08LGT80 Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Hi everyone, I'm new here. I have a 08 LGT 5 speed tranny. What does 5EAT stand for? what is the difference between regular 5MT and 5EAT? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardball75006 Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 5EAT = 5 Speed Electronic Automatic Transmission 5MT = 5 Speed Manual Transmission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Or as some people view it 5EAT = neutered 5MT = balls to the wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruins1982 Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Hi everyone, I'm new here. I have a 08 LGT 5 speed tranny. What does 5EAT stand for? what is the difference between regular 5MT and 5EAT? Thanks in advance! Related question... which one will handle more torque? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJLGT Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 neither Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruins1982 Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 neither That's what I read around here! Good form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruins1982 Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Seriously though, are they about the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasone Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 it is a mystery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Bruins, some people will probably flame me for this but my understanding is that traditionally speaking an auto has been able to hold more torque than it's manual counterpart simply because there is a slushbox torque converter between the wheels and the motor. The Subaru SVX was a 4-speed auto because SOA did not have a manual transmission developed at the time capable of handling that torque. I also believe that on trucks the AT will typically tow more.In terms of specs we'll never be able to find out exactly what both are rated at for max torque because nobody is willing to release this information. Trust me, I have tried to find out at least on the 5EAT. I asked JATCO (they provide the internals), I asked SOA and I also asked a couple of shops that mod them. Nobody wanted or knew what to tell me. SOA and JATCO don't release the specs probably due to potential lawsuits from asshats. "Well you guys told me the tranny would be able to hold xyz torque but mine broke, so pay for it". So what we are left with is anecdotal proof and the better question would be what are your power goals.Knowing your goals we would be able to give you advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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