What is it with 3rd gear?

mustangmanic · January 17th, 2008, 10:56 PM

I hear all the time that everyone's 3rd gear synchro is going bad... why is it always 95% 3rd? is it becuase when racing, we miss it sometimes?

It hasnt happened to me (just hit 18k on the odo) but when it does... how much is it to usually repair a damaged synchro?

energiesource · January 17th, 2008, 10:57 PM

my second always goes.
never had a problem with third?

96GtGoodz · January 17th, 2008, 10:58 PM

lol funny you say that i need new 3rd synchro's

blk01gt · January 17th, 2008, 10:59 PM

well i have 1st gear covered here...never had a problem with any others...and i need to replace my 1st gear synchro...again.

mustangmanic · January 17th, 2008, 11:00 PM

actually... shit, my 2nd is kinda messed up too... only when its cold though, for like the first 3 shifts after a cold startup though, it almost feels like it wants to push it back out when i'm shifting into 2nd... is that the synchro?

mustangmanic · January 17th, 2008, 11:00 PM

How much does a synchro repair cost?

energiesource · January 17th, 2008, 11:01 PM

pretty expensive seeing as how they have to take the whole transmission apart anyway.
my 5th always grinds when its cold because i usually have to put it into first and then to 5th to get into reverse. fucking t45's

blk01gt · January 17th, 2008, 11:02 PM

well mine was like 1200 for a full rebuild and a gear install so probably like 900 or so. depending on where you go.

mustangmanic · January 17th, 2008, 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by blk01gt

well mine was like 1200 for a full rebuild and a gear install so probably like 900 or so. depending on where you go.

HOLY SHIT!

With a repair at 900, its not worth it with the t45... i'd just get a t56 or tko600 and be happier with the purchase

energiesource · January 17th, 2008, 11:04 PM

mine cost 1300 just to fix the 2nd gear synchro.
yeah..

weems · January 17th, 2008, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by mustangmanic

HOLY SHIT!

With a repair at 900, its not worth it with the t45... i'd just get a t56 or tko600 and be happier with the purchase

you dont have a t45, you have a t3650

blk01gt · January 17th, 2008, 11:05 PM

mines a tremec 3650...honestly if i had the money i would have done a t56 swap and been happy and not broken the stupid thing again. I`m saving up now for that instead of fixing it again.

MustangMatt96GT · January 17th, 2008, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by blk01gt

well mine was like 1200 for a full rebuild and a gear install so probably like 900 or so. depending on where you go.

Wow, i was quoted when i had my car in for the clutch, 600 for a full rebuild.

blk01gt · January 17th, 2008, 11:09 PM

wow must be nice....of course i could have just bought the parts and done it myself and come out alot cheaper but i`m just lazy.

Xantho99 · January 17th, 2008, 11:13 PM

all my gears grind, is that bad?

energiesource · January 17th, 2008, 11:13 PM

id never get my transmission out, all i have is a jack and the road. it wouldnt be worth it.

mustangmanic · January 17th, 2008, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by Xantho99

all my gears grind, is that bad?

are you being serious

... YES thats bad lol

mustangmanic · January 17th, 2008, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by weems

you dont have a t45, you have a t3650

so is the t3650 even shittier? lol

is the t45 in 03+?

blk01gt · January 17th, 2008, 11:16 PM

+1 on that holy crap.

blk01gt · January 17th, 2008, 11:17 PM

the t-3650 is like mid 01-04 its supposed to be better than the t45 but i`m not so sure about that the way mine has been.

January 17th, 2008, 10:56 PM	#1
mustangmanic Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.64! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,393	What is it with 3rd gear? I hear all the time that everyone's 3rd gear synchro is going bad... why is it always 95% 3rd? is it becuase when racing, we miss it sometimes? It hasnt happened to me (just hit 18k on the odo) but when it does... how much is it to usually repair a damaged synchro? __________________ Accufab 75mm TB and Pleunm, JLT cai, Steeda Caster Chamber Plates, Eibach Sportline Springs, Tokico Shocks/Struts, FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft, FRPP 3.73's, Hooker LT's, Hooker O/R X, Pypes Violator Catback, SCT Xcal 2. 280rwhp

January 17th, 2008, 10:57 PM	#2
energiesource Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 2,312	my second always goes. never had a problem with third? __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, Steeda Triax shifter, Underdrive pulleys, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. Transmission fix, new clutch Coming soon: Brakes.

January 17th, 2008, 10:58 PM	#3
96GtGoodz Enthusiast 96 Mustang GT 5spd Vert. Not sure need to go to a track Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N.Y. Posts: 986	lol funny you say that i need new 3rd synchro's __________________ Deep Forest Green FTW!!!! Spending all my money on it ^ *Make sure to leave rep for helpful posts*

January 17th, 2008, 10:59 PM	#4
blk01gt Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 182	well i have 1st gear covered here...never had a problem with any others...and i need to replace my 1st gear synchro...again. __________________ 01 Mustang GT \| 5 Speed \| Bullitt Engine \| 4.10's \| Diablo Tuner \| JLT CAI \| Flowtech LT Headers, bbk catted H, dynomax catback \| 01 Carbon Black BMW M3 w/dynomax exhaust

January 17th, 2008, 11:00 PM	#5
mustangmanic Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.64! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,393	actually... shit, my 2nd is kinda messed up too... only when its cold though, for like the first 3 shifts after a cold startup though, it almost feels like it wants to push it back out when i'm shifting into 2nd... is that the synchro? __________________ Accufab 75mm TB and Pleunm, JLT cai, Steeda Caster Chamber Plates, Eibach Sportline Springs, Tokico Shocks/Struts, FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft, FRPP 3.73's, Hooker LT's, Hooker O/R X, Pypes Violator Catback, SCT Xcal 2. 280rwhp

January 17th, 2008, 11:00 PM	#6
mustangmanic Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.64! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,393	How much does a synchro repair cost? __________________ Accufab 75mm TB and Pleunm, JLT cai, Steeda Caster Chamber Plates, Eibach Sportline Springs, Tokico Shocks/Struts, FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft, FRPP 3.73's, Hooker LT's, Hooker O/R X, Pypes Violator Catback, SCT Xcal 2. 280rwhp

January 17th, 2008, 11:01 PM	#7
energiesource Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 2,312	pretty expensive seeing as how they have to take the whole transmission apart anyway. my 5th always grinds when its cold because i usually have to put it into first and then to 5th to get into reverse. fucking t45's __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, Steeda Triax shifter, Underdrive pulleys, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. Transmission fix, new clutch Coming soon: Brakes.

January 17th, 2008, 11:02 PM	#8
blk01gt Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 182	well mine was like 1200 for a full rebuild and a gear install so probably like 900 or so. depending on where you go. __________________ 01 Mustang GT \| 5 Speed \| Bullitt Engine \| 4.10's \| Diablo Tuner \| JLT CAI \| Flowtech LT Headers, bbk catted H, dynomax catback \| 01 Carbon Black BMW M3 w/dynomax exhaust

January 17th, 2008, 11:04 PM	#10
energiesource Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 2,312	mine cost 1300 just to fix the 2nd gear synchro. yeah.. __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, Steeda Triax shifter, Underdrive pulleys, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. Transmission fix, new clutch Coming soon: Brakes.

January 17th, 2008, 11:05 PM	#12
blk01gt Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 182	mines a tremec 3650...honestly if i had the money i would have done a t56 swap and been happy and not broken the stupid thing again. I`m saving up now for that instead of fixing it again. __________________ 01 Mustang GT \| 5 Speed \| Bullitt Engine \| 4.10's \| Diablo Tuner \| JLT CAI \| Flowtech LT Headers, bbk catted H, dynomax catback \| 01 Carbon Black BMW M3 w/dynomax exhaust

January 17th, 2008, 11:09 PM	#14
blk01gt Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 182	wow must be nice....of course i could have just bought the parts and done it myself and come out alot cheaper but i`m just lazy. __________________ 01 Mustang GT \| 5 Speed \| Bullitt Engine \| 4.10's \| Diablo Tuner \| JLT CAI \| Flowtech LT Headers, bbk catted H, dynomax catback \| 01 Carbon Black BMW M3 w/dynomax exhaust

January 17th, 2008, 11:13 PM	#15
Xantho99 Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Waco TX Posts: 255	all my gears grind, is that bad? __________________ 2002 GT

January 17th, 2008, 11:16 PM	#19
blk01gt Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 182	+1 on that holy crap. __________________ 01 Mustang GT \| 5 Speed \| Bullitt Engine \| 4.10's \| Diablo Tuner \| JLT CAI \| Flowtech LT Headers, bbk catted H, dynomax catback \| 01 Carbon Black BMW M3 w/dynomax exhaust

January 17th, 2008, 11:17 PM	#20
blk01gt Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 182	the t-3650 is like mid 01-04 its supposed to be better than the t45 but i`m not so sure about that the way mine has been. __________________ 01 Mustang GT \| 5 Speed \| Bullitt Engine \| 4.10's \| Diablo Tuner \| JLT CAI \| Flowtech LT Headers, bbk catted H, dynomax catback \| 01 Carbon Black BMW M3 w/dynomax exhaust

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