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Old 01-20-2004, 04:37 PM
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Default I want a 6 speed transmission for my 6th gen
Need more gearing... dying for a 6th gear. I don't want to be revving so high at 80 mph. So I don't want too close mission a 6 speed.

What options are there?
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Old 01-20-2004, 04:48 PM
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Slow down...

Those engines will rev all day at 4 grand with no problems.
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Old 01-20-2004, 04:55 PM
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But think of the gas mileage.
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Old 01-20-2004, 05:05 PM
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That's why speed limits are set between 55 and 65. That speed will give you the optimal gas mileage.
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Old 01-20-2004, 05:11 PM
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Think about getting your gear ratios changed (chipped/tuned/etc), make your 5th gear longer or soemthing. I'm not a genious on the topic. HIH
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what kind of motor would you be putting this 6th gear into?

unless its a NSX or s2k, you dont need one.
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Old 01-20-2004, 06:00 PM
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Originally posted by chimchim
But think of the gas mileage.
First of all, what car do you have? If you want better gas mileage get a CX or HX tranny or drive slower.

I believe I read on here one time, for every 5mph over 60mph, you lose 1mpg.
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Mich highways are posted @ 70mph
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You rev high at 80mph??? At 80 I only rev around 3-3.5 rpms.
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Old 01-20-2004, 08:25 PM
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Default Re: I want a 6 speed transmission for my 6th gen
Originally posted by chimchim
Need more gearing... dying for a 6th gear. I don't want to be revving so high at 80 mph. So I don't want too close mission a 6 speed.

What options are there?
The only option I think you have is to buy an aftermarket 6 speed. I've seen them before for Preludes, but I really don't know if they are available for Civics. The one my friend got for his Prelude was about $5k...so not cheap.
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