bad synchros??

82 GT · 06-11-2001, 10:39 PM

I notice a slight grind between 1-2 in my 88GT. It only does it while upshifting but not downshifting. Is this a sign of the syncs going bad? I though maybe my clutch cable was a little stretched or something but the grinding would happen in every gear then..huh?
Second gear is the only gear that does this. If I shift a low rpms then it doesn't do it.
Any clue what this might be. Please tell me I don't need new synchros...PLEASE!!!

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'82 GT 351W C-4,BBK headers,Carter 625 carb,Comp.Cam,Flowmaster exhaust.
1988 GT...T-5,bone stock

1BAD89 · 06-11-2001, 11:31 PM

Sounds to me like your syncro's man... sorry.

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StreetStang37 · 06-12-2001, 12:37 AM

That's the way mine was before my rebuild. Bad synchros.

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1993 Mustang GT - March Ram Air & Pullies, K&N, C&L 73mm MAF, 3.73 Gears, Super Competition Hooker Headers, 2 1/2 in. High Flow H-Pipe & Cat Back, Pro 5.0 Shifter, 16* Timing Advance, 8.5mm MSD Super Cunductor Plug Wires, Pro-Shift Lite, LX lights

blueneonman1 · 06-12-2001, 12:11 PM

I have EXACT same problem. Man I think it is my sychros now, but I'll know for sure after I adjust the cable. Dang. How do you rebuild one of these T-5's?

82 GT · 06-12-2001, 03:50 PM

Is it possible that I might get away with just a cable adjustment? Would an out of adjustment cable only cause second gear to grind instead of all of them. That would be cool if this is the case with me!!!

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'82 GT 351W C-4,BBK headers,Carter 625 carb,Comp.Cam,Flowmaster exhaust.
1988 GT...T-5,bone stock

1BAD89 · 06-12-2001, 05:04 PM

I Very seriously doubt it's your cable. Syncro's on T5's always go out, and it sounds so in your case.

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3:55's,BBK Off-Road H-pipe,BBK jet-hot coated equal length shorty headers,BBK 70mm Throttle Body,BBK adjustable clutch quadrant,C & L 76mm Mass air meter,Cobra R's 17x9 w/ 245's,Trick Flow Intake,Flowmaster Force II exhaust system, Super Duty T5,Centerforce II Clutch,Heavy Duty Radiator,9mm Ford racing plug wires,Accel cap and Rotor

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82 GT · 06-12-2001, 07:31 PM

How much are synchros and how much would it cost to get it rebuilt? I know I couldn't do it myself.

1BAD89 · 06-12-2001, 10:34 PM

If you have the money buy a new super duty T5 from jegs or summit. $1099 is how much mine cost. The ford plac was going to charge 1500 parts and labor just to fixmy 2nd gear syncro.

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3:55's,BBK Off-Road H-pipe,BBK jet-hot coated equal length shorty headers,BBK 70mm Throttle Body,BBK adjustable clutch quadrant,C & L 76mm Mass air meter,Cobra R's 17x9 w/ 245's,Trick Flow Intake,Flowmaster Force II exhaust system, Super Duty T5,Centerforce II Clutch,Heavy Duty Radiator,9mm Ford racing plug wires,Accel cap and Rotor

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StreetStang37 · 06-13-2001, 01:22 AM

It will ba around $700-$1000 any where respectable. I was hoping it was something else too, changed the tranny fluid and all but just delayed the inevitable.

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1993 Mustang GT - March Ram Air & Pullies, K&N, C&L 73mm MAF, 3.73 Gears, Super Competition Hooker Headers, 2 1/2 in. High Flow H-Pipe & Cat Back, Pro 5.0 Shifter, 16* Timing Advance, 8.5mm MSD Super Cunductor Plug Wires, Romoved front Sway Bar, Pro-Shift Lite, LX lights

TEXSN95 · 06-13-2001, 03:13 PM

If it's a slight grind on only one shift, an upshift from 2-1 for that matter, which is never smooth, then why automatically scream rebuild? From now on just go really slow when you do the 2-1 upshift. I didn't think first had any synchros anyways, or 5th. Mine grinds a bit from 2-3 but I'm not thinking rebuild until another 50k or I rip the gear completely out. Baby it, dont miss gears, and you'll be fine.

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Clint L.
White 95 Cobra #3637
58cc GT40X heads with mild porting, Crane 2031 cam, FRPP 65 TB, 1.7s, Cobra intake, homeade cold air, 155lph, pullies, Tokico Illuminas, C springs, GW LCAs, Kenny Brown super subs, Steeda CC plates, aluminum driveshaft, Steeda quadrant, B&M ripper, Kirban FPR, MSD6A, Taylor wires, Mac shorties, off road hpipe, 2 1/2 ultra flows w/ dumps, R hood, Euro clear corners, stock 3.08s
13.61 @ 104.7 w/ 2.22

roadrunner93 · 06-14-2001, 12:01 PM

I'd say its synchros for sure. They are not expensive, but you may need a new speed gear if its worn out. If you do a rebuild, its better to replace everything that looks a little worn out. The rebuild process is not very complicated for a T-5. I got mine done for cash for $250 total! (thats Canadian dollars). I needed synchros and a new gear.

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93 LX
1"5/8 shorties, 2 1/2 " off road H Pipe, K&N Air w/silencer removed, Taylor wires, 3.73 gears, Hurst Shifter, BBK Power Pulleys, 14 degree timing

1BAD89 · 06-14-2001, 10:52 PM

I think I saw a super-duty rebuild kit for $192 includes everything.

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3:55's,BBK Off-Road H-pipe,BBK jet-hot coated equal length shorty headers,BBK 70mm Throttle Body,BBK adjustable clutch quadrant,C & L 76mm Mass air meter,Cobra R's 17x9 w/ 245's,Trick Flow Intake,Flowmaster Force II exhaust system, Super Duty T5,Centerforce II Clutch,Heavy Duty Radiator,9mm Ford racing plug wires,Accel cap and Rotor

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1BAD89 · 06-14-2001, 10:54 PM

You could baby it all around, but don't you want to drive it hard. I mean **** you could drive on a fucked up blown engine and blown tranny, but do you want to?

[This message has been edited by 1BAD89 (edited 06-14-2001).]

TEXSN95 · 06-15-2001, 05:36 AM

Um there is a huge difference between driving with a 2-1 upshift grind compared to a blown engine and tranny. So someone tell me if first has a synchro or not.

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Clint L.
White 95 Cobra #3637
58cc GT40X heads with mild porting, Crane 2031 cam, FRPP 65 TB, 1.7s, Cobra intake, homeade cold air, 155lph, pullies, Tokico Illuminas, C springs, GW LCAs, Kenny Brown super subs, Steeda CC plates, aluminum driveshaft, Steeda quadrant, B&M ripper, Kirban FPR, MSD6A, Taylor wires, Mac shorties, off road hpipe, 2 1/2 ultra flows w/ dumps, R hood, Euro clear corners, stock 3.08s
13.61 @ 104.7 w/ 2.22

06-11-2001, 10:39 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	bad synchros?? I notice a slight grind between 1-2 in my 88GT. It only does it while upshifting but not downshifting. Is this a sign of the syncs going bad? I though maybe my clutch cable was a little stretched or something but the grinding would happen in every gear then..huh? Second gear is the only gear that does this. If I shift a low rpms then it doesn't do it. Any clue what this might be. Please tell me I don't need new synchros...PLEASE!!! ------------------ '82 GT 351W C-4,BBK headers,Carter 625 carb,Comp.Cam,Flowmaster exhaust. 1988 GT...T-5,bone stock

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06-11-2001, 11:31 PM	#2
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	Sounds to me like your syncro's man... sorry. ------------------ 3:55's,BBK Off-Road H-pipe,BBK jet-hot coated equal length shorty headers,BBK 70mm Throttle Body,BBK adjustable clutch quadrant,C & L 76mm Mass air meter,Cobra R's 17x9 w/ 245's,Trick Flow Intake,Flowmaster Force II exhaust system, Super Duty T5,Centerforce II Clutch,Heavy Duty Radiator,9mm Ford racing plug wires,Accel cap and Rotor www.geocities.com/i8urvpr/JM.html?987369348700

06-12-2001, 12:37 AM	#3
StreetStang37 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: San Jose, California USA Posts: 275	That's the way mine was before my rebuild. Bad synchros. ------------------ 1993 Mustang GT - March Ram Air & Pullies, K&N, C&L 73mm MAF, 3.73 Gears, Super Competition Hooker Headers, 2 1/2 in. High Flow H-Pipe & Cat Back, Pro 5.0 Shifter, 16* Timing Advance, 8.5mm MSD Super Cunductor Plug Wires, Pro-Shift Lite, LX lights

06-12-2001, 12:11 PM	#4
blueneonman1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 208	I have EXACT same problem. Man I think it is my sychros now, but I'll know for sure after I adjust the cable. Dang. How do you rebuild one of these T-5's? ------------------ Blueneonman - '95 5.0L Mustang GT Convertible \| K&N Custom Cold Air Intake \| FMS 9mm Wires \| Hollow Cats \| Flowmaster 2 Chambers \| BBK Subframes \| 6-pt Rollcage \| King Cobra Clutch \| FMS Adjustable Clutch Cable \| Coolest Neon Lighting on a Mustang EVER! Homepage: http://www16.brinkster.com/blueneonman/ Best time: 14.578 @96.20mph

06-12-2001, 03:50 PM	#5
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Is it possible that I might get away with just a cable adjustment? Would an out of adjustment cable only cause second gear to grind instead of all of them. That would be cool if this is the case with me!!! ------------------ '82 GT 351W C-4,BBK headers,Carter 625 carb,Comp.Cam,Flowmaster exhaust. 1988 GT...T-5,bone stock

06-12-2001, 05:04 PM	#6
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	I Very seriously doubt it's your cable. Syncro's on T5's always go out, and it sounds so in your case. ------------------ 3:55's,BBK Off-Road H-pipe,BBK jet-hot coated equal length shorty headers,BBK 70mm Throttle Body,BBK adjustable clutch quadrant,C & L 76mm Mass air meter,Cobra R's 17x9 w/ 245's,Trick Flow Intake,Flowmaster Force II exhaust system, Super Duty T5,Centerforce II Clutch,Heavy Duty Radiator,9mm Ford racing plug wires,Accel cap and Rotor www.geocities.com/i8urvpr/JM.html?987369348700

06-12-2001, 07:31 PM	#7
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	How much are synchros and how much would it cost to get it rebuilt? I know I couldn't do it myself.

06-12-2001, 10:34 PM	#8
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	If you have the money buy a new super duty T5 from jegs or summit. $1099 is how much mine cost. The ford plac was going to charge 1500 parts and labor just to fixmy 2nd gear syncro. ------------------ 3:55's,BBK Off-Road H-pipe,BBK jet-hot coated equal length shorty headers,BBK 70mm Throttle Body,BBK adjustable clutch quadrant,C & L 76mm Mass air meter,Cobra R's 17x9 w/ 245's,Trick Flow Intake,Flowmaster Force II exhaust system, Super Duty T5,Centerforce II Clutch,Heavy Duty Radiator,9mm Ford racing plug wires,Accel cap and Rotor www.geocities.com/i8urvpr/JM.html?987369348700

06-13-2001, 01:22 AM	#9
StreetStang37 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: San Jose, California USA Posts: 275	It will ba around $700-$1000 any where respectable. I was hoping it was something else too, changed the tranny fluid and all but just delayed the inevitable. ------------------ 1993 Mustang GT - March Ram Air & Pullies, K&N, C&L 73mm MAF, 3.73 Gears, Super Competition Hooker Headers, 2 1/2 in. High Flow H-Pipe & Cat Back, Pro 5.0 Shifter, 16* Timing Advance, 8.5mm MSD Super Cunductor Plug Wires, Romoved front Sway Bar, Pro-Shift Lite, LX lights

06-13-2001, 03:13 PM	#10
TEXSN95 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: college station, tx Posts: 143	If it's a slight grind on only one shift, an upshift from 2-1 for that matter, which is never smooth, then why automatically scream rebuild? From now on just go really slow when you do the 2-1 upshift. I didn't think first had any synchros anyways, or 5th. Mine grinds a bit from 2-3 but I'm not thinking rebuild until another 50k or I rip the gear completely out. Baby it, dont miss gears, and you'll be fine. ------------------ Clint L. White 95 Cobra #3637 58cc GT40X heads with mild porting, Crane 2031 cam, FRPP 65 TB, 1.7s, Cobra intake, homeade cold air, 155lph, pullies, Tokico Illuminas, C springs, GW LCAs, Kenny Brown super subs, Steeda CC plates, aluminum driveshaft, Steeda quadrant, B&M ripper, Kirban FPR, MSD6A, Taylor wires, Mac shorties, off road hpipe, 2 1/2 ultra flows w/ dumps, R hood, Euro clear corners, stock 3.08s 13.61 @ 104.7 w/ 2.22

06-14-2001, 12:01 PM	#11
roadrunner93 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 65	I'd say its synchros for sure. They are not expensive, but you may need a new speed gear if its worn out. If you do a rebuild, its better to replace everything that looks a little worn out. The rebuild process is not very complicated for a T-5. I got mine done for cash for $250 total! (thats Canadian dollars). I needed synchros and a new gear. ------------------ 93 LX 1"5/8 shorties, 2 1/2 " off road H Pipe, K&N Air w/silencer removed, Taylor wires, 3.73 gears, Hurst Shifter, BBK Power Pulleys, 14 degree timing

06-14-2001, 10:52 PM	#12
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	I think I saw a super-duty rebuild kit for $192 includes everything. ------------------ 3:55's,BBK Off-Road H-pipe,BBK jet-hot coated equal length shorty headers,BBK 70mm Throttle Body,BBK adjustable clutch quadrant,C & L 76mm Mass air meter,Cobra R's 17x9 w/ 245's,Trick Flow Intake,Flowmaster Force II exhaust system, Super Duty T5,Centerforce II Clutch,Heavy Duty Radiator,9mm Ford racing plug wires,Accel cap and Rotor www.geocities.com/i8urvpr/JM.html?987369348700

06-14-2001, 10:54 PM	#13
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	You could baby it all around, but don't you want to drive it hard. I mean **** you could drive on a fucked up blown engine and blown tranny, but do you want to? [This message has been edited by 1BAD89 (edited 06-14-2001).]

06-15-2001, 05:36 AM	#14
TEXSN95 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: college station, tx Posts: 143	Um there is a huge difference between driving with a 2-1 upshift grind compared to a blown engine and tranny. So someone tell me if first has a synchro or not. ------------------ Clint L. White 95 Cobra #3637 58cc GT40X heads with mild porting, Crane 2031 cam, FRPP 65 TB, 1.7s, Cobra intake, homeade cold air, 155lph, pullies, Tokico Illuminas, C springs, GW LCAs, Kenny Brown super subs, Steeda CC plates, aluminum driveshaft, Steeda quadrant, B&M ripper, Kirban FPR, MSD6A, Taylor wires, Mac shorties, off road hpipe, 2 1/2 ultra flows w/ dumps, R hood, Euro clear corners, stock 3.08s 13.61 @ 104.7 w/ 2.22