SVTP Looks Inside the 2011+ Mustang GT Transmissions
From the moment the MT-82 transmission first hit the streets in the 2011 Mustang GT and V6 it has been
a popular topic of discussion here on SVTP. Unfortunately, most of those discussions seem to have a negative
slant to them. To be sure, the new Chinese made Getrag 6-speed isn’t perfect. My personal experience with
it in the 2012 SVTPerformance Mustang GT has been somewhat lackluster. On one hand, I like the short
throws and close ratios. However, I often find myself frustrated with the feel of the gear changes and the clutch
action.
I can best describe the impression of the gear changes in the MT-82 as both vague and “crunchy.” Crunchy is
merely the word I use to describe the sensation felt through the shifter during the process of the gear change.
I have seen others describe the same feeling as gritty and clunky. To me it feels at times like moving the shift
lever through a bucket of gravels. It doesn’t give you a really happy feeling about what may be going on inside
your new Mustang’s tranny.
That leads me to the clutch action. It’s as unpredictable as an angry woman. I have never experienced a clutch
that would seem to engage and disengage quickly at one time while taking its sweet-ass time others. It’s just
weird and it makes it difficult to drive the car smoothly all the time. Also, I don’t know if it’s just me but it seems
that the pedal position for full engagement/disengagement of the clutch moves around a little. Maybe I just need
more seat time in the car, but with about 650 miles under my belt I think I have a decent feel for her.
Nonetheless, we will be undertaking a nice round of transmission mods on the SVTP GT in the near future with the
intent of improving the enjoyment factor of living with the MT-82 everyday. In the mean time however, I thought it
would be beneficial to everyone to share these pictures that were taken at the 2010 North American International
Auto Show in Detroit. The pics are of the cutaway models of the MT-82 and 6R80 transmissions found in the 2011
and up Mustang. Take a few minutes to check out the inner workings of the Mustang’s new gearboxes.
The MT-82 Manual Transmission
Pay close attention to the labels for a little irony.
The 6R80 Automatic Transmission
Pay close attention to the labels for a little irony.
The 6R80 Automatic Transmission
-Cheers-:beer:
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