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raptor · 06-16-2003, 01:38 PM

Well it was not a good fathers day for me. I desided to race a Audi A4 on the highway. We were playing back and forth and then he hit it. I went from 4th to 3rd and punched it when I shifted from 3rd @ 6200rpm I punched it. I started to catch this guy I was going about 140-143mph @5000rpm (I'm still running 2.73 haven't had a chance to put the 3.55 in) Anyways I'm about to come up on this guy now at about 152-155 6000rpm 4th gear I felt something let go and vibrate through the shifter. I floated over to the off ramp and stop at the light I couldn't get in first until I pushed like heck. The clutch disengages fine. When I'm rolling I can't get it in fist until I come to a stop reverse is hard as well, even after going into 3rd. I can hear the gears all moving through my shifter. So I'm pretty sure the syncros are are destroyed. I can get a 4cyl. tranny for $100cdn=$70usd I have heard of guys going to these. I remember some issues with the input shaft and pilot bearing. Does anyone know what mods I have to do to get this puppy in there? I would get my T-5 repaired but not for $700cdn=$520usd. Also my speedo gear is that different? Also I heard that the 4cyl tranny is a lower ratio I have 3.55 gears now how will this affect driveability?
Thanks for your help

06-16-2003, 01:38 PM	#1
raptor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Dundalk, Ont, Canada Posts: 129	T-5 Dead Change to 4cyl Tranny?? Well it was not a good fathers day for me. I desided to race a Audi A4 on the highway. We were playing back and forth and then he hit it. I went from 4th to 3rd and punched it when I shifted from 3rd @ 6200rpm I punched it. I started to catch this guy I was going about 140-143mph @5000rpm (I'm still running 2.73 haven't had a chance to put the 3.55 in) Anyways I'm about to come up on this guy now at about 152-155 6000rpm 4th gear I felt something let go and vibrate through the shifter. I floated over to the off ramp and stop at the light I couldn't get in first until I pushed like heck. The clutch disengages fine. When I'm rolling I can't get it in fist until I come to a stop reverse is hard as well, even after going into 3rd. I can hear the gears all moving through my shifter. So I'm pretty sure the syncros are are destroyed. I can get a 4cyl. tranny for $100cdn=$70usd I have heard of guys going to these. I remember some issues with the input shaft and pilot bearing. Does anyone know what mods I have to do to get this puppy in there? I would get my T-5 repaired but not for $700cdn=$520usd. Also my speedo gear is that different? Also I heard that the 4cyl tranny is a lower ratio I have 3.55 gears now how will this affect driveability? Thanks for your help __________________ 88GT, 331Stroker,FMS 70mm TB,77mm Pro-M mass air,Ram Air,K&N,GT40/Exployer Intakes,Gasket Matched,FMS 24lb injectors,Crane hi-6 ignition system,B303 cam,Crane 1.6RR,FMS underdrive pullies,351W/heads,port/polish,FMS h/f oil pump,Hedman headers,2 1/2in H pipe Flow Masters,190lph Holley fuel pump,Center Force dual friction,FMS 3.55,Hurst short throw/ trigger T handle,Subframe connectors,Welded torque boxes. Last edited by raptor; 06-16-2003 at 04:41 PM..