The 'E' Type Forum

Has anyone had any experience with the 6 speed manual they sell?
Im calling for more details tomorrow.....Im running a 307 rear and the original 4.2 4 speed is fine but lacking at the top end.
GTJOEY1314
Thanks in advance.

Lacking what at the top end?! Unless you’re able to cruise at 100 mph, then what is lacking?
At 60-70 mph you’re nicely in the power and torque band and able to easily accelerate in 4th gear or drop down to 3rd for even more power/torque. And changing down to third makes a lovely sound as the engine really starts to sing (though, maybe sing isn’t the correct word? )

Geoff

It's an interesting offering which I inquired about last summer.
It's a Getrag and it's rated @ 560Nm or 413 ft lbs
Here are the quoted ratios;

1.) 4.002
2.) 2.108
3.) 1.380
4.) 1.00
5.) 0.780
6.) 0.645

Hmmmm thats what Im talking about.
Its a shame the 5 speeds are all taboo right now with issues, but my old world t5 from 15 years ago is the best in my red convert.
I called and left a message.
gtjoey1314

First gear is very low.

Very badly chosen ratios which will spoil the driving experience , particularly when compared with either the Moss or the EJ ( close ratio ) all synchro box . Both 1st and 2nd are too low

So basically a six speed with four usable gears?

My T5 is still superb.

I really havent recieved good feedback for the supplier or anyone else as well.
gtjoey1314

gtjoey wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 28, 2021 3:55 pm

I really havent recieved good feedback for the supplier or anyone else as well.
gtjoey1314

I think the feeling is that the torquey XK engine really doesn't need a 6 speed box. 5 is plenty, and there are quite a few 5 speed options out there. Personally, I find the 4 speeds ok. Still get 23mpg overall, not too noisy on motorway cruising at 80mph.

Yeah, I saw that:

https://mrfiat.com/english/jaguar/other ... 61-71.html

Wonder which transmission it is? Anyone have one? Thx.

Regards,

Howard