I think she's gonna blow. (transmission)

89 Cobra LX · 06-21-2002, 08:04 AM

Third gear grinds every time I shift into it. The tranny is hurting.

What's typically the problem? What are ball-park repair costs?

Rebuild or replace? I probably won't go with a Tremec because of cost, so, that really leaves the only option as world-class t-5. Can the stock t-5 be built stronger than the world-class t-5?

Thanks

fiveohpatrol · 06-21-2002, 12:22 PM

A Tremec isnt really much more than a "world class" T-5 (which really isnt anything special).

With the Tremec 3550, all you would need is a bellhousing from a SROD mustang that you can pickup cheap from a junkyard.

If your gonna spend over $1000 on a new transmission, then why not spend just a couple hundred more and NEVER have to worry about the transmission again (that is unless you plan on a ****load of power down the line)

Conman · 06-21-2002, 02:14 PM

grinding into third is most likely the syncros.

if you do work yourself and are careful you can probably rebuild it yourself. I rebuilt mine myself and am a far cry from a mechanic. You can get a 94 pc. rebuild kit for $159, I got mine from D&D Performance. It has everything you need. And a manual for $20, it has all of the information you need in it to do the rebuild.

If you don't plan on doing it yourself or can't get good deals from local shops then I don't know if it would be much cheaper than just buying a new tranny.

Good luck with it

06-21-2002, 08:04 AM	#1
89 Cobra LX Don Corlione Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Omaha NE USA Posts: 491	I think she's gonna blow. (transmission) Third gear grinds every time I shift into it. The tranny is hurting. What's typically the problem? What are ball-park repair costs? Rebuild or replace? I probably won't go with a Tremec because of cost, so, that really leaves the only option as world-class t-5. Can the stock t-5 be built stronger than the world-class t-5? Thanks __________________ Eric - 89 Mustang LX coupe 5 speed 302-Cobra Intake-GT40p heads-TFS stage 1 cam-FRPP 1.6 roller rockers-3:73 gears-KYB shocks and struts-Eibach Pro-kit-HPM Mega-bite upper and lower control arms-FRPP aluminum driveshaft-16x8 Chrome Cobra Rs R.H.C. #14

06-21-2002, 12:22 PM	#2
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	A Tremec isnt really much more than a "world class" T-5 (which really isnt anything special). With the Tremec 3550, all you would need is a bellhousing from a SROD mustang that you can pickup cheap from a junkyard. If your gonna spend over $1000 on a new transmission, then why not spend just a couple hundred more and NEVER have to worry about the transmission again (that is unless you plan on a ****load of power down the line) __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

06-21-2002, 02:14 PM	#3
Conman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 351	grinding into third is most likely the syncros. if you do work yourself and are careful you can probably rebuild it yourself. I rebuilt mine myself and am a far cry from a mechanic. You can get a 94 pc. rebuild kit for $159, I got mine from D&D Performance. It has everything you need. And a manual for $20, it has all of the information you need in it to do the rebuild. If you don't plan on doing it yourself or can't get good deals from local shops then I don't know if it would be much cheaper than just buying a new tranny. Good luck with it __________________ '88 lx, Black on Black, check it out here Spent all my money on school, what a dumb mistake I'm old enough to know better, but still too young to care.

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