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Originally posted by svxistentialist
We know about the cellphone already.
Tell us what we need to know.
How does the 5 speed go, how does it compare??
 
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It goes like stink! Really, the only problem is that the clutch seems to be overheating and grabbing/stuttering something fierce when pulling out in first gear. Huck believes that the clutch may not be adjusted correctly and needs to be adjusted so it engages closer to the floor. It may be slipping and overheating. When it is cold it engages smoothly but once warm it is a real bugger to operate smoothly.
It really does change the way the SVX drives and feels. It's not the first time I have driven one with the 5-speed so I knew what to expect but it sure does change the personality. It feels more like a muscle car than a touring GT, especially with the exaust system it has on it. I will have to make a trip to Lehighton, PA just to drive it through the tunnel (windows and sunroof open) that goes through the mountain.
I averaged about 24 - 25 mpg on the trip home which is not too bad considering it has 4.11 gearing I guess. It is so much more responsive than with the automatic. I can't say enough good about it. Now I need to locate an "8-ball" shifter knob for it. The rubber Legacy knob just doesn't cut it.
Johnny (stick it to me!)
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX)
Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting.
Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well.
You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape.
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