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5 to 6 speed conversion

JackHullen

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Hey guys just wondering what work is required to convert from t5-t56 and 5 speed getrag-t56, my brothers is a 95vs ute which has a t5 trans in it mine is a 99 S3 vs ute getrag trans going. We both want to go to a 6 speed t56 trans so I'm wondering what work is required for each and how much. I know mines going to be harder but it doesn't really bother me.
 

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V6 or V8?

Malwood does kits for both engines but be prepared to sell a kidney.

The other option is to piece it all together yourself which means tracking down a gearbox, bell housing or adaptor, flywheel, clutch, pedal box, cross member/mount, yoke and have your drive shaft adapted and last but not least the shifter. And you may possibly need to message the trans tunnel.

I also believe the signal from the T56 is only half of what the T5 and getrag VSS so a signal converter to correct signal and get the speedo reading correctly will be required.
 
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