The M6 in the 5.0
10/7/10, 08:07 PM
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Really just look at the Camaro VS the Corvette, different gear ratios, same transmission. I know people who have driven both with the knowledge that they both have TR6060s, but came out thinking the Corvette's was better somehow. He was pretty convinced they cut corners on the Camaro's version.
10/7/10, 08:53 PM
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10/7/10, 09:05 PM
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This as well, Tremec may not have had the capacity to tailor the gear set to the 5.0, not to mention the Tremec is a double OD wide ratio trans - perfectly suited to the 500+ HP/TQ in the GT500
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10/8/10, 06:13 AM
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I've test driven the '11 GT as well as an '09 GT500. The 11 is certainly smoother, although I wouldn't say the GT500 was all that bad. Didn't have a problem getting into R. Now I sat in '11 GT500 PP recently, and that shifter was awesome. Granted, I didn't drive it, but I would offer that it is the best stock shifter I've ever tried, almost felt like an aftermarkert piece.
10/8/10, 06:20 AM
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10/8/10, 07:55 AM
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My MT82 doesn't like to be shifted quickly. Just this morning it crunched on a 5-6 upshift! It shifted, but not without a little complaining. To make sure I had the clutch completely to the floor, I shifted back to 5 (OK) and then, with the clutch pedal ALL THE WAY down, I did another fast 5 to 6 shift. CRUNCH. WTF?!? 
If I'd wanted a SLOW shifting tranny, I'd have stuck with my Honda Accord. So this is yet another thing to add to my list of things to bring my car back to the dealer for....
If I'd wanted a SLOW shifting tranny, I'd have stuck with my Honda Accord. So this is yet another thing to add to my list of things to bring my car back to the dealer for....
10/8/10, 08:13 AM
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4th gear typically has a 1:1 ratio. Anything lower than that is considered overdrive - ie. 0.84:1. The MT82's 5th gear is ~1:1 and 6th gear is overdrive. The TR6060s 4th is 1:1 and 5th/6th are both overdrive (0.84 and 0.57 respectively). Less shifting and lower RPM in 6th with the TR6060. More shifting and better acceleration with MT82.
According to this site the TR6060 offers many different gear configurations. Ford could have had them gear it the same as the MT82.
According to this site the TR6060 offers many different gear configurations. Ford could have had them gear it the same as the MT82.
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10/8/10, 08:29 AM
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Thanks, but I'm already quite familiar with the specs of the MT82, TR6060, and various other manual transmissions that have been in Mustangs over the years. My question was in reference to why "The TR6060 is more like a 5-speed than a 6-speed", as stated by dmhines.
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For peformance driving ... I would rather have 5 speeds + 1 overdrive ... instead of 4 speeds with 2 overdrives.
How often would you actually use 6th Gear on a TR6060 ????
On an MT82 you would always use 6th gear.
In my 2010 .. I have never been driving down the highway at 75 MPH and said .. wow ... I wish I had another overdrive .... 1 overdrive is fine for me.
10/8/10, 08:52 AM
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10/8/10, 09:51 AM
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Ok, so that is your preference. I get that, and actually share a similar preference. But I disagree with your assertion that a 6 speed is more like a 5 speed simply because it has 2 OD gears vice 1.
FWIW, in both my 99 T/A and 04 Cobra (T56 trannies.....2 OD gears), I used 6th gear anytime I was cruising on the highway.
FWIW, in both my 99 T/A and 04 Cobra (T56 trannies.....2 OD gears), I used 6th gear anytime I was cruising on the highway.
10/8/10, 09:52 AM
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10/8/10, 11:38 AM
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10/8/10, 12:06 PM
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