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Old September 16th 05, 08:12 PM
Gyzmologist
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Default Manual Transmission for Stratus 2.5L V6

I really like my Stratus ES V6, but I wish it had a 5-speed manual
transaxle. I have close to 117,000 miles on it now and don't expect the
auto-transaxle to get me past 150,000. Given the cost to replace it when it
finally does fail, I am considering replacing it with a 5-speed. Seems it
would probably cost the same, if not less.

Q: Is there a 5-speed manual transaxle that will bolt up to the Mitsubishi
2.5L V6 that is used in the Cirrus, Stratus, and Sebring cars?

The transaxles used on the 3.0L are not interchangeable between Mitsubishi
and Chrysler cars as the engine orientation is reversed. If this is true for
all Mitsubishi transaxles it would seem the transaxle would have to be
designed for a Chrysler application.

Obviously I will also need a flywheel that bolts up to the 2.5L V6
crankshaft.

Is this possible (within reason)?

Gyz


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Old September 17th 05, 12:50 PM
tim bur
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not really! since the trans operation is tied to the computer that works with
the engine
the trans in this car is not known for failure

Gyzmologist wrote:

> I really like my Stratus ES V6, but I wish it had a 5-speed manual
> transaxle. I have close to 117,000 miles on it now and don't expect the
> auto-transaxle to get me past 150,000. Given the cost to replace it when it
> finally does fail, I am considering replacing it with a 5-speed. Seems it
> would probably cost the same, if not less.
>
> Q: Is there a 5-speed manual transaxle that will bolt up to the Mitsubishi
> 2.5L V6 that is used in the Cirrus, Stratus, and Sebring cars?
>
> The transaxles used on the 3.0L are not interchangeable between Mitsubishi
> and Chrysler cars as the engine orientation is reversed. If this is true for
> all Mitsubishi transaxles it would seem the transaxle would have to be
> designed for a Chrysler application.
>
> Obviously I will also need a flywheel that bolts up to the 2.5L V6
> crankshaft.
>
> Is this possible (within reason)?
>
> Gyz


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Old September 18th 05, 09:11 PM
Matt Whiting
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Gyzmologist wrote:
> I really like my Stratus ES V6, but I wish it had a 5-speed manual
> transaxle. I have close to 117,000 miles on it now and don't expect the
> auto-transaxle to get me past 150,000. Given the cost to replace it when it
> finally does fail, I am considering replacing it with a 5-speed. Seems it
> would probably cost the same, if not less.


I can't answer your question, but I'm curious why you think the
automatic is about to fail? My 96 Grand Caravan just rolled over
172,000 on its original, untouched 4 speed electronically shifted
automatic ... the one that is supposed to fail all of the time. :-)

Matt
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Old September 19th 05, 05:39 AM
Gyzmologist
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Glad to hear that your transaxle has given you such good service. Currently
mine is working great, no problems. I just don't know how long these
transaxles will last. I service it every 30k-40k miles whether it needs it
or not. :O

My father-in-law had a 91 Grand Caravan that had 174,000 miles on it when he
got rear-ended. His transaxle was rebuilt at 120,000. Sounds like Chrysler
has made significant improvements since then.

Gyz

> I can't answer your question, but I'm curious why you think the automatic
> is about to fail? My 96 Grand Caravan just rolled over 172,000 on its
> original, untouched 4 speed electronically shifted automatic ... the one
> that is supposed to fail all of the time. :-)
>
> Matt



 




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