Any reputable tranny shops in GA?
06-14-2006, 09:29 AM
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Any reputable tranny shops in GA? I just can seem to get my tranny runnin smooth. I duno if its the Amsoil ATF i been using or what. It sometimes locks me out of 1st when im stopped and the clutch clunks around a lot. It makes a ticking noise underneath and i feel like im lifting weights to get her to shift. I was tryin to ignore it and get my rear mount up and runnin but i cant even stand to drive her its so bad.
Anyway, any decent shops out there that could at least even take a look. Im not looking for any rip off big chain places that charge $100 for a worthless "diagnostic check". Ill drive it wherever i need to to have someone get in the seat and point out whats going on. Aamco?
Im doing a ls7 clutch swap soon but i wanted to check and see if its something else before the tran comes out of the car. Hydrolics are likely gettin replaced too (slave/master to 02 style). Thanks guys
Anyway, any decent shops out there that could at least even take a look. Im not looking for any rip off big chain places that charge $100 for a worthless "diagnostic check". Ill drive it wherever i need to to have someone get in the seat and point out whats going on. Aamco?
Im doing a ls7 clutch swap soon but i wanted to check and see if its something else before the tran comes out of the car. Hydrolics are likely gettin replaced too (slave/master to 02 style). Thanks guys
06-14-2006, 10:14 AM
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it also happens in 2nd sometimes. And when I get it to shift i feel like im pushin the shifter into a grind. Basically, ill be sitting at a light. Ill put it in neutral and then when i go back into first or if i row around the gears everything feels "chunky". Also, when the car is off sittin in the driveway it rows through the gears much better.
I think someone mentioned to me that clutch might not be fully disengaging. It just shifts reeeal slow. However, if i go WOT i can sometimes get it to shift decent but it vibrates more and more as I reach redline. Toolin around town it still vibrates but also wont let me smoothly enter each shift gate.
its a 99 with 59k miles. original clutch. The clutch grabs fine, its not slipping, so i feel its not a bad clutch.
I think someone mentioned to me that clutch might not be fully disengaging. It just shifts reeeal slow. However, if i go WOT i can sometimes get it to shift decent but it vibrates more and more as I reach redline. Toolin around town it still vibrates but also wont let me smoothly enter each shift gate.
its a 99 with 59k miles. original clutch. The clutch grabs fine, its not slipping, so i feel its not a bad clutch.
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06-14-2006, 10:37 AM
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DON'T use Southern Gear on the west side of I-285! F#cking theives.
You have no idea the problems I had when they rebuilt my T56. (I was ripped off and they insult you when you bring it to their attention) I use Amsoil and it is a good tranny after all the issues were resolved.
You have no idea the problems I had when they rebuilt my T56. (I was ripped off and they insult you when you bring it to their attention) I use Amsoil and it is a good tranny after all the issues were resolved.
06-14-2006, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by JAvenger007
Which blend do you use? I was considering the synchromesh stuff but im not sure.
It runs flawless so I don't think it's the fluid giving you trouble. ~JoshuaTrending Topics
06-14-2006, 01:34 PM
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hey pm. Cablebandit...... He hooked my buddy up with a great guy down in the Savannah area, he built him a pretty stout 4L80. I can't think of his name or number.
06-14-2006, 08:35 PM
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Hey ron do you offer any kind of t56 rebuild and turbo tune combos? 
Youll probably hear from me tomorrow regarding the tranny. Thanks
Youll probably hear from me tomorrow regarding the tranny. Thanks
06-15-2006, 07:15 AM
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I didnt know Ron has a t-56 guy but I would trust Rons judgement as he is a former "how can a ***** up a t-56 this week" kinda guy!! He knows the abuse they get and I guess has found someone to do nice rebuilds. Before you give him a dime, make him let you hear his car...that bitch sounds SWEET!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by cablebandit
I didnt know Ron has a t-56 guy but I would trust Rons judgement as he is a former "how can a ***** up a t-56 this week" kinda guy!! He knows the abuse they get and I guess has found someone to do nice rebuilds. Before you give him a dime, make him let you hear his car...that bitch sounds SWEET!!!!!!!!!!
