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Manual Transmission Specs!

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MH8 specs from GM-Powertrain website:

Hydra-Matic 6T40 (MH8)
Type:
Six speed front-wheel-drive, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive transaxle with an electronically controlled torque converter clutch.
Maximum Engine power ( hp/kW )
180 hp ( 134 kW )
Maximum engine torque:
177 lb-ft (240 Nm)
Maximum gearbox torque:
277 lb-ft (375 Nm) - All gears
Gear ratios:
MH8
First
4.58
Second
2.96
Third:
1.91
Fourth:
1.45
Fifth
1.00
Sixth
0.75
Reverse:
2.94
Final Drive Ratio:
3.87
Maximum input speed:
Rev 4000 rpm
1-2 7000 rpm
2-3 7000 rpm
3-4 7000 rpm
4-5 7000 rpm
5-6 6000 rpm (corresponds to 4476 rpm in 6th after the shift is complete)
Maximum input speed in 6th:
4476 rpm
Maximum validated gross vehicle weight:
1996 kg (4400 lbs)
Shifter Posistions:
P, R, N, D, M
Case material:
die cast aluminum
Shift pattern:
Variable Flow Solenoids
Shift quality:
Variable Flow Solenoids
Torque converter clutch:
Variable Bleed Solenoid
Converter size:
236mm (reference) (diameter of torque converter turbine)
Fluid type:
DEXRON® VI
Transmission weight:
wet: 82 kg (180.4 lb)
Fluid capacity (approximate):
7.77L (6.56 kg)
Bottom pan removal:
NA
Pressure taps available:
Line Pressure
Transfer design:
Two-axis design, Output Chain
Assembly sites:
GMK (Korea), SGM (China), SLP (Mexico), TTO (Toledo).
Applications:
Chevrolet Malibu & Cruze, Buick Regal & Verano

NOTE the statement: "Maximum input speed in 6th: 4476 rpm"
 
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