04 5spd Gearbox

[Strike_Lightning]

G day again guys and gals, ive been sifting through this web site for a while now and ive noticed a lot of bad comments about the 5spd manual boxes in these great cars. however not a lot of actual instances of failures or breakages.

I know that the standard clutches in these models are the weak links( or as one other forum member stated 'CRAP'). I am just about to upgrade the clutch before I start the rest of my upgrades.

But back to the boxes. What is the problem with the 5spd's. I have been driving this car for a couple of years now and I have had no issues with it( gearbox that is),BUT shortly I will be upping the power to about 280-290rwkw which will put more strain on the box. so can I expect problems ?

Are there any 5spd's out there with this kind of power (or more ) and if so have you had any problems with these boxes.

I know that when I get this round of upgrades done it will only be a matter of time before I go to the next step(money permiting) and I have learned a great deal from reading the topics on this forum and from the few topics I have started so again the more info the better.

cheers dg

:rokon:

[ratter]

You will up your power, then a week later your clutch will be cactus, you will replace that, then a mont later your gearbox will die.

You will be better off to start saving for a 6 speed and a decent clutch before you break it, that way you will be able to sell off the 5 speed and get some money back.

Talk to Mal Woods for a complete package

[Buf-Phoon]

your planned power level is at the upper end for the 5 speed. It really is a bit of a lottery from there.

Treat it nice it may be ok, then again it could go at the first blast of the loud pedal

[MUZ580]

I had 330rwkw with my T5 and a Extreme HD Organic clutch for ages and I never had a problem. Had it at the drags heaps of times and never once did it feel weak. Even blew CV's before the the box.

Depends on your tune, how you drive and the clutch. Organic is the way to go, anything else and you will blow the box.

[Strike_Lightning]

Thanks guys, so what exactly is an organic clutch and what are other types of clutces and why are organic ones BETTER.

cheers again

dg

[mic]

Thanks guys, so what exactly is an organic clutch and what are other types of clutces and why are organic ones BETTER.

cheers again

dg

Elite paul ran 11.9 in his stock manual 5spd.