Pontiac Solstice Forum - View Single Post - 6 speed manual transmision in the Solstice

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Originally Posted by Fformula88

The Corvette transmission is a rear mount transmission. It won't fit in the Kappa all that well (if at all).

Not sure why you would want it with the 2.4L anyway. It is really just a 5 speed transmission with a second overdrive gear to help it achieve decent highway fuel mileage and avoid a gas guzzler tax. It doesn't have 6 speeds for performance reasons.

Besides, I don't think this car really needs a true 6 speed with the stock engine. It has a pretty flat power curve as it is, and I would think that adding an extra shift would cost you more time to shift then it would gain you in keeping the revs up a little more.

I agree!!!
I get to second too quick as it is!!!
I wouldn't want another gear.

fred

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	FredinVa Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SW Virginia	Quote: Originally Posted by Fformula88 The Corvette transmission is a rear mount transmission. It won't fit in the Kappa all that well (if at all). Not sure why you would want it with the 2.4L anyway. It is really just a 5 speed transmission with a second overdrive gear to help it achieve decent highway fuel mileage and avoid a gas guzzler tax. It doesn't have 6 speeds for performance reasons. Besides, I don't think this car really needs a true 6 speed with the stock engine. It has a pretty flat power curve as it is, and I would think that adding an extra shift would cost you more time to shift then it would gain you in keeping the revs up a little more. I agree!!! I get to second too quick as it is!!! I wouldn't want another gear. fred __________________ Aggressive/ebony - Loaded (all but Onstar, polished) Vin: 9289 RK Sport Magnaflow duals w/GXP rear fascia $500 Deposit 1-27-06, Delivered 2-3-06 Objects in my rearview mirror, keep getting smaller and smaller, really quick!! "Be Careful out there", Sgt. Phil Esterhaus, HSB