Hi guys, got a 03 XR6t ute, its a auto, I am looking to convert it to manual, at the moment it is standard, but I have a cooler upgrade on order, and im getting an exhaust done when it gets flash tuned, so its going to be mildish power wise.

I have heard that the 5 speed gear boxes arent that stong, I was wondering if it would be worth spending the money putting a 5 speed in it, as im not to keen on spending thousands putting a 6 speed in.

any info would be great, thanks guys!!

corey

T56 six speed is the only option, the 5 speed cant handle much more than standard power.

well that sucks... not at all what I wanted to hear haha thanks for ya help mate!

apart from the obvious, box, clutch, flywheel and pedal box, what else will I need for this conversion?? and if anyone else has done it, what is the around abouts price ill be lookin at all up??

contact mal wood in regards to what you will need + total cost price of the conversion.

tell him you're from this forum and he'll look after you.

cheers

ok, cool, where can I find this mal wood bloke??

in the forum sponsors section of this site.. his username is 6speedXR8 or something similar.

http://www.malwoodauto.com.au/

http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/index.php?showforum=86

thanks for your help guys... I just pmd him!

ive been stalking through alot of the driveline threads, and it seems that the zf 6spd is a pretty good option... if and of you guys know what the comparison of price between the zf and the t56 is can you let me know... I have been contemplating selling my ute and getting a new one, but for a number of reasons I have become attached, dont want to go into more debt for a car and pretty much want to just modify a car again...

What are your thoughts for the zf vs the t56??