Manual trans differences

[dmdvzla]

Hey people, I have a question... What is the difference between the 5 speed manual transmission on the 3G eclipse GT and the 3G eclipse GTS. I Know the Eclipse GTS came out in 2003 and it had an increase in HP from 205 (GT model) to 210HP because a different intake and valve induction system (or so I heard from the mitsu dealer) I also know these GTS eclipses came with a slightly taller stick shift, so the gears were a little longer distance from one another. Also, mitsubishi quiet the tone on the exhaust system for the year 2002 (because the awesome sound these 3G eclipses had stock were not desirable by some people based on their reviews....Bullsh!!!!) I know this much because at the time I had a 2000 eclipse GT and my service adviser told me all these things; but I never got to know the differences on the transmission itself....Does anybody know????

[QnzMostWanted]

final drive on the GTS was different, i think thats all

[SPD_FRK]

Far right column is the GTS 5spd, middle is the GT 5spd.

[dmdvzla]

Thanks! so which would be a better choice for my 8G? I know I would like to have that tight, close distance, short shifter that 2000-2001 3G eclipse GT have, but as far as the tranny itself...are both of them sutable for a swap???

P.S. how about the 6 speed manual available on the 4G eclipse GT special edition???

[SPD_FRK]

Both transmissions will mount up directly. The only difference between the GT and GTS as mentioned is the gearing. The GTS will have more "get up and go" but lacks the top end gearing like that of the GT final drive.

Search more on that 6spd option as it has been covered pretty good. It basically is the same transmission case with an additional gear added (read potential weak point of smaller shafts used inside). Numerous Evo owners have actually ditched the 6spd and reverted back to the 5spd for the exact reason.

[dmdvzla]

So that means that the 4G and the VIII-IX EVO share the same 6 speed tranny?

[SPD_FRK]

So that means that the 4G and the VIII-IX EVO share the same 6 speed tranny?

No, its the same build principal though. The Evo 6spd is basically the same 5spd case, just crammed another gear into it...same for the Eclipse 6spd transmission case.

[dmdvzla]

No, its the same build principal though. The Evo 6spd is basically the same 5spd case, just crammed another gear into it...same for the Eclipse 6spd transmission case.

Which one would you recommend? the gt or the gts one?

[dmdvzla]

Has anyone here installed a 3G GTS manual transmission on their car?....or all of you that have done the swap so far have used the regular GT transmission..??

Also, if anyone is running the 6speed transmission, please give me some feedback on how it feels......

Thanks!

[6G72gearhead]

I've never had a problem with the lack of top end on the GTS trans I have, been clocked at 167 at HPT.

[foxbrand]

I think he meant the GT transmission is more for top speed, while the GTS transmission is more for acceleration, from the gearing

however, I should note that the GT transmission with the GTS final drive yields the shortest effective gearing and the GTS transmission with the GT final drive gives the longest effective gearing

[6G72gearhead]

I have considered doing GT gears with my GTS to get the low gears and low final drive if I build the motor the way I want it will not make much low power.

[foxbrand]

you mean you won't have much torque?