Porsches manual transmission is the venerated, praised, and desired choice by many purists and enthusiasts around the world. Jason takes out two caymans, one automatic and one manual, to see which is fastest. Whether you need porsche boxster 4speed, 5speed, 6speed automatic or manual transmission or transfer case we can help you find the best one for your vehicle. The fluid assists in the lubrication and heat disputation of the transmission, and even though it is in a closed environment, the fluid can become old and contaminated. Our network of salvage yards offers high quality porsche auto or truck transmissions with low mileage, great warranty and best customer service. Big thanks to dream makers for letting me do this video. It includes all the standard components of a normal transmission, plus an integrated differential. I drive both manual and pdk boxter s to try a learn what i like better. Oct 19, 2016 i dont really miss having a manual at all. Complete auto transmissions for porsche boxster for sale. My 99 boxster started making a chirping noise when pulling away manual transmission this started after it was brought out of hibernation in the spring. Porsche boxster s rebuilt transmission 6 speed boxtran2s.
Quite simply, the days of the manual shifter are numbered. As crisp and involving as the porsche manual remains, pdk s ability to switch gears in 100 milliseconds means it has not only erased the manual s accelerative advantage, but surpassed it. Not offered as optional equipment from the factory transmission controls. Now with the warmer weather, im thinking i should iron out this issue. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. I purchased my cpo 20 c2 pdk thru a local dealer and i love it. Porsche used transmissions for sale automaticmanual. Pdk has solved all these issues and them some, which is why nearly 90% of current 911 buyers opt for this transmission option. Jan 12, 2012 porsche boxster 981 20122016 date of unveil by porsche ag. The transmission system on the porsche boxster series consists of a sixspeed manual gearbox with a dual mass flywheel to reduce engine noise. This design is possible because of the midengine design of the boxster.
Should you buy a 911 with pdk or a manual transmission. What is the difference between manual and pdk transmission. The drive becomes even more dynamic in conjunction with the optional sport chrono package. Pdk vs true manual transmission porsche car forums page. New genuine manual transmission shift cable 98642404110 for porsche boxster fits. Take a closer look at the advantages of both the pdk dualclutch transmission and the manual transmission options in the porsche 911. The 718 models are equipped with a smoothshifting 6speed manual transmission optimally matched to the respective engine map. Functionally, it is actually two independent manual transmissions each with their own independent clutch, with the. Of course, this point is not an issue for the standard boxster because the manual and tiptronic are both fivespeeds. On the green front, the 2014 porsche boxster scores 20 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined when equipped with the manual transmission. Professional installation recommended, ports must be.
Its the quickest production 20 boxster money can buy, turning in a 4. The porsche 981 is the internal designation given to the thirdgeneration porsche boxstercayman models built by porsche. Apr 05, 2012 20 porsche 911 gt3 to come standard with manual transmission by brad anderson, on april 5, 2012, 17. This is perfect for the street or track, and comes with all of the necessary hardware. May, 2016 pdk has solved all these issues and them some, which is why nearly 90% of current 911 buyers opt for this transmission option. Manual transmission parts for porsche boxster for sale ebay. Porsche dual clutch transmission service kit genuine porschepentosin 9g2102500kt 911, boxster, cayman for pdk transmissions save for later available ships in 4 business days.
Porsche boxster 981 20122016 date of unveil by porsche ag. This means short shift times for an engaging driving experience. Automatic and manual function fine, just dont get the feedback in the dash lights when its out. As crisp and involving as the porsche manual remains, pdks ability to switch gears in 100 milliseconds means it has not only erased the manuals accelerative advantage, but surpassed it. When problems arise within the boxsters transmission system, the problem can stem from several possible causes. The car you are considering, the cayman s, is very similar to the carrera s. Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties. The transmission can operate either in full automatic or via drivercommanded gear changes. New listing 20002004 porsche boxster 6 speed manual transmission gearbox 60k fits 3. April 20, 2014 auto china in beijing world market launch. The 2003 porsche boxster has 1 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Used porsche boxster transmission find used manual. I had the transmission serviced, new fluid, filter etc about 6 months ago, but the problem didnt completely resolve. Arguing for and also for the two transmission options in the latest porsche 911.
To see how frequently porsche boxster problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. I think youll enjoy the car with a manual or pdk, so i wouldnt let the pdk be a deal breaker for you, its a great transmission, and the car will be fun with it or without it. Porsche used transmissions market if you are shopping for a used porsche automatic transmission or manual for your car, truck, van or suv, then you came to the right place. One of the easiest tasks to perform on your manual transmission boxster is to change the transmission oil. So for a summer driver what brand would you recommend. Aug 26, 2015 to the driver, a pdk, or dualclutch transmission, looks like an automatic transmission with paddle shifters on the steering wheel. Second, there is a loss of speed which is caused by the torque converter in the automatic transmission. The boxster transmission is what is known as a transaxle. Porsche boxster automatic dual clutch transmission 20, full synthetic ffl3 pdk dual clutch transmission fluid, 1 liter by pentosin. Our network of salvage yards offers high quality porsche boxster auto or truck transmissions with low mileage, great warranty and best customer service. The loss of full feedback from manual shifts is offset by the faster shifting and overall quicker car that is presented when you have pdk.
Porsche dual clutch transmission service kit genuine. The 991 is a different car, bigger and more expensive and the manual option they offer is a nonsense, because it is based on a 7 gears pdk derived transmission, cutting off any weight saving. I love the manual transmission in my 997series 911, but if i were to buy a new one id go with pdk. Porsche has developed and built some of the best transmissions in the world but unfortunately they are not immune to occasional breakdowns, which is most likely why you are reading this now.
Pdk vs true manual transmission porsche car forums. Im in the market for a cayman and im having a hard time choosing between manual and pdk. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Whether you need porsche boxster 4speed, 5speed, 6speed automatic or manual transmission or transfer case. The boxster spyder was only available with a 6 speed manual transmission. Adds an additional radiator to your boxster or cayman for increased cooling.
Porsche 996 911 carrera 2 transmission manual 9901 normal wear, 6 speed manual transmission. As i begin to look at purchasing a 911, ive begun to consider the pdk for two reasons. Push the sport plus button, and the transmission is your little shifting sidekick, one that uncannily knows what your next gear choice will be before. When first driving the vehicle with shift paddles i felt i was losing the taste of a real porsche and came with a little regret.
The shift throws are sporty and short, and shift effort is low. At first, i was debating whether to go with a manual or pdk and i chose pdk because both me and wife can both enjoy driving the vehicle. I want the pdk because in my mind im saying, damn faster gear changes, paddle shifters, and would be awesome on the track but in reality im probably not going to take it to the track and i wont necessarily need the speed on the road. I have a durametric scanner displaying these codes. Remember though, its the other way around in turbocarrera models. In edmunds testing, an s model with the manual transmission accelerated from zero to 60 in a swift 4. H pattern 5 speed manual transaxle wsynchronized reverse limited slip differential. Porsche boxster transmission problems it still runs. My info is that for the 986 manual transmission the fluid. As compared to a manual transmission, the porsche pdk offers faster acceleration response along with. What type of transmission fluid for porsche boxster. Despite my relative youth, when it comes to driving i like to think i fall firmly into the traditionalist category. Porsche doppelkupplung also known as pdk transmission.
The battle between manual and automatic transmissions. Requiring three pedals and two feet to operate, it originated with 5 speeds, then 6 and even 7 on modern porsches. Cool down your porsche with 100% factory porsche parts. When problems arise within the boxster s transmission system, the problem can stem from several possible causes. Porsche offers an optional, sevenspeed pdk automated manual transmission, as well as a sport chrono package, which both improve performance. Transmission alley used porsche parts for 911 boxster. Porsche boxster 981 pdk technical specs, dimensions. Complete auto transmissions for porsche boxster for sale ebay. About all of this whining over the pdkequipped porsche.
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