t45r, anyone have one or heard news?
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. any owners have one or heard anything about them? thanks for your inputI have one!
one thing i really like about it, it goes into reverse the first time, everytime!
shifts smoother than my old one after about 300 miles.
also came with a pretty nice shifter
My only complaint is that the core charge has taken a bit over 30 days to get back, really could use that extra $$ back lol
if you dont need a super tranny, then the t45r is a great choice, especially since it doesnt hang up getting into 1st or reverse.
one thing i really like about it, it goes into reverse the first time, everytime!
shifts smoother than my old one after about 300 miles.
also came with a pretty nice shifter
My only complaint is that the core charge has taken a bit over 30 days to get back, really could use that extra $$ back lol
if you dont need a super tranny, then the t45r is a great choice, especially since it doesnt hang up getting into 1st or reverse.
So where do you find these? I'd be interested too since my 3rd gear syncro is going and I just spent 425 getting shift forks. Damn mechanic forgot to swap the synchos out like I asked.
XtorT'r
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I couldn't justify spending that much when I can get a regular T-45 for 700. Mine has lasted 150K+ miles so in my book that is pretty good.
BennyBlown2v
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you can buy a t-56 with warranty for 1200 on ebay...seems like I would shell out the extra 4-500 for a 6 speed and likely never have to replace it again
There is a $400+ core charge on most of those. PLUS you need a new cross member, new drive shaft, and depending on year extended range speedcal. What is it people don't understand about this....you can't just swap in a t56 without these other parts, thats why it costs so much!
Oh and I haven't seen any "new" or refurb Mustang T56's on ebay for less than $1,900 recently...
There is a $400+ core charge on most of those. PLUS you need a new cross member, new drive shaft, and depending on year extended range speedcal. What is it people don't understand about this....you can't just swap in a t56 without these other parts, thats why it costs so much!
Oh and I haven't seen any "new" or refurb Mustang T56's on ebay for less than $1,900 recently...
hmm maybe you didnt look, i found one today on ebay for 1195, and earlier this year when I thought my tranny went, I did all the research on the swap, speed cal and all, and it could have been done for under 2K. Most people wouldnt need a speedcal, only guys without the electronic speedo. Many parts can actually be reused, including the crossmember, the shift fork, the clutch cable, the driveshaft (with shortening/new yoke). And they will also take a t45 for a $300 if you dont have a T56 to give to them.
Tranny:$1195+$100 core difference for T45 return
Driveshaft reworked: $150
Reverse Lockout: Almost Negligible
Shifter: About $50 for a stock one, from someone who upgraded their stock unit
Speedcal: $100
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/T56-...020QQitemZ300162867896QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
so a grand total of $1550, doesnt seem like it, "costs so much" to me, especially if you plan on shelling out over 1K for another 5 speed with a useless 5th gear
BennyBlown2v
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hmm maybe you didnt look, i found one today on ebay for 1195, and earlier this year when I thought my tranny went, I did all the research on the swap, speed cal and all, and it could have been done for under 2K. Most people wouldnt need a speedcal, only guys without the electronic speedo. Many parts can actually be reused, including the crossmember, the shift fork, the clutch cable, the driveshaft (with shortening/new yoke). And they will also take a t45 for a $300 if you dont have a T56 to give to them.
Tranny:$1195+$100 core difference for T45 return
Driveshaft reworked: $150
Reverse Lockout: Almost Negligible
Shifter: About $50 for a stock one, from someone who upgraded their stock unit
Speedcal: $100
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/T56-...020QQitemZ300162867896QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
so a grand total of $1550, doesnt seem like it, "costs so much" to me, especially if you plan on shelling out over 1K for another 5 speed with a useless 5th gear
I stand corrected.
I did search, but couldn't find anything less than 1900, dunno why that link didn't pop up! Yoke is $75.00 roughly, and usually someone just wants to upgrade to an aluminum driveshaft, which adds to the cost - so $150 low estimate IMO. Also add $200-$300 for shipping of the T56 to you, and the shipping of your core back to them! Everything I've seen says you need a transmission crossmember to fit a T56 in a 96-04 stang. Do you have any info that says otherwise? If I end up keeping my car a T56 is in order ASAP so I'd like to know 
Oh yeah, and as far as $1k+ for another 5 speed, my stance on this is just buy a 03/04 3650 with the "fix" applied for $550-$700
The company I was working with agreed to pay the shipping of my core back, as well as ship it to my dads business address with a loading dock, which saves BIG on shipping. I think they wanted like 140 to ship it to Ohio from Florida. Companies dont like shipping big things to residential homes. The crossmember can be reused, here is what my mustang book says, "Step 15: Unbolt the crossmember mounting bracket and slide it forward. Use the front bolt holes for the rear bolts and then you have the option of drilling new bolt holes in the subframe or welding it in place."
I have a few great books for mustang performance instals, and the T56 swap for a T45 has a nice step by step write-up, pictures and all. If you ever get around to doing the swap, I can scan the pages and send them to you
I have a few great books for mustang performance instals, and the T56 swap for a T45 has a nice step by step write-up, pictures and all. If you ever get around to doing the swap, I can scan the pages and send them to you
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