Powershifting V6 T5 bad idea?

DC_Dave · October 27th, 2009, 09:08 AM

Our '06 has 47k miles and is probably still on it's original ATF. I'm going to change to fresh ATF this weekend (any recommendations on the best fluid?).

We just installed a Hurst last weekend and I've been wondering whether powershifting is a bad idea (I haven't powershifted it yet).

I've read the 4.6 & 5.0 have found powershifting a V8 kills a T5.

Will it hurt the T5 in a V6 to powershift it occasionally?

maverick0817 · October 27th, 2009, 09:46 PM

powershifting any transmission that isn't built for it, will kill it. Id advise against it.

HMUSN · October 27th, 2009, 09:48 PM

I would have to agree.

Once in a while will kill it oh so slowly, but it sure is fun.

Youngin · October 28th, 2009, 05:53 AM

if it kills it.. just use it as an excuse for a tr6060... every action has a reaction..

v606er · October 28th, 2009, 02:37 PM

It can't be good for it, but it has to be doing something, so it must be bad for it. To a degree.

DC_Dave · October 28th, 2009, 04:11 PM

No powershifting for me, then (I wasn't planning on racing the car anyway).

I've read the T5 won't hold up to powershifting in a V8 GT, but I was hoping that in a V6, it could handle it (clutch drop at high RPM).

v606er · October 29th, 2009, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by DC_Dave

No powershifting for me, then (I wasn't planning on racing the car anyway).

I've read the T5 won't hold up to powershifting in a V8 GT, but I was hoping that in a V6, it could handle it (clutch drop at high RPM).

Well the s197 GT's have a T3650, and the V6's have the T5, but that's for manual. Gt's and V6's both have the same auto tranny.

Kenjamin328 · November 3rd, 2009, 09:26 PM

ur car will want to die!, dont do it

RFM 40th V6 · November 4th, 2009, 01:28 AM

You'll mess up the syncros more than likely. It's not a good idea to do that.

xXsmokinaceXx · November 17th, 2009, 02:51 PM

haha itll screw up on you for sure...would not advise

TheGreatLouisianaRoadkill · November 21st, 2009, 04:31 PM

Don't do it. Not good at all

Till · November 21st, 2009, 04:34 PM

^ is gay and stated what everyone EVERYONE in the thread just said....

DC_Dave · November 21st, 2009, 04:35 PM

Yes, no powershifting for me. Good news is, the trans has never been powershifted. Regular fluid changes should mean it will ast forever.

Till · November 21st, 2009, 04:35 PM

DC Ill show you how to really powershift that bitch Ill be over in 30min

xelitexjamx · November 24th, 2009, 08:57 PM

im definitely not condoning powershifting but i have done it many times on mine and it still holding up... definitely not a good idea tho... bad for the tranny either way

Codeman · November 24th, 2009, 11:07 PM

ya i started doing it after reading about it on this forum, it is sweet, but it really does not seem good. I mean I just sat and tried to picture what was happening in the transmission and it is definately not going to keep your transmission intact. If you want to seem like you are powershifting put an auto in with a shift kit, hold the pedal to the floor and go from 1 to 2 to 3.

Averlus · December 2nd, 2009, 01:06 AM

Where would one acquire a TR6060?

06dkkiser · December 2nd, 2009, 09:35 PM

you can acquire it from google search

Averlus · December 2nd, 2009, 09:43 PM

It looks as if you can only buy them from Steeda. That's quite the pricey tranny too.

October 27th, 2009, 09:08 AM	#1
DC_Dave Newbie 2006 V6 Vert 5spd Manny Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	Powershifting V6 T5 bad idea? Our '06 has 47k miles and is probably still on it's original ATF. I'm going to change to fresh ATF this weekend (any recommendations on the best fluid?). We just installed a Hurst last weekend and I've been wondering whether powershifting is a bad idea (I haven't powershifted it yet). I've read the 4.6 & 5.0 have found powershifting a V8 kills a T5. Will it hurt the T5 in a V6 to powershift it occasionally? __________________ '06 V6 Convertible 5spd Manual C&L Intake 93 Tune, Hurst Shifter, 8.8" t-loc 3.55 GT Sways, SMR STB

October 28th, 2009, 05:53 AM	#4
Youngin Hip Hop Artist Byebye V6~ Welcome Home New Pony :P Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Californ-i-A Posts: 6,535 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	if it kills it.. just use it as an excuse for a tr6060... every action has a reaction.. __________________ ItaliStang Made.. Maybe Red But Makes One Hell Of A Sig http://www.myspace.com/moddedmustangz Modded Mustang's Song

October 28th, 2009, 04:11 PM	#6
DC_Dave Newbie 2006 V6 Vert 5spd Manny Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	No powershifting for me, then (I wasn't planning on racing the car anyway). I've read the T5 won't hold up to powershifting in a V8 GT, but I was hoping that in a V6, it could handle it (clutch drop at high RPM). __________________ '06 V6 Convertible 5spd Manual C&L Intake 93 Tune, Hurst Shifter, 8.8" t-loc 3.55 GT Sways, SMR STB

November 17th, 2009, 02:51 PM	#10
xXsmokinaceXx Regular 2006 mustang v6 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Granbury, TX Posts: 138 iTrader: 0 reviews	haha itll screw up on you for sure...would not advise __________________ S&B CAI Helix worthless throttle body spacer BBK headers Pypes Hi-Flo Cats Custom dual flowmaster set up SCT X3 4:10 with T-lok

November 21st, 2009, 04:35 PM	#13
DC_Dave Newbie 2006 V6 Vert 5spd Manny Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes, no powershifting for me. Good news is, the trans has never been powershifted. Regular fluid changes should mean it will ast forever. __________________ '06 V6 Convertible 5spd Manual C&L Intake 93 Tune, Hurst Shifter, 8.8" t-loc 3.55 GT Sways, SMR STB

October 27th, 2009, 09:46 PM	#2
maverick0817 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 267 iTrader: 0 reviews	powershifting any transmission that isn't built for it, will kill it. Id advise against it.

October 27th, 2009, 09:48 PM	#3
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	I would have to agree. Once in a while will kill it oh so slowly, but it sure is fun.

November 3rd, 2009, 09:26 PM	#8
Kenjamin328 Newbie 2005 mustang v6 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: escondido, ca Posts: 32 iTrader: 0 reviews	ur car will want to die!, dont do it

November 24th, 2009, 08:57 PM	#15
xelitexjamx Regular 2006 mustang v6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 106 iTrader: 0 reviews	im definitely not condoning powershifting but i have done it many times on mine and it still holding up... definitely not a good idea tho... bad for the tranny either way __________________ 06 v6 stang, 5-speed, pony package

November 24th, 2009, 11:07 PM	#16
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,807 iTrader: 1 reviews	ya i started doing it after reading about it on this forum, it is sweet, but it really does not seem good. I mean I just sat and tried to picture what was happening in the transmission and it is definately not going to keep your transmission intact. If you want to seem like you are powershifting put an auto in with a shift kit, hold the pedal to the floor and go from 1 to 2 to 3. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, FRPP C Springs, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors Great Automotive How To's http://tooldesk.com/blog/

December 2nd, 2009, 01:06 AM	#17
Averlus Regular 2006 Grand Prix GXP 0.0@000.00 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fort Riley, KS Posts: 462 iTrader: 0 reviews	Where would one acquire a TR6060? __________________ 2006 Grand Prix GXP

December 2nd, 2009, 09:43 PM	#19
Averlus Regular 2006 Grand Prix GXP 0.0@000.00 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fort Riley, KS Posts: 462 iTrader: 0 reviews	It looks as if you can only buy them from Steeda. That's quite the pricey tranny too. __________________ 2006 Grand Prix GXP

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