN 5L,T5's are good to handle up to 400hp,and i have also seen a couple of e series falcons and commodores with standard T5's with over 500hp at the engines.I used to own a ED XR6 turbo with a T5 had no dramas with it.What id suggest you should do is when you have purchased this VN SS drive it for awhile then see what performance mods would suit you.Most common things to do would be extractors/high flow cat/twin 2.5 or single 3 inch exhaust,cold air intake,good tune/service,slightly bigger cam with some head porting,bigger throttle body,roller rockers,get your memcal remapped.That would be a good start,maybe some 3.7's or 3.9's in the diff.With these mods the standard T5 will handle them easy.

[Morton]

Advantage of the T5, is that I believe the clutches are FAR easier and cheaper to replace. That's something to think about.

[nicko]

highjack;

sorry but just wondering if the 6speed that comes on the gen 3 would fit onto an ecotec, mine is already 5spd so would it fit? thanks

[STEALTHY™]

You would just need a different bellhousing, and maybe input shaft.

And depending on the clutch type, I'm not sure if Ecotecs have cable or not.



Email Mal Wood, and he'll be able to tell you for sure (and supply you what you need)

[nicko]

thanks for that stealthy, my vt has a hydro clutch. cheers again

[STEALTHY™]

Even better then.


After you find out, let me know, cause i want one behind a super 6.

[anothervn]

ok thanks for imputs, ill probly go for a getrag im not aloud to drive it while on my p's so i will be doing alot of work to it project car, thanks all

[greenfoam]

The T5 is stronger than the getrag anyway isn't it?

[STEALTHY™]

The T5 is stronger than the getrag anyway isn't it?

Depends who you ask, and if i'm driving or not!

[FusionX]

If you spend the $$$$ can build a f-ing strong T5. Just don't expect much change out of $4000.

[STEALTHY™]

If you spend the $$$$ can build a f-ing strong T5. Just don't expect much change out of $4000.

I bought a T56 for that......