Interesting transmission option

[clarkspeed]

Found this on Grassroots Motorsport web page. Seems Legit Garage is adapting some interesting modern trannys to other platforms. Think $2k for a fully sequential used 8sp box, any HP needs you have. The ZF-8HP from BMWs, Dodge and others can be fully reprogrammed for sequential operation and even add a dbw pedal to simulate a clutch launch. Might be a good project for someone that could adapt this to an L6 easily....Derek?

 

Transmission Solutions | "Seems Legit" Garage https://share.google/HyOxohcae82yQu0Th

 

[tube80z]

I think the only downside, other than size, is the 180 pounds these weigh, from my research.  DCGs are very heavy and have a deep oil pan that limits ground clearance.  For a high HP car where the weight isn't a problem, I think that they could be a good solution.  The MaxxECU is a nice bit of kit.  I got to see one being put on a friend's car and it had tons of IO for the cost.  

[Ben280]

The turbo lamik stuff is very trick, and it has a lot of potential. The weight is a downside, but it's low and centered. I have a buddy who just put one in his 2JZ swapped FC RX-7, and he didn't have to touch the tunnel. There are a couple guys on IG as well who have swapped these in with good success. I think compared to the T56's they are only slightly heavier, but much stronger and have nicer ratios. 

[Derek]

On 8/6/2025 at 9:25 PM, clarkspeed said:

Might be a good project for someone that could adapt this to an L6 easily....Derek?

NO!!!  

Actually it seems well suited to a billet solution and I can't compete with billet solutions. The only reason I can play in this arena with my equipment is leveraging my pattern making abilities.