NEW TRANNY/REBUILT or USED ONE ? ? ?

SCHOONER · 11-10-2005, 09:17 AM

HI GUYS

Here's the deal.

I got a guy who got a 5 speed manual transmission. He says I can take it to a tranny mechanic and let him check it out.

I didn't ask him how much for it YET

My wife and I talked about it and she recommended that I call a tranny mechanic her friend know and that he was honest.

HERE'S WHAT THE TRANNY MECHANIC SAID.

" I can open up the transmission but I still can tell how it will perform in the car

till I install it

"

I'll be honest with you guys on this message board. I don't know did- a- lee squat about transmission. However, if this guy is telling me the truth. How in GOD'S name can he say he don't know till he installs it

I figure when he opens it up and see all the gears look good and not all ground up ~ why would it not WORK IN MY CAR WITH THE ADDICTIONAL EXPENSE OF HIM INSTALLING IT

IS HE SNOWING ME FOR THE BUCK $ $ $

Or as my lovely wife said, " . . . why not just go out and buy a rebuilt one and forget about it. The rebuilt tranny will come with some kind of WARRENTY

O.K. GUYS I'M IN YOUR HANDS AGAIN

NEED YOU EXPERT STUFF ON THIS ONE.

P.S. My wife first suggested that I buy a NEW TRANNY. I think she's a little NUTS

a GREAT GAL, but just a little bit off . . . lol

Seriously guys: WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND

GOD BLESS YOU GUYS. I DON'T KNOW BUT YOU DO THANK GOD.

SCHOONER

Phillyfanfrombirth · 11-10-2005, 10:30 AM

You need to do a cost analysis...

I would not recommend a used transmission, at all... however, if you buy a used one, have it rebuilt... or buy a rebuilt one from a reputable dealer.

No way do buy a used one and *hope*...

bears4ever · 11-10-2005, 03:54 PM

Hey Schooner
No matter what you do get one rebuilt. You dont want a rebuilt engine then have a transmission quit on you. Remember: is this transmission for a mustang? You may find you have to change the drive shaft due too length issues. I believe but not 100% sure. I would be tempted to either use the transmission I have or find the right one(c4,c6) for my car. Just a thought

bmxmon · 11-10-2005, 08:40 PM

yeah, swaping to a 5spd he will have to shorten the driveshaft. For the t-5 swap you also need a new trans crossmember and a cable clutch. (you can use the old linkage if you reuse the old bellhousing i believe.) Also will need a new flywheel and clutch/pressure plate. (This all is if its going into a classic stang)

SCHOONER · 11-18-2005, 03:28 AM

Hi Bmxmon

In Responses To You Suggestions About Me Getting A 5 Speed Manual Tranny For My 'stang. I Want To Thank You First For Your Suggestions.

So I Take It, Its Not Just Going To A Reliable Transmission Shop And Saying , " . . . Excuse Me But I Like A 5 Speed Transmission In My '66 Mustang."

Its More Like: Do I Want A Tranny Oil Cooler ? ~ " Yes "
Do I Want A Temperture Gauge Included ? ~ " Yes "
Do I Want The Very Best For My Transmission Rebuilt ? ~ " Yes "

Now Sir, Where Is The "best" Transmission Shop In The Las Vegas Area ?
Or Is The Nation Wides The Best Ones To Deal With ?
Such As: Aamco And Whatever Else Ones You Can Suggest To Me.

Thank You For All You Good Suggestions.
God Bless You And Your Family

Schooner

11-10-2005, 09:17 AM	#1
SCHOONER Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Posts: 84	NEW TRANNY/REBUILT or USED ONE ? ? ? HI GUYS Here's the deal. I got a guy who got a 5 speed manual transmission. He says I can take it to a tranny mechanic and let him check it out. I didn't ask him how much for it YET My wife and I talked about it and she recommended that I call a tranny mechanic her friend know and that he was honest. HERE'S WHAT THE TRANNY MECHANIC SAID. " I can open up the transmission but I still can tell how it will perform in the car till I install it " I'll be honest with you guys on this message board. I don't know did- a- lee squat about transmission. However, if this guy is telling me the truth. How in GOD'S name can he say he don't know till he installs it I figure when he opens it up and see all the gears look good and not all ground up ~ why would it not WORK IN MY CAR WITH THE ADDICTIONAL EXPENSE OF HIM INSTALLING IT IS HE SNOWING ME FOR THE BUCK $ $ $ Or as my lovely wife said, " . . . why not just go out and buy a rebuilt one and forget about it. The rebuilt tranny will come with some kind of WARRENTY O.K. GUYS I'M IN YOUR HANDS AGAIN NEED YOU EXPERT STUFF ON THIS ONE. P.S. My wife first suggested that I buy a NEW TRANNY. I think she's a little NUTS a GREAT GAL, but just a little bit off . . . lol Seriously guys: WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND GOD BLESS YOU GUYS. I DON'T KNOW BUT YOU DO THANK GOD. SCHOONER

11-10-2005, 10:30 AM	#2
Phillyfanfrombirth Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Central PA Posts: 358	Re: NEW TRANNY/REBUILT or USED ONE ? ? ? You need to do a cost analysis... I would not recommend a used transmission, at all... however, if you buy a used one, have it rebuilt... or buy a rebuilt one from a reputable dealer. No way do buy a used one and hope...

11-10-2005, 03:54 PM	#3
bears4ever Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 36	Re: NEW TRANNY/REBUILT or USED ONE ? ? ? Hey Schooner No matter what you do get one rebuilt. You dont want a rebuilt engine then have a transmission quit on you. Remember: is this transmission for a mustang? You may find you have to change the drive shaft due too length issues. I believe but not 100% sure. I would be tempted to either use the transmission I have or find the right one(c4,c6) for my car. Just a thought

11-10-2005, 08:40 PM	#4
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	Re: NEW TRANNY/REBUILT or USED ONE ? ? ? yeah, swaping to a 5spd he will have to shorten the driveshaft. For the t-5 swap you also need a new trans crossmember and a cable clutch. (you can use the old linkage if you reuse the old bellhousing i believe.) Also will need a new flywheel and clutch/pressure plate. (This all is if its going into a classic stang) __________________ Alex

11-18-2005, 03:28 AM	#5
SCHOONER Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Posts: 84	Re: NEW TRANNY/REBUILT or USED ONE ? ? ? Hi Bmxmon In Responses To You Suggestions About Me Getting A 5 Speed Manual Tranny For My 'stang. I Want To Thank You First For Your Suggestions. So I Take It, Its Not Just Going To A Reliable Transmission Shop And Saying , " . . . Excuse Me But I Like A 5 Speed Transmission In My '66 Mustang." Its More Like: Do I Want A Tranny Oil Cooler ? ~ " Yes " Do I Want A Temperture Gauge Included ? ~ " Yes " Do I Want The Very Best For My Transmission Rebuilt ? ~ " Yes " Now Sir, Where Is The "best" Transmission Shop In The Las Vegas Area ? Or Is The Nation Wides The Best Ones To Deal With ? Such As: Aamco And Whatever Else Ones You Can Suggest To Me. Thank You For All You Good Suggestions. God Bless You And Your Family Schooner