Trans Issues
03-24-2011, 01:47 PM
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Trans Issues I have a 99 firebird with a t-56, the synchros have been goin out for awhile and I think it is finally on its last leg. I'm wondering if I should rebuild it, or get another one and have it freshened up. If rebuilding, what are some things I should upgrade?
03-24-2011, 02:15 PM
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If you want to rebuild it a few MUST have upgrades are billet slider keys, a steel 3/4 for and bronze fork pads. When you replace the rings you will also be getting an upgrade from the stock paper rings to compressed carbon. Be prepaired for a stiff bill. T56 parts are getting very expensive IF you can find them.
03-24-2011, 02:18 PM
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Where is a good place to find parts? And would it be feasable to get a junkyard trans and put it in in the mean time until I get all the parts collected?
03-24-2011, 02:21 PM
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You will probably have a tough time finding a reasonably priced used T56 in a junkyard. Most of the time they think they are gold. There are a lot of different places to get parts. I will sell you whatever parts you need. If you would like to keep your car up and running you can order one of our Level 4 or 5 T56 transmissions and we will build one of our cores and send it to you. Then you can swap them out in an evening and then we will send a pickup for your core. You would only have to pay shipping one way. Just let me know what works best for you.
03-24-2011, 02:28 PM
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That sounds like a good idea since ill have to have a shop do my work anyway, what are we talking price wise? You can e-mail me at lightspeed_fbody@hotmail.com my name is Charlie. I really appreciate it.