New V6 engine...why not a new tranny?

[Trevorw24]

Originally Posted by TheHorse13

I'm aware both are HURST products. I've read countless threads here where owners of each have said that the aftermarket HURST was somehow different and allowed too much slop while the factory GM version was much tighter.

If I ever get the chance to upgrade an expensive item like this, I want to be sure I have all the info needed before jumping into the purchase.

Well my set up isn't perfect at all. I like it way better though. You may want to look at Barton, they have a STS that's good as well. But I got my Hurst for $320 shipped and the install was included in the cost of the car so I'm happy. Good luck.

[mike25]

Originally Posted by =Stephens=

Did you know the tranny is made in france and the engine in mexico. Well, mine is...its on my window dealer tag I kept. And assembled in canada. American made huh?

What's this have to do with the op's topic?

[FDNY-L107]

The V6 tranny is made in Japan, motor Mexico and yes, all assembled in Canada. My pet peve as well. .

[thePill]

Originally Posted by DarkneSS

The new engine is nice but barely an upgrade over the LLT. Instead I think all of us would have preferred a stronger and I dont know a WORKING tranny!

Many of us manual V6ers have a 1st to 2nd gear grind. Mine does it on occasion and its a bit embarrassing. And before someone says it, no its not driver error, we have videos documenting it.

With all the problems we've been having a new transmission would have been much better.

What type of transmission fluid was used from the factory? I haven't followed the issue in the manual V6 Camaro's but, the 5.0's that use the Getrag had a similar issue with "cold weather grind" in 1st and 2nd. It wasn't link a "if you can't find em, grind em" grind, it was a clunking grind. A TSB was announced on the 31st stating to replace the manuals lubricant. It took a year for that TSB to be issue as it was deemed more of a nuisance than a mechanical failure/malfunction. I have heard pretty good things about the Aisin AY6 transmission.. I have also heard that Aisin is one of the oldest transmission manufacturers in the world...

[CatiaJockey]

Mine never did grind, but it was a little difficult to shift from 1st to second occasionally. I changed out the OEM fluid to full synthetic (Amsoil) and it made a huge difference. 1st to second is now like any other gear. That was 15k or so miles ago.