Tranny...

[Kylejb2663]

So as you guys know we picked up Catt's car and we had to bring it back to the dealer because of a few grinds in the gears... It looks as if they confirmed it is the Synchros today.

After they find out the cost to buy a reman t-45, they said they will give me the option of having it bought and installed by them or they will cut me a check for the cost of the tranny and I can put it towards a performance tranny or upgrade to a 6 speed t-56 for the car. We are talking anywhere between a 1000-1400 dollar check...

What would you guys do if you were in our spot??

 

[06LLGT]

Upgrade

 

[1BIGMOFO]

Take the $ and RUN

Then buy a used s/c setup for it

 

[TBapp3]

O hard choice!
How much more is the 6 speed???

 

[1990_LX]

Take the $ and RUN

Then buy a used s/c setup for it

And still get a T56 with some 3:73's out back, it will be like a brand new car.

 

[04 orange cobra]

If they do the tranny what kind of warranty do you get from them...

 

[RedHot97]

I think you should let them cut you guys a check and you should help Catt get a nice new Tranny

oh wait ... I'm telling myself what to do lol

 

[Kylejb2663]

If they do the tranny what kind of warranty do you get from them...

Only a year warranty on it.... or 12,000 miles

 

[jmiller]

i agree w/ Rob. If you weren't mechanically savvy it would be one thing to have them install/warranty/ect. but it seems apparent that you guys are quite capable. In my experience, if you can do it yourself and do it well, it's better than knowing that some random car tech did it w/ no heart in the work they do.

 

[Kylejb2663]

^^Exactly!! Plus the check they are giving us is the same amount the shop was charging for the tranny and install... so then I can take the installation money and put that towards a better one as well since obviously Catt will not be paying me for install LMAO....

 

[jmiller]

well not paying you with $$ lol jk

 

[Kylejb2663]

LMFAO!!! Oooohh Catt.... I WANT payment LOL... j/k

 

[RedHot97]

:thistopicsucks::thread jacked::banstick:

 

[TBapp3]

If you guys can do it yourselfs then I would DEF. take the money!

 

[roush360r]

well considering you can do a 6 speed for around 2k id go that route. just be prepared theres a few little stupid things you have to remember to switch.

 

[97NYstanGT]

6 speed and a new clutch
you can pick up a T-56 with 5k miles for under a grand

 

[1BIGMOFO]

well not paying you with $$ lol jk

LMAO!!!!!

 

[Rob04Mach1]

Take the money and put an Auto in it

 

[Kylejb2663]

Take the money and put an Auto in it

LOL no Auto!! That's no fun makes me want to go to sleep when driving it.. lol You noticed how I said me... and not Catt driving it HMMMM lol

 

[NYstang]

Kyle, take the money, pick up another T-45 thats good or rebuild yours. the cobra T-56 isnt worth it IMO- its got a taller first gear, and the 6th gear isnt far off as the OD in the 5 speeds, so its not like it will help on the highway. Theres better places to put the money then a T-56 swap.

comparison:

T-45
3.37
1.99
1.33
1.00
0.67


T-56
2.97 2.07 1.43 1.00 0.8 0.62


now after talking to you and all kyle, I would just get another T-45 for now. theyll hold up for what you have planned, and cost a good bit less then a T-56. plus theres a bunch used in good shape online