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RunnIT · 12-14-2009, 12:49 PM

hey there camaro community...

I don't own a Camaro, rather an X-Runner. But I believe that you guys have been cursed with the same transmission that is hated across the boards from the X-Runner community.

The aisin AY6 6 speed.

I was wondering what kinds of issues you guys were having with this transmission (weak clutches, horrible 1-2 shifts, any other shifting related issues when put under high load).

Also any mods that you guys have come across for the trans.

Dave the Mule · 12-15-2009, 08:47 PM

Personally, I don't like the shift from 1st to 2nd. It's really clunky and hard to do smooth. It's gotten better after 2000 miles but still nowhere near what it should be. Other than that my transmission has performed reasonably well.

RunnIT · 12-18-2009, 03:58 PM

What are the gear ratios you guys have in your trans?

Ours is setup like so..

* 1st 4.17
* 2nd 2.19
* 3rd 1.49
* 4th 1.19
* 5th 1.00
* 6th 0.85

Icefsh · 12-18-2009, 05:59 PM

This is from a specification dated Oct 2008. Got this from chevrolet.com about 6 months ago.

*1st 4.48
*2nd 2.58
*3rd 1.63
*4th 1.19
*5th 1.00
*6th 0.75
Reverse 3.67
Final drive ratio 3.27

Looks like we are geared a little lower in the first 3 gears.

The V6 section has some threads on problems members are having. Mine seems to shift pretty smooth so far with about 3500 miles. Hope it stays that way.

ckaram · 12-18-2009, 06:06 PM

All of them have that "clunky" 1-2 feel, but I don't have any issues with it. Rev it up and pull it into 2nd. It goes just fine, just not a nice short throw like a Tremec with a Hurst or MGW or MTI shifter.

It's not a race transmission, but seems to handle the V6 power just fine.

RunnIT · 02-23-2010, 11:32 PM

So it appears as people put more miles on their car, and start pushing the trans more, issues are starting to arise.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60836
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53301

As I stated in my first post, the AY6 is hated by the X-Runner community. There has been some small talk about getting an upgrade kit for it, but nothing.

I've also heard that Level 10 is working on stuff for the AY6. Does anybody here know anything else about that?

nak3dsnake · 04-13-2010, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave the Mule

Personally, I don't like the shift from 1st to 2nd. It's really clunky and hard to do smooth. It's gotten better after 2000 miles but still nowhere near what it should be. Other than that my transmission has performed reasonably well.

Same here, its smooths out after a couple thousand miles but its still clunky and shutters. It frustrates me so much sometimes.

12-14-2009, 12:49 PM	#1
RunnIT Drives: 2007 X-Runner Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5	Aisin AY6 Trans Issues hey there camaro community... I don't own a Camaro, rather an X-Runner. But I believe that you guys have been cursed with the same transmission that is hated across the boards from the X-Runner community. The aisin AY6 6 speed. I was wondering what kinds of issues you guys were having with this transmission (weak clutches, horrible 1-2 shifts, any other shifting related issues when put under high load). Also any mods that you guys have come across for the trans.

12-18-2009, 06:06 PM	#5
ckaram Drives: 2011 2SS RS, 1968 ragtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,850	All of them have that "clunky" 1-2 feel, but I don't have any issues with it. Rev it up and pull it into 2nd. It goes just fine, just not a nice short throw like a Tremec with a Hurst or MGW or MTI shifter. It's not a race transmission, but seems to handle the V6 power just fine. __________________ 1968 Camaro Convertible LS1, T56

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12-15-2009, 08:47 PM	#2
Dave the Mule Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 21	Personally, I don't like the shift from 1st to 2nd. It's really clunky and hard to do smooth. It's gotten better after 2000 miles but still nowhere near what it should be. Other than that my transmission has performed reasonably well.

12-18-2009, 03:58 PM	#3
RunnIT Drives: 2007 X-Runner Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5	What are the gear ratios you guys have in your trans? Ours is setup like so.. * 1st 4.17 * 2nd 2.19 * 3rd 1.49 * 4th 1.19 * 5th 1.00 * 6th 0.85

12-18-2009, 05:59 PM	#4
Icefsh Drives: CGM 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Littleton, CO. Posts: 195	This is from a specification dated Oct 2008. Got this from chevrolet.com about 6 months ago. 1st 4.48 2nd 2.58 3rd 1.63 4th 1.19 5th 1.00 6th 0.75 Reverse 3.67 Final drive ratio 3.27 Looks like we are geared a little lower in the first 3 gears. The V6 section has some threads on problems members are having. Mine seems to shift pretty smooth so far with about 3500 miles. Hope it stays that way.

02-23-2010, 11:32 PM	#6
RunnIT Drives: 2007 X-Runner Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5	So it appears as people put more miles on their car, and start pushing the trans more, issues are starting to arise. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60836 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53301 As I stated in my first post, the AY6 is hated by the X-Runner community. There has been some small talk about getting an upgrade kit for it, but nothing. I've also heard that Level 10 is working on stuff for the AY6. Does anybody here know anything else about that?