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| anderssj |
 Sep 26 2010, 12:12 PM
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Dog is my copilot...  Group: Members Posts: 1,659 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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No 914 content, but the folks here are a better forum than any other I know, so here goes:
I've got a line on a used TREMEC T5Z transmission with a Hurst shifter. The transmission has just over 5K miles on it, and the guy is asking about half of what it costs for the same thing new at Summit racing. He says he's selling it so he can put a pro-shifted TKO trans in his car (greater torque capacity, etc.) Aside from asking him the usual questions (any leaks, noises, gear clash, jumping out of gear, etc.) is there anything I should be looking for with this trans, or is it like most other used parts (you pay your money and you take your chances")? Thanks in advance for your time and insight! Steve A- |
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| Gint |
Sep 26 2010, 08:51 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,075 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
No idea. But I'm interested in the following this thread and reading the responses. Here's a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif)
I assume this is 5 speed. What's the asking price? |
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| 70_914 |
Sep 26 2010, 09:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 395 Joined: 4-December 09 From: Roy, WA Member No.: 11,096 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
T-5 transmissions are known for chewing through main shaft bearings. How do I know? The "world class" T-5 in my turbo coupe T-bird crapped out for that very reason. I replaced it with a regular T-5 and called it good.
Look into a good ATF for stick shift transmissions. I run GM Synchromesh in my SHO transmission and love it. Stay away from B&M Trick Shift. |
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| anderssj |
Sep 27 2010, 06:57 AM
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Dog is my copilot... Group: Members Posts: 1,659 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Thanks for the replies (and the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif) ). Asking price was 800 cash. Unfortunately the box sold while I was at a wedding this weekend (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Oh well, I'll keep looking. Besides, the delay here will give me more time for the teener (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Thanks again, Steve A- |
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