VR-4 (Tiptronic) Gearbox Model code

[Kieran]

What is the model code for the VR-4 Tiptronic gearbox? I can't find it anywhere!!! /help

For those who need a few more details, as an example, The one used in the FWD UK models (both GLS and V6) is F4A42

I *think* that the VR-4s will be a W5A(xx) or maybe a V5M51?

Anyone know?

[richy rich]

will this be on the gear box some were.
if so i can tell you after i get my box out on sat.

[Kieran]

Thanks Rich - but unlike engine codes, it doesn't look like this is on the gearbox anywhere... :embarasse

Anyone else know? :inquisiti

[Kieran]

Oh, hang on a mo - I think I've found the code.... :inquisiti

[Kieran]

Yes - I have found the gearbox codes I was looking for...

For Information

W5A51 - 5 Speed Tip gearbox. It's also used in the JDM EVO VII.Having read some of the info on some DSM forums, It becomes clear why no-one has blown the box up through too much power or torque.... :inquisiti

[Kenneth]

...Having read some of the info on some DSM forums, It becomes clear why no-one has blown the box up through too much power or torque.... :inquisiti

links? Am interested.

[Nick Mann]

links? Am interested.

And me! Or a brief synopsis?

[I-S]

The 51 in the gearbox name means it's rated for 510 lb/ft.

It seems that the gearbox in the GLS is F4A42. There's an F4A51 also (used in USDM galant 3.0 among others).

W at the start of the gearbox number is for AWD, while F is FWD.

W5A51 is also used in the Australian Magna and Verada AWD cars.