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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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OK I got the break in miles on the new ls7 clutch I installed and I decided to give her a run. Everything went great until I slammed it in to 4th gear at about 6k. It didn't come back out of it. I hit the shifter a couple times and ended up knocking it out but... everytime I put it in there now it gets stuck and 3rd gear it pops out of 3rd gear sometimes. What do I need?? And whats the problem??
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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Sounds like you broke one or more of the 3-4 synchro keys.
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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yeah thats what i figured is that a easy fix??
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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It requires a complete disassemble and reassemble.
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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Great. What vendor has the best rebuild packages on this sight? I would like to get a package and do it myself rather than ship it off.... Anyone have any suggestions?? Vendors??

Car is pushing a little over 400rwhp and trq. 10 bolt(not for too long especially as quick as I am breaking stuff). LS7 clutch w/ little over 300 miles on it. full bolt ons.
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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Gives Jason at Texas Drivetrain Performance a call. Great guy and fast shipping. He'll get you everything you need.

http://www.texasdrivetrainperformance.com/
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 01:21 AM
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even thesource on this board can do them for fairly inexpensive. Mine also got stuck in 4th, slider keys...
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 1sick'98WS6
even thesource on this board can do them for fairly inexpensive. Mine also got stuck in 4th, slider keys...

the source???
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Originally Posted by rabiddog
the source???
Post #4 in this thread...
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 02:01 PM
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yep usually slider keys.. sometimes shift fork.. mine got stuck in fourth.. after driving it for a while i blew 3rd. so then it got sent in to six speeds inc 2 yrs ago and gotta full rebuild..
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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I built mine with the Tick Performance Stage II Kit.
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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Hows that holding up for you merv I have been looking at that from them.
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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Holding up great..working really well. I have an odd-ball issue at the moment, but it's nothing to do with the kit.
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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Got the tranny torn down today and everything looked good other than the 3-4 keys which were in pieces. ordered parts an planning on puting her back together here soon hopefully next weekend
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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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I recommend Tick Performance. I ordered their level 2 kit and installed it my self. Mine wouldnt go into 3/4. Ended up there wasn't fork pads on the 3/4 fork. Kit came with new 1/2 & 3/4 syncro assemblies, new carbon fiber blocker rings, steel 3/4 fork, and billet 3/4 keys, also brass fork pads and i ordered the new snap ring kit since mine had almost 100k on it. Works amazing and personally I found it very easy to install. Only problem I had was the i had to find a press to press on the new syncro assemblies for 1/2 and 3/4.
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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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mine sticks in 4th, but 75 passes later I am still beatin on it! LOL But I think Mine is from another problem..

Give Tick a call. Awesome guys
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