[kuskye25]

Ok i got a transmission today for $25 out of my buddies car that 1st and second gear pop out of gear at high throttle, he just dropped in a new one in his, i bought this so i can rebuild it and slap it in my car. My car may have at max in the future 350hp.

ive never rebuilt a transmission, so looking for suggestions on what to put into this rebuild.

should i just get a rebuild kit and hardened gears, if so i had problems locating hardened gear sets.

let me know if there is other stuff id be stupid to not replace.

[e3sean]

badshoeproductions.com get the video.

if your only going with like 350 hp max i wouldnt worry about the hardend gear kits they are expensive but if u have the money go for it...

things you should replace while its out......

bearing retainer(get a steel one)
pilot bearing
front seal
rear seal
blocking rings/syncro kit
fork pads

get the video it will tell u what to replace dont buy anything till u watch it and take yourse apart

u will need a dial indicator with a clamp and some good snap ring plyers a few other tools..

i can rebuild it for you for cheap but u would have to ship it..

[White Thunder]

i say build a nicer trans.....you see alot of people tearing out there t-5 with minor boltons although lots of power does it quick agressive driving is not far behind.....i can't name any good rebuilds off the top of my head but i will find some if no one anwsers

[kuskye25]

Originally Posted by e3sean badshoeproductions.com get the video. if your only going with like 350 hp max i wouldnt worry about the hardend gear kits they are expensive but if u have the money go for it... things you should replace while its out...... bearing retainer(get a steel one) pilot bearing front seal rear seal blocking rings/syncro kit fork pads get the video it will tell u what to replace dont buy anything till u watch it and take yourse apart u will need a dial indicator with a clamp and some good snap ring plyers a few other tools.. i can rebuild it for you for cheap but u would have to ship it..

appreciate the info man is exactly what i was looking for, and thanks for the offer of a rebuild but ive went thru a few transmissions now in different cars and i think its time i learn how to rebuild them.

[e3sean]

Originally Posted by kuskye25 appreciate the info man is exactly what i was looking for, and thanks for the offer of a rebuild but ive went thru a few transmissions now in different cars and i think its time i learn how to rebuild them.

sweet ya its not that bad the movie will tell you what tools you need to do the job. one thing u will want is some vasaline..

[kuskye25]

Any sujestions on where to get all the parts for this rebuild, i would say ebay but i want someone releighable for this build. I've done the basic internet searches, but im wanting a site someone here has used and had good luck with on a t5 rebuild.

[jam77]

you are alot braver than I am I would be scared to death to tear into a trans

[Iwannagofast]

e3sean hadnt ever done a tranny rebuild i dont think and he just used that video he was tlkin about and said it wasnt that bad

[jam77]

I will have to keep that in mind when i nuke my trans, that would save a nice chunk of change

[e3sean]

nope mine was my first and i have done 1 for another guy and cant wait to do more... there are a few places u can get parts from one is thegearbox.com and there is another where i got my parts from i dont remember the name but if u remind me later when i am home ill look up the place..

[kuskye25]

Heres some updated pics cleaned it up and im tearing it down next week , so ill keep you guys updated on the build. But yeah like i said before ive been dodging learning transmissions for to long.

[kuskye25]

Originally Posted by e3sean nope mine was my first and i have done 1 for another guy and cant wait to do more... there are a few places u can get parts from one is thegearbox.com and there is another where i got my parts from i dont remember the name but if u remind me later when i am home ill look up the place..

ok thanks

[e3sean]

Originally Posted by jam77 you are alot braver than I am I would be scared to death to tear into a trans

there are alot of people scared of it and thats only cause they havent done it.. i would say if it wernt for the video i proly would have just destroyed it...

[e3sean]

Originally Posted by kuskye25 ok thanks

did u get the video yet??

[kuskye25]

Originally Posted by e3sean did u get the video yet??

yes its all im waiting for, as far as tear down anyway...

[jam77]

i will have to buy that video I know once I get my car back on the street the trans is living on borrowed time .

[kuskye25]

Originally Posted by jam77 i will have to buy that video I know once I get my car back on the street the trans is living on borrowed time .

yes the trans in mine now is on borrowed time, and i got a good deal on a this core so figured time to build one.

currently 2nd grinds if i go to it fast at all or at high rpm, and third gear over like 3k rpms rattles some. the second gear thing kills my 0-60 bad if i dont want it to grind, sucks.

[kuskye25]

Originally Posted by e3sean nope mine was my first and i have done 1 for another guy and cant wait to do more... there are a few places u can get parts from one is thegearbox.com and there is another where i got my parts from i dont remember the name but if u remind me later when i am home ill look up the place..

thegearbox.com died i guess, thanks anyway though, does anyone else know a good site to buy shit to rebuild this trans.

*update nevermind i found it its thegearbox.org

[jam77]

does astro just sell bullet proof stuff??

[e3sean]

T5 PARTS transmission there is where i bought my parts from.. you have to pay CC by phone but fast shipping and great service