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Chris_H · 03-03-2001, 01:17 AM

Ok I think I have about had it with this Tremec (3550). The tranny is about 16 months old, the clutch is about 6 months old and the shifter is about 2 months old. the tranny is giving up a fight getting into any gear, especially reverse. If I toe the clutch in all the way through the floorboard, its shifts fairly well. This has been slowly coming on, and now its just a pain. It's almost impossible to get it into reverse unless I pump the clutch several times, and run it through a few gears first. When I shut the car off, the tranny is VERY smooth. Anybody have a clue as to what the problem could be? The tranny has about 22-25,000 miles on it. If it keeps this up, I will pull it, strap on some C-4, and everybody will see a shooting star headed towards the moon. Any help will be GREATLY appreciated!

Chris

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1987 LX, rebuilt 306, Mac shorty headers 1 5/8, 2 1/2" Mac off road h-pipe, 2 1/2" 2 Chamber Flowmasters cat-back, Mac underdrive pullies, 3.55, K&N, Tremec 3550, King Cobra Clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax, Autometer gauges, White face gauges, blue silicone radiator hoses.
Best times:
2.331 60ft, 9.966 @ 71.069 1/8 mile, 15.491 @ 91.846 1/4 mile at 4000 ft. elevation on street tires

03-03-2001, 01:17 AM	#1
Chris_H Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 488	Tremec not shifting well...... Ok I think I have about had it with this Tremec (3550). The tranny is about 16 months old, the clutch is about 6 months old and the shifter is about 2 months old. the tranny is giving up a fight getting into any gear, especially reverse. If I toe the clutch in all the way through the floorboard, its shifts fairly well. This has been slowly coming on, and now its just a pain. It's almost impossible to get it into reverse unless I pump the clutch several times, and run it through a few gears first. When I shut the car off, the tranny is VERY smooth. Anybody have a clue as to what the problem could be? The tranny has about 22-25,000 miles on it. If it keeps this up, I will pull it, strap on some C-4, and everybody will see a shooting star headed towards the moon. Any help will be GREATLY appreciated! Chris ------------------ 1987 LX, rebuilt 306, Mac shorty headers 1 5/8, 2 1/2" Mac off road h-pipe, 2 1/2" 2 Chamber Flowmasters cat-back, Mac underdrive pullies, 3.55, K&N, Tremec 3550, King Cobra Clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax, Autometer gauges, White face gauges, blue silicone radiator hoses. Best times: 2.331 60ft, 9.966 @ 71.069 1/8 mile, 15.491 @ 91.846 1/4 mile at 4000 ft. elevation on street tires