JB_BA Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 My 5.0's T-5 is shot. Well, not completly, but it's a real pain. I've found some others on the net having the same problems. (Mostly on EBay, selling them.) It pops out of first, but when it actually goes in, it usually stays. It doesn't like to go into second at all...I've gotten it there 3 or 4 times since adding an adjustable clutch cable for the CenterForce clutch. Third gives a little grind and goes in for the most part...4th and 5th are always fine. To GEAR DOWN to third, I have to go down to second while holding the clutch pedal down, then go up to third. Then it gives me the little grind, and gears down. I haven't been able to figure out when it likes first and second gears... anyway, I want to rebuild this thing, so what exactly would I be looking at replacing? A few guys around here say synchros, but I want to hear what some HybridZers think... anyone? Thanks, JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 http://www.gearzone.net Try these guys for a rebuild kit or some info. They seem on the level and I'm about to buy some upgrades for my GM WC T5 from them. They even take Paypal Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshB 240Z Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Also look at Hanlon Motorsports. http://www.hanlonmotorsports.com I have seen and purchased a few different T5 rebuild kits from various sources and Hanlon seems to have the most inclusive kits. They also have four seperate kits for four different rebuilds in mind. They should be able to help you make your decision. Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB_BA Posted December 14, 2003 Author Share Posted December 14, 2003 I've talked to a few people about the problem, and the general comment is that the problem is most likely the shift forks. They tend to bend in these 5.0's after much (deserved ) abuse. Hopefully I'll be replacing shift forks instead of a full rebuild...then again it may be a good idea to go ahead and rebuild while the tranny is dropped... JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 Maybe more than you want to spend, but I have been interested in the G-Force T5 upgrade as an alternative to the heavy t56. http://www.g-forcetransmissions.com/tran_gt-5.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB_BA Posted December 15, 2003 Author Share Posted December 15, 2003 Well, they look like pretty good, but if I'm only going to need shift forks...1,500+ is a little steep. If I do have to rebuild the whole tranny, I may end up with one of these... Thanks for the info, JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 If you're willing to come up to Atlanta, there is a very good tranny place, that specializes in standerd trannys only. They are called Southern Gear, 770-435-1461. They rebuilt my T56. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB_BA Posted December 16, 2003 Author Share Posted December 16, 2003 Thanks for the info guys. JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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