Does 6th gear kill the cluth if going under 120mph

[jjbondzio]

I have a question, I looked at a 96 gts and the guy told me that the clutch had to be replaced due to him driving in 6th gear at speeds under 120mph. This seems a little fishy, I have always thought that you can drive in 6th gear at speeds lower than that and it wont wear out the clutch. Can someone please verify this for my. Thanks

 

[JonB]

I have a question, I looked at a 96 gts and the guy told me that the clutch had to be replaced due to him driving in 6th gear at speeds under 120mph. This seems a little fishy, I have always thought that you can drive in 6th gear at speeds lower than that and it wont wear out the clutch. Can someone please verify this for my. Thanks

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Miles on car? Who/What is 'the guy' ?

PS. This is your multiple thread on your several questions about your car-hunt. PLEASE consider using ONE of your earlier, ongoing threads? Thanks

 

[Steve-Indy]

Sounds more than "fishy" to me ("B.S." comes to mind)...several Vipers here driven in 6th whenever appropriate...NO clutch problems to date.

 

[TCurtner]

I have a question, I looked at a 96 gts and the guy told me that the clutch had to be replaced due to him driving in 6th gear at speeds under 120mph. This seems a little fishy, I have always thought that you can drive in 6th gear at speeds lower than that and it wont wear out the clutch. Can someone please verify this for my. Thanks

No, won't hurt it. Just keep your engine rpms above idle rpms.

 

[jjbondzio]

thanks guys.... which one do you recommend. the 96 or 97 blue and white gts

 

[99 R/T 10]

Get a red 94 RT, VERY RARE!

 

[JonB]

thanks guys.... which one do you recommend. the 96 or 97 blue and white gts

Miles matter

Originality Matters

Condition matters

Price matters

<<<<LOVE my 96 for 13+ years next week

 

[justin5809]

I like my 1996 because the stripes go through the plate looks much better IMO.

 

[Steve-Indy]

LOVE my 97 for 11.9+ years next week

 

[Martin]

Seems like a lot of our GTS's were born in June. Mine turns 12 in a couple of weeks. Hoping it behaves itself better than I did in my teenage years...

 

[viperv10]

Love my 94 red rt

 

[triplexotica]

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What are fish that can be found off the coast of Oregon?

 

[PDCjonny]

thanks guys.... which one do you recommend. the 96 or 97 blue and white gts

How many times and ways can you post the same question?

 

[SquadX]

as some have said, sounds like BS. I have driven plenty in 6th with no problems at speeds of 75+. See if the seller will go lower on price (say 2000k lower). You can get a used trans for 1k and installation is a little over 2 hrs (at least for my Viper tech). But that 6th gear thing sounds like BS. Could be hiding over things. Tell the seller you will buy the car contingent on him getting the trans fixed by a viper tech.

 

[bluesrt]

get the 08 bright blue coupe

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

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What are fish that can be found off the coast of Oregon?

LOL good one.

 

[RTTTTed]

I suppose if it's got huge hp and he speed shifted into 6th instead of 4th at 120mph with the Nitrous on - that could hurt the clutch. Driving means the clutch is fully engaged and no wear is possible.

Ted

 

[dave6666]

Yeah... ***? Like Ted said, only if you slip the snot out of it will it burn up. I drive at 75mph in 6th on the highway all the time. 1200-1300 rpm chugalug.

 

[2001 GTS]

Mine loves it in 6th at 80mph on the highway...1700rpms all day.

 

[Red Snake]

We have a 6th gear?

 

[Dom426h]

How many times and ways can you post the same question?

+1

 

[IL96RT10]

I am in 6th gear everyday and I have 46000 miles on the original clutch and never have had any problems. Clutch is strong as when I first got her w/ 19k miles in 2004.

 

[slaughterj]

I have a question, I looked at a 96 gts and the guy told me that the clutch had to be replaced due to him driving in 6th gear at speeds under 120mph. This seems a little fishy, I have always thought that you can drive in 6th gear at speeds lower than that and it wont wear out the clutch. Can someone please verify this for my. Thanks

Perhaps he means the opposite? Driving under 120MPH in 6th is fine, but really higher speeds and 6th gear don't mix well.

 

[dave6666]

Perhaps he means the opposite? Driving under 120MPH in 6th is fine, but really higher speeds and 6th gear don't mix well.

Um. Why would six and high speed not mix?

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[FE 065]

I like my 1996 because the stripes go through the plate looks much better IMO.

Still regret selling my '96 GTS; VIN ending in 0168, wonder who's got her now?

 

[slaughterj]

Um. Why would six and high speed not mix?

Confused in

Get yours up to 150+ in 5th, shift into 6th, and see.

 

[Chipster]

Manufacturers do not design street legal cars with gearing that cannot be used doing legal speeds. Of course 6th gear can be used under 120mph

 

[dave6666]

Get yours up to 150+ in 5th, shift into 6th, and see.

I love surprises, but not so much at 150 mph.

Tease me with just one more clue.

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

Dave: aero

 

[dave6666]

I don't like that clue. The transmission is not an aero device and selection of 5th versus 6th should not change the aero of the car.

More better clues.