Dr. Evil Does The West Coast (now with a review), Dr. Evil Tranny Clinic in San Jose, CA Options

[Trevorg7]

This is now on! Details below.

Here are our thoughts. Mike and I have talked off and on recently about my tail to side shift transmission conversion and I quickly realized that I lack the skills and tools required to complete this job successfully. While we were talking about shipping my transmission out to him, I floated the idea of having him come to the west coast; many reasons to do so but one being my transmission.

If there is enough interest in Mike’s expertise (meaning people would pay to learn from him), Mike has offered to put on a clinic during his stay, price TBD, and teach, lead, and help the attendees with their fixes, rebuilds, and conversions.

Here is what we know for sure.

Place: 6890 Lenwood Way San Jose, CA 95120; Cell 408-499-0443
Date: January 4th and 5th
Start Times: Noon on Friday and 9am on Saturday
Provided: Beer (kegerator stocked with Kona’s Longboard Lager), driveway/garage space, compressor, limited (4) jack stands, some tools, etc.
Who: Observers are free. If you cannot attend you may still drop your transmission off for work (contact Mike for cost/parts/etc). Participation is welcome (contact Mike for cost/parts/etc)

Mike will also be bringing discount parts out with him. No 1st gear stuff however as he currently does not have any in stock. Additionally, Mike has a cash of core trannies that can be purchased directly from him. Shipping is approximately $80 via Greyhound.

I am sure many can attest to Mike’s expert skills, this is a once is a ‘residency life time’ opportunity.

Keep the questions coming.


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[scrz914]

I'm intrigued as well.
I have a tailshifter I would like to convert to a sideshifter.

So, $300 pays for Dr. Evil's tutaledge? How much more would the parts add up to if you're doing a rebuild?
What if we pay the $300 but aren't able to do the rebuild there because of a shortage of parts (assuming an overwhelming turnout)?
What if we pay the $300, get into our tranny and find it's beyond repair?


Can we be guaranteed a rebuilt tranny when we leave?

All in all, seems like a good oppurtunity.

Roadster Fan, If I don't go this route, I would have a core tailshifter to sell you.

[Dr Evil]

I'm intrigued as well.
I have a tailshifter I would like to convert to a sideshifter.

So, $300 pays for Dr. Evil's tutaledge? How much more would the parts add up to if you're doing a rebuild?
What if we pay the $300 but aren't able to do the rebuild there because of a shortage of parts (assuming an overwhelming turnout)?
What if we pay the $300, get into our tranny and find it's beyond repair?


Can we be guaranteed a rebuilt tranny when we leave?

All in all, seems like a good oppurtunity.

Roadster Fan, If I don't go this route, I would have a core tailshifter to sell you.

Good questions!

There should be no shortage of parts if the price is $300. At 10 people there may be, but I doubt it.

Here is the deal: When you rebuild the tranny you usually have 4th and 5th teeth and bands that are in great shape as these get beat on less due to their gearing. 3rd is often fine as well and I tend to swap 3rd and 5th. This = 3 perfectly fine gears that will last a long time. The 4-5 slider hardly ever wears out, but I have plenty of replacements. The 2-3 slider sometimes wears out on the 2nd gear side if the tranny was previously assembled and not adjusted correctly. Again, no prob. So we are left with you needing 2nd teeth and synchro. Easy enough. The only common thing that would cause me to advise you just to get another tranny is if your pinion shaft is galled. This is a PITA and time consumer that would not be worth it to fix as the cost in time is prohibitive. I cant help it if your tranny turns out to be shit once I get there, but I can help you figure that out right now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Go to my rebuild link in my signature and see how to pull the stack. Once the stack is pulled then you can inspect the pinion and know if you need to source a new core.

If you check your tranny out, and it is not galled then you will have a rebuilt tranny LESS 1st gear as stated, unless you bring the parts. If you have a good core and 1st gear parts + seal kit I will have the rest and you will have a rebuilt tranny.

How much more for parts? Dog teeth are about $140 new, I may be able to get them for less should anyone want (like $135), but the used ones I have are $50. The used sliders for this affair will be $50 (new is $200 or so), and the synchro bands are $20 (new is $66). If you want, you can pre order new synchro bands (I really recommend only ordering 2 or 3 as 4-5 hardly ever need it).

If there is some unforeseen occurrence (like your differential bearings are toast which has only happened once in over 100 rebuilds ( (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) ) then I will work with you to get things taken care of with out any further incurred cost other than parts. I will back up what is rebuilt at the lecture! I will be doing Q/A on all of them. If one has an issue in the future and it is due to the rebuild then I will fix it at no charge. I will give tips on installation as this is where the user can booger up a good tranny (again, only happened once).

How does all that sound? Please keep the questions coming. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)