Am i the only one who feels that the SRT-6 should have a 6-speed in it?

 

Not by a long shot.

 

Seems like it should at least be an option! I'm surprised that there is even an automatic in it all!

 

I've had an SRT6 on order since I took delivery on my 6 speed Coupe in April... I told my dealer not to rush because I wasn't really thrilled about the auto tranny, but really wanted the 330 hp...

I don't think they will ever introduce the SRT6 with a manual tranny as the parts they are using to build the car are 3 year old SLK32 power trains and they never delivered that car with a manual...

I'm disheartened as well... But I figure I can have a manual tranny built for the SRT6 alot cheaper than supercharging & intercooling my standard crossfire...

 

This discussion is as old as the SLK32 AMG - that is since 2001.
Unfortunately there isn't and never will be a factory manual for any AMG car and thus also not for the SRT-6.

Cheers,
Tim

 

you dont think the stock 6 speed could withstand that power. Tremec makes some strong transmissions........

 

The stock transmission definitely cannot. The transmission of the Viper i.e. of course could withstand, but DC will not offer it. That is a fact.

 

Then do Kleeman and Startech offer different transmissions? because i dont see them mentioning it and their cars have more power than the srt...........

 

Interesting, I just emailed RENNTech this morning. Their response said that their upgrade includes a complete engine rebuild and transmission overhaul. That's how they're able to make the car handle the added power.

 

To be more precise: the stock-stock transmission will not handle the power. An overhauled stock transmission with a stronger clutch might handle the power but not the quality standards of DC. I cannot tell you how exactly these standards are defined but it is something like a transmission must stand 100,000 miles without braking and probably it wouldn't do?!
When I upgraded my supercharged SLK230 back in 1998 from 193HP/280Nm to 228HP/ 350Nm the clutch slipped after only 5,000km and had to be replaced by a aftermarket clutch.

 

Damn, no wonder its so damn expensive. Not to bad a price when you consider those things being done.