josh817 Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Background Story: My poor T5 bit the bullet and I didn't really rough it up at all. I was on the highway, shifted from 5th to 4th, then 4th to 3rd. At this point I was at like 4500RPM I'd say so I could pass this guy. I do my pass, go into 4th no problem. I go for 5th, it won't get out of 4th. I take my exit and it wasn't until I slowed down to 35MPH or so that nit would get out of 4th, without any fuss or grinding. Now every time I shift, it grinds going into 3rd and into 4th. I think I killed the syncro somehow. When I downshift I make sure to match the RPM's as best as possible so there is no jerking motion. I think its the syncro because it only grinds going into the gear, once its in its fine and if I match the RPM close enough it doesn't really grind at all. Question: Either way, I'm curious what a typical price for a rebuild is. We already know I'll probably need to replace some internals. I'm kind of wanting to try out a Nissan 5 speed, the "close ratio" model. I am only N/A, I don't drag race or anything and I don't think the torque from goosing the throttle can kill it, so it may be a good deal. My only problem is I am pretty sure I have an R180 and whatever drive shaft that is needed for a T5 to a R180. I want to just swap a Nissan tranny in the place of the T5 and not run into a situation. This will require more reading. Anyway, tell me what you guys think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticky280zx Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Id say its time to face the music and swap the r180 for a bigger stronger r200 and throw a 5 spd or the t5 back in there. Also i know a few guys that rebuild trannies around here for 3-500 but then again why not just buy a used one for 150-200? lemme know if you are looking for one as i have a few extras and lines on t5's if you want another one. -Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh817 Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share Posted May 8, 2010 I want another 5 speed for sure. I don't like the T5 so much because first gear is so damn high. I'm planning on putting a 4.11 in the rear so its like, 3.50:1 in first gear, don't need that. PM me with what you have. I was scared tranny rebuilds go into like the 800-1000 range after labor and parts. Trannies are one thing I don't do on my own at the shop. Doesn't that sound wrong?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorealsosurreal Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Well I had a Nissan 5spd that I had taken out and disassembeled and gave up on. I took it to a reputable tranny shop and replacing some internals they charged me about 700. It also has a 1 year warrenty (whenever I install it) but alot depends on what parts need to be replaced. Hope this helps Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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