Buy a built T-5 or rebuild with g force rebuild kit?

Cloud Nine · February 20th, 2011, 02:34 AM

Would you guys suggest buying the kit and taking my trans to a trans shop to have it rebuilt (I dont really trust my self to rebuild it)

G-Force Transmissions GFT5295-93S G-Force T5 Transmission Gears And Mainshaft Upgrade Kits

Or buy this trans outright. Shipping for the trans would be around 500-600 believe to Hawaii. (Tried playing around on ups website)

Astro Performance A-5 Mustang Transmission. Rated 550HP - eBay (item 300526108095 end time Feb-20-11 14:13:42 PST)

Which would be cheaper in the end?

ryanw · February 20th, 2011, 02:48 AM

Where i live it cost almost as much or more to rebuild a tranny then it would to buy a new one. Thats the problem i faced a few years back. I wanted to buy a new one but the tranny shop was going to charge me 600 just for dropping and inspecting my old one.

Digsj7 · February 20th, 2011, 02:13 PM

Astro makes some good stuff, I'd just be sketchy about buying one on ebay.

FastStang91Lx · February 20th, 2011, 04:56 PM

G-force kit says it can ONLY be installed in a world class transmission. Not sure why though, thought it was just stronger than the standard t5

Cloud Nine · February 20th, 2011, 09:20 PM

Price got too high with my ridiculous shipping rates and I didn't bid.

I'll probably get the g force rebuild kit when I demolish my t-5

ryanw · February 20th, 2011, 09:23 PM

You should move....Not only is property expensive but i take it that every thing else cost an arm and a leg to.... lol

Cloud Nine · February 20th, 2011, 09:34 PM

Exactly dude. It is crazy.

I actually plan on going to college on the mainland once I finish my auto program here. That should be fun. If I get a mustang I'll be able build it for half the price. lol

jessemachone · February 20th, 2011, 09:40 PM

a freshened up t 5 can be had for 475. That is how much I paid for mine. PM e3sean and he'll steer you in the right direction.

ryanw · February 20th, 2011, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by Cloud Nine

If I get a mustang I'll be able build it for half the price. lol

IF ? dont you already have one ? How much does it cost to have your car shipped from hawaii to the main land ?

Cloud Nine · February 20th, 2011, 09:46 PM

No I mean like when I head up to school in the mainland, if I find a cheap mustang for like a DD, I could actually do a real budget build cause there are parts everywhere.

Yeah I got a nice 1990 LX hatch (I've only seen maybe 8 foxbody mustangs on the island, 3 of them at the dragstrip) for a pretty nice deal.

I checked the shipping for a car from New York to Hawaii and it was 4000. Somewhere close like California would probably 2000 or so.

jessemachone · February 20th, 2011, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by Cloud Nine

No I mean like when I head up to school in the mainland, if I find a cheap mustang for like a DD, I could actually do a real budget build cause there are parts everywhere.

Yeah I got a nice 1990 LX hatch (I've only seen maybe 8 foxbody mustangs on the island, 3 of them at the dragstrip) for a pretty nice deal.

I checked the shipping for a car from New York to Hawaii and it was 4000. Somewhere close like California would probably 2000 or so.

a fiend of mine just had her bug shipped from Oahu to San Deigo for 1000$. She used Compass Forwarding.

Cloud Nine · February 20th, 2011, 10:30 PM

Oh really?

I will definitely have to check them out if I get a car up there or decide to ship mine over for new build down the road.

I always look on the forums and ebay, dreaming of getting some of the mustangs you guys have got up there. lol

jessemachone · February 20th, 2011, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by Cloud Nine

Oh really?

I will definitely have to check them out if I get a car up there or decide to ship mine over for new build down the road.

I always look on the forums and ebay, dreaming of getting some of the mustangs you guys have got up there. lol

I know a guy in HI trying to get rid of a stang. He put gt40p's and a manifold and never got the rest together because he locked and loaded a bun in the oven. the car has a salvage title. I have never seen it in person but I can send you his info. It is a white lx hatch if i am not mistaken.

Cloud Nine · February 20th, 2011, 10:49 PM

I appreciate the looking out jesse, but my hands are pretty full with the mustang I got now.

Did you live in Hawaii before? Seems like you know some people down here

jessemachone · February 20th, 2011, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by Cloud Nine

I appreciate the looking out jesse, but my hands are pretty full with the mustang I got now.

Did you live in Hawaii before? Seems like you know some people down here

no. The company I work for owns Go! - that inter-island commuter jet operation out there. I have been out there a couple of times as well.

Cloud Nine · February 20th, 2011, 11:22 PM

Ohhh yeah I think they have like the cheapest deals on inter-island flights. Thats cool bro.

Yeah Hawaii is awesome, but the price of things here and the price to get things here is just nuts. lol

jessemachone · February 21st, 2011, 01:01 AM

Originally Posted by Cloud Nine

Ohhh yeah I think they have like the cheapest deals on inter-island flights. Thats cool bro.

Yeah Hawaii is awesome, but the price of things here and the price to get things here is just nuts. lol

Yeah, another friend of mine moved there and back in the matter of 2 months. She couldn't stand the hatred toward caucasions and the fact that everything there is marked up because it costs extra to get it there.

Cloud Nine · February 21st, 2011, 02:25 AM

The hatred towards caucasions is very true. The mood can definitely get hostile over here even with just a stare.

Sorry to hear about your friend though.

February 20th, 2011, 02:34 AM	#1
Cloud Nine Enthusiast 1990 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hawaii Posts: 876 iTrader: 0 reviews	Buy a built T-5 or rebuild with g force rebuild kit? Would you guys suggest buying the kit and taking my trans to a trans shop to have it rebuilt (I dont really trust my self to rebuild it) G-Force Transmissions GFT5295-93S G-Force T5 Transmission Gears And Mainshaft Upgrade Kits Or buy this trans outright. Shipping for the trans would be around 500-600 believe to Hawaii. (Tried playing around on ups website) Astro Performance A-5 Mustang Transmission. Rated 550HP - eBay (item 300526108095 end time Feb-20-11 14:13:42 PST) Which would be cheaper in the end?

February 20th, 2011, 02:48 AM	#2
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,062 iTrader: 0 reviews	Where i live it cost almost as much or more to rebuild a tranny then it would to buy a new one. Thats the problem i faced a few years back. I wanted to buy a new one but the tranny shop was going to charge me 600 just for dropping and inspecting my old one. __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

February 20th, 2011, 02:13 PM	#3
Digsj7 Enthusiast 1993 Mustang LX my dog runs faster... Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Columbus NE Posts: 626 iTrader: 0 reviews	Astro makes some good stuff, I'd just be sketchy about buying one on ebay. __________________ CAI, GT40 Intake, GT40P heads, 1.72 RR, 70mm Accufab, UPR Control arms, Hedman Headers, Mac H-Pipe, Flows, Pro-5.0, 3.73 Gears, BBK caster/camber kit, Eibach springs, Subframe Connectors, 5 lug conversion, MM+Cleavage Club Member #19

February 20th, 2011, 04:56 PM	#4
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	G-force kit says it can ONLY be installed in a world class transmission. Not sure why though, thought it was just stronger than the standard t5 __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

February 20th, 2011, 09:23 PM	#6
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,062 iTrader: 0 reviews	You should move....Not only is property expensive but i take it that every thing else cost an arm and a leg to.... lol __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

February 20th, 2011, 09:20 PM	#5
Cloud Nine Enthusiast 1990 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hawaii Posts: 876 iTrader: 0 reviews	Price got too high with my ridiculous shipping rates and I didn't bid. I'll probably get the g force rebuild kit when I demolish my t-5

February 20th, 2011, 09:34 PM	#7
Cloud Nine Enthusiast 1990 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hawaii Posts: 876 iTrader: 0 reviews	Exactly dude. It is crazy. I actually plan on going to college on the mainland once I finish my auto program here. That should be fun. If I get a mustang I'll be able build it for half the price. lol

February 20th, 2011, 09:46 PM	#10
Cloud Nine Enthusiast 1990 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hawaii Posts: 876 iTrader: 0 reviews	No I mean like when I head up to school in the mainland, if I find a cheap mustang for like a DD, I could actually do a real budget build cause there are parts everywhere. Yeah I got a nice 1990 LX hatch (I've only seen maybe 8 foxbody mustangs on the island, 3 of them at the dragstrip) for a pretty nice deal. I checked the shipping for a car from New York to Hawaii and it was 4000. Somewhere close like California would probably 2000 or so.

February 20th, 2011, 10:30 PM	#12
Cloud Nine Enthusiast 1990 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hawaii Posts: 876 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh really? I will definitely have to check them out if I get a car up there or decide to ship mine over for new build down the road. I always look on the forums and ebay, dreaming of getting some of the mustangs you guys have got up there. lol

February 20th, 2011, 10:49 PM	#14
Cloud Nine Enthusiast 1990 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hawaii Posts: 876 iTrader: 0 reviews	I appreciate the looking out jesse, but my hands are pretty full with the mustang I got now. Did you live in Hawaii before? Seems like you know some people down here

February 20th, 2011, 11:22 PM	#16
Cloud Nine Enthusiast 1990 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hawaii Posts: 876 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ohhh yeah I think they have like the cheapest deals on inter-island flights. Thats cool bro. Yeah Hawaii is awesome, but the price of things here and the price to get things here is just nuts. lol

February 21st, 2011, 02:25 AM	#18
Cloud Nine Enthusiast 1990 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hawaii Posts: 876 iTrader: 0 reviews	The hatred towards caucasions is very true. The mood can definitely get hostile over here even with just a stare. Sorry to hear about your friend though.

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