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Shift Fork Failure in the 6 Speed 3000GT VR4 / Dodge Stealth AWD

Yikes! They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so we just started with a picture of what can happen when you shift a 6 Speed 3000GT VR4 or AWD Dodge Stealth like you really mean it… That aluminum piece that is fractured on the edge is the 1st and 2nd gear shift fork. […]

VCU Failure and Excessive RTV Leads to Bearing Failure

Transmission Sealant Getrag used an anaerobic sealant in their 3000GT and Dodge Stealth Transmission builds. An equivalent that can be used today is Permatex 51813. Many of the transmissions we rebuild here have been rebuilt in the past at least once and its very common to see black, grey, or orange RTV sealant used instead of […]

3000GT Dodge Stealth Output Shaft Wear

In order to cost effectively offer both a front wheel and all wheel drive option Mitsubishi used a transverse layout for all 3/S cars. With the engine “sideways” in the engine bay this meant that somehow the power from the transmission needed to go back towards the rear end and make a 90 degree turn. […]

3000GT VR4 Dodge Stealth R/T Turbo Endcase Input Shaft Bearing Endplay Setup

One of the most overlooked bearings in these 5 and 6 speed Getrag 440 and Getrag 446 transmissions is the input shaft bearing in the end case. This bearing is opposite of the bellhousing bearing that contains the throwout bearing collar. This bearing is responsible for supporting the input shaft on the end case side […]

3000GT & Dodge Stealth Clutch Pedal Adjustment & Clutch Drag

The most critical factor for a good performing and long lasting transmission in any car is a clutch that releases completely. A dragging clutch will cause the transmission to feel notchy, block you out of gear, and wear your transmission extremely rapidly. When the clutch drags the synchronizers are attempting to slow or speed up […]

3/S 6 Speed 4th Gear Check Ball

If you decide to do a synchro swap on your 6 speed AWD transmission there is a very important item to be aware of. Above 4th gear is a ball bearing that holds the thrust washer from rotating. If you try to press all the gears off in one shot you will crack the bearing […]