Refreshing the transmission?

Sonics2042 · 04-09-2002, 10:01 AM

What exactly does this do, and how much does it help?

Thanks,
DoranW

Sonics2042 · 04-10-2002, 09:41 AM

Any ideas? I have heard this referenced a couple times...

Thanks,
DoranW

Conman · 04-10-2002, 10:14 PM

do you have a t-5 or aod?

Sonics2042 · 04-10-2002, 11:22 PM

This would be in reference to a T-5.

Thanks,
DoranW

302 LX Eric · 04-11-2002, 07:43 AM

A couple questions first:

1) Why do you want to get your tranny "refreshed?" Is it grinding, leaking, etc.?

2) How many miles are on your T5?

My guess would be that "refreshing" your tranny would include all or some of the following:

- installing new syncros
- inspecting the gears for excessive wear or chips
- changing the fluid

If your tranny feels fine, I would just forgo the "refreshing." Plus, if you decide to get it rebuilt your looking at least $500. I was actually quoted $700 for a rebuild

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Sonics2042 · 04-11-2002, 10:17 AM

I was looking to do a conversion from my AOD. I do some of the stuff on my car, but I wouldn't want to do this one!

So I talked to my mechanic (very reasonable) and he was talking about the possibility of getting a used transmission and he could refresh it.

My car isn't that crazy, so I basically want the reasonable T5 for the cheapest price possible!

Thanks,
DoranW

04-09-2002, 10:01 AM	#1
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	Refreshing the transmission? What exactly does this do, and how much does it help? Thanks, DoranW __________________ What I have: 1990 Red Mustang 5.0 LX: [BBK X-Pipe]-[MAC Cat-Back Exhaust] [MAC Cold Air Intake]-[BBK Equal Shorties] [3.55 Gears]-[Cobra Intake Manifold (Upper and Lower] [E-303 Cam]-[Granetelli Mass Air Flow Sensor] [Front and rear sway bars]-[New black carpet and seats.] [Adjustable Fuel Regulator]-[T5 Conversion w/ K. Cobra Clutch/Hurst STS] [Cobra Throttle Body]-[130A Alt. Conversion] Thinking about: Aftermarket Heads! Vortech A-Trim

04-10-2002, 09:41 AM	#2
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	Any ideas? I have heard this referenced a couple times... Thanks, DoranW __________________ What I have: 1990 Red Mustang 5.0 LX: [BBK X-Pipe]-[MAC Cat-Back Exhaust] [MAC Cold Air Intake]-[BBK Equal Shorties] [3.55 Gears]-[Cobra Intake Manifold (Upper and Lower] [E-303 Cam]-[Granetelli Mass Air Flow Sensor] [Front and rear sway bars]-[New black carpet and seats.] [Adjustable Fuel Regulator]-[T5 Conversion w/ K. Cobra Clutch/Hurst STS] [Cobra Throttle Body]-[130A Alt. Conversion] Thinking about: Aftermarket Heads! Vortech A-Trim

04-10-2002, 10:14 PM	#3
Conman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 351	do you have a t-5 or aod? __________________ '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.

04-10-2002, 11:22 PM	#4
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	This would be in reference to a T-5. Thanks, DoranW __________________ What I have: 1990 Red Mustang 5.0 LX: [BBK X-Pipe]-[MAC Cat-Back Exhaust] [MAC Cold Air Intake]-[BBK Equal Shorties] [3.55 Gears]-[Cobra Intake Manifold (Upper and Lower] [E-303 Cam]-[Granetelli Mass Air Flow Sensor] [Front and rear sway bars]-[New black carpet and seats.] [Adjustable Fuel Regulator]-[T5 Conversion w/ K. Cobra Clutch/Hurst STS] [Cobra Throttle Body]-[130A Alt. Conversion] Thinking about: Aftermarket Heads! Vortech A-Trim

04-11-2002, 07:43 AM	#5
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	A couple questions first: 1) Why do you want to get your tranny "refreshed?" Is it grinding, leaking, etc.? 2) How many miles are on your T5? My guess would be that "refreshing" your tranny would include all or some of the following: - installing new syncros - inspecting the gears for excessive wear or chips - changing the fluid If your tranny feels fine, I would just forgo the "refreshing." Plus, if you decide to get it rebuilt your looking at least $500. I was actually quoted $700 for a rebuild E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

04-11-2002, 10:17 AM	#6
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	I was looking to do a conversion from my AOD. I do some of the stuff on my car, but I wouldn't want to do this one! So I talked to my mechanic (very reasonable) and he was talking about the possibility of getting a used transmission and he could refresh it. My car isn't that crazy, so I basically want the reasonable T5 for the cheapest price possible! Thanks, DoranW __________________ What I have: 1990 Red Mustang 5.0 LX: [BBK X-Pipe]-[MAC Cat-Back Exhaust] [MAC Cold Air Intake]-[BBK Equal Shorties] [3.55 Gears]-[Cobra Intake Manifold (Upper and Lower] [E-303 Cam]-[Granetelli Mass Air Flow Sensor] [Front and rear sway bars]-[New black carpet and seats.] [Adjustable Fuel Regulator]-[T5 Conversion w/ K. Cobra Clutch/Hurst STS] [Cobra Throttle Body]-[130A Alt. Conversion] Thinking about: Aftermarket Heads! Vortech A-Trim

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