Sequential Gearboxes.
 

Ok, This is my first forum post besides in the new mwmber area, So here goes....
Does anyone make 5 or 6 speeds sequential gearboxes for the sbc and BBC?
I know they are avalible for the Hondas, I use to sell them for Charlie at DC Sports and even though they were BIG coinage 15K they could not be kept in stock anywhere in the country, you guys on the left coast should know, the asians have deep pockets.
Just wondering if they have made there way into our PT type power plants???

I know I was considering one after discussing with Tyler at ATS. I believe it was an Aston Martin that has a full sequential 6 speed and it's a T56! Pricing was the issue for sure, going to be $15K+ to do it, and the parts were tough to get.


Jody

You mean this? :D
http://zfdoc.com/paddle%20shift%2010.JPG
http://zfdoc.com/paddle%20shift%2004.JPG

If you never driven a car with a sequential gearbox, You do not what your missing. It is an amazing piece of machinary. we have installed them in 1 acura integra GSR and in an Alex Zanardi limited addition NSX they are kind of like egyption cotton sheets, once you have had the best, you will never go back and HOLY COW, what a differance... and fun to.

So how does it work?

The one pictured is a paddle shifted T56. Gearbox is Aston Martin, paddle shift stuff from Ferrari.

Mike

I am not the expert here by anymeans but I think the electonics matches rpm for the next gear before the spit second shifts that are almost non detectable.

Mike

Yes but those electronics are mapped for one particular application: A specific combination of engine output and vehicle parameters. The big question is: What happens when you install that OE "Aston Martin" hardware and calibration to an entirely different application? Vehicle weight, final drive ratio, power curve, redline, rear tire diameter, etc.

Without modifying the calibration, I can see the potential for blown clutches--or worse blown engines.
/Steevo

I just went to www.quaifeamerica.com and I now see the offer two differant gearboxes for v8 v10 &v12 RWD applacations. The are also the mechanical style, Like we used in the Hondas.
Scott, here is a like that will tell you how the guts of one works, Its not 100% correct, but you will get the idea. http://auto.howstuffworks.com/sequential-gearbox.htm
It still looks like its gonna set you back about 18K-20K by the time your done.
Also, Take a look at there differentials, they are also pretty sweet. I will take some pics of the one I have for a ford 9". I have had this thing for about 7 or 8 years sitting on the self in the garage, ordered for a customer and they never came and pick it up, lucky I did get a deposit.

Damn, that's pretty cheap! lol