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Jeff Chambers · 03-02-2006, 07:57 AM

Be careful about buying a 3650; they are still considered a proprietary transmission by Ford and concsequently parts for them are extremely expensive. I just had one in the shop where 2nd gear is starting to go bad, and the rebuild kit is nearly $1200! Just the 1-2 synchro rebuild kit is $550. This is why you don't see rebuild kits advertised like you do for the T-5, 3550 or TKO. Most people are going to the TKO500 or TKO600 rather than rebuilding the 3650. You also won't find a scattershield for the 3650. For the prices that you've listed, I'd be extremely cautious about a deal-gone-bad. If it is really a brand new transmission, its worth $1500 easily on the open market.

03-02-2006, 07:57 AM	#2
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Re: Tremec 3650 - Good Deal? Be careful about buying a 3650; they are still considered a proprietary transmission by Ford and concsequently parts for them are extremely expensive. I just had one in the shop where 2nd gear is starting to go bad, and the rebuild kit is nearly $1200! Just the 1-2 synchro rebuild kit is $550. This is why you don't see rebuild kits advertised like you do for the T-5, 3550 or TKO. Most people are going to the TKO500 or TKO600 rather than rebuilding the 3650. You also won't find a scattershield for the 3650. For the prices that you've listed, I'd be extremely cautious about a deal-gone-bad. If it is really a brand new transmission, its worth $1500 easily on the open market. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"