gregrob

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Ok guys. We were out at the mexico strip if you know what i mean. I had just got done working over a procharged fox body mustang hatch.


First time by 5 cars, second time by 3.


Anyway, i commence racing my buddies truck just for the heck of it. I missed 4th on that race so im like no big deal. Turn back around to go to the start and it ground hard into 3rd and wouldnt take it. Tried 4th and it just spit it out too.

Finally got it in those 2 by pushing the shifter hard and holding it.

Long story short though, now it wont take 3rd or 4th. Just spits the shifter back out and grinds


Bent shift fork?

Wheres a good place to talk to about some parts for this thing? Rpm, liberty, g force?



Also, is this a job a fairly advanced mechanic can do? Or is it a crazy alien that should only be touched by an experienced tranny shop?

matt94z

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Tick Performance is where I bought my rebuild for my 00 Z.

gregrob

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Thanks man I'll check them out.

Also anyone ever deal with the gearbox? http://www.thegearbox.org/T56.html

the_merv

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Damn, I feel ya. My Syncro is shot in 4th..3rd is smooth as butter, 4th doesn't want to happen quite often.

hawk584

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http://www.ddperformance.com/index.php

za355tx

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I've got a good T56 from my Trans Am I'd part with. Pm me if you're interested. It's got 16k miles on it and shifts flawlessly.

gregrob

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Thanks guys

ZA could you pm me a price


So far for upgrades im thinking

Steel 3-4 fork
Bronze shift pads
Billet 1-2 and 3-4 keys
And maybe cf blocker plates in the synchros?


Anything else?

Purple Poncho

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I've dealt witht the gear box on my 2 T56 rebuilds (02 &07) and he has been great. Good prices and new parts.

za355tx

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PM sent bud.

spaz1

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You need a couple special pullers to get it appart.

mpe331lx

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The stock 3-4 keys are more than likely are your problem and are all chewed up.

Looks like a good list.

gregrob

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I was reading a write up and he said that a company sells 1 special puller you need, other wise a 4" and 6" will do it.

He actually combined the 4 and 6 puller to get it done as well, without buying any special ones. Probably what I'll try to do.


Thanks

the_merv

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That's a good list. I always see that one part you are talking about there called CF Blocker Rings..they are the little pieces that go on the inside of the Synchro Steel Ring.

Get new Seals aswell.

This is a kit that I'm purchasing in the future when I do my build..it's the Level 2 Kit on top of the page..
T56 KIT

gregrob

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Thanks a lot Merv.

I'll probably do something similar to that kit except reuse the stock synchros. They're pricey compared to everything else and my tranny only has 40K on it with some expensive *** synth fluid in it so I think they should be good. As long as there's no visible damage that is.

matt94z

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That's the kit I bought. Looks like quality parts. I'll get them in the car if I ever get my LT1 out of the garage....