• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-

In the market for tranny

  • Thread starter Thread starter 00GTpony
  • Start date Start date Sep 4, 2008
  • 1
  • 2
Next
1 of 2 Next Last

00GTpony

Member
Mar 10, 2007
162
0
16
Sep 4, 2008
#1
  • Sep 4, 2008
  • #1
Ok guys im looking to buy a new tranny within the next 2 weeks.. sick of shifting from first to third. What tranny is best bang for the buck?.. will work with my car?.

I would buy new a Rebuilt 3650?

or get a used tko?

i dont wanna spend more than $1200.
 

V_Eight

Founding Member
Sep 5, 2002
617
1
0
ATL
Sep 4, 2008
#2
  • Sep 4, 2008
  • #2
I'd get a 3650 from MPS. They're disposable.
 

snidehockey

New Member
Jun 18, 2007
131
0
0
Orlando, Fl
Sep 4, 2008
#3
  • Sep 4, 2008
  • #3
I can give you a t45 for like $150 that's just taking up space in my garage...it needs a new synchro for 4th. get it rebuilt for $500 and you've spent $750

just throwin it out there
 

04GTMustang

New Member
Feb 28, 2006
348
0
0
Stafford
Sep 4, 2008
#4
  • Sep 4, 2008
  • #4
make sure you wear protection man jk bro

na but seriously the tko would be a nice trans to put in or a built3650. I know when my trans goes im putting in a t-56 viper spec.

well if you want something that would last too i say get a built 3650 instead of going with a used tko
 

00GTpony

Member
Mar 10, 2007
162
0
16
Sep 5, 2008
#5
  • Sep 5, 2008
  • #5
do they even make built 3650s
 

V_Eight

Founding Member
Sep 5, 2002
617
1
0
ATL
Sep 5, 2008
#6
  • Sep 5, 2008
  • #6
Sounds like an oxymoron, but yes. I think D&D makes them. It's pretty much a waste.
 

deftsound

Please ask me how much my supercharger cost
Apr 6, 2004
945
1
39
Texas City TX
Sep 5, 2008
#7
  • Sep 5, 2008
  • #7
honestly i think the t45 is a great transmission, i would probably get a beefed up one and call it a day
 

V_Eight

Founding Member
Sep 5, 2002
617
1
0
ATL
Sep 5, 2008
#8
  • Sep 5, 2008
  • #8
deftsound said:
honestly i think the t45 is a great transmission, i would probably get a beefed up one and call it a day
Click to expand...

Have you ever had any other tranny in a New Edge?
 
S

SilverBullet00

New Member
Jul 5, 2004
1,150
0
0
Wichita, KS
Sep 5, 2008
#9
  • Sep 5, 2008
  • #9
promotionpowertrain.com has a built 3650. Only problem is the bellhousing isnt SFI approved. Another issue is you would need a 26 spline clutch. My 3650 is toast as well.... I am tired of going from second to fourth..
 

LaserSVT

Got FB banned again for saying nards
Founding Member
Nov 29, 1999
9,391
3,538
233
Sep 5, 2008
#10
  • Sep 5, 2008
  • #10
Looking for a tranny huh? Here ya go
 

00GTpony

Member
Mar 10, 2007
162
0
16
Sep 5, 2008
#11
  • Sep 5, 2008
  • #11
i would like a rebuilt 3650 that would bolt right up to my motor, with mayb beefer internals but there hard to find.
 

deftsound

Please ask me how much my supercharger cost
Apr 6, 2004
945
1
39
Texas City TX
Sep 5, 2008
#12
  • Sep 5, 2008
  • #12
V_Eight said:
Have you ever had any other tranny in a New Edge?
Click to expand...

no but i have had t-5's from my old fox bodys
 

00GTpony

Member
Mar 10, 2007
162
0
16
Sep 6, 2008
#13
  • Sep 6, 2008
  • #13
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TR36...020QQitemZ300255781209QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

good deal?... unlimited mileage warrenty, and dyno tested to make sure there perfect
 

CobraRed_96_GT

Active Member
May 20, 2006
1,421
4
39
UCSD/La Jolla
Sep 6, 2008
#14
  • Sep 6, 2008
  • #14
00GTpony said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TR3650-TR-3650-Ford-Mustang-GT-Manual-Transmission_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33733QQihZ020QQitemZ300255781209QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

good deal?... unlimited mileage warrenty, and dyno tested to make sure there perfect
Click to expand...
That has a core deposit, you'd need to send them your trans. Which means all their trans are most likely rebuilt used trans as well.
 

00GTpony

Member
Mar 10, 2007
162
0
16
Sep 6, 2008
#15
  • Sep 6, 2008
  • #15
is that a good or a bad thing?
 

CobraRed_96_GT

Active Member
May 20, 2006
1,421
4
39
UCSD/La Jolla
Sep 6, 2008
#16
  • Sep 6, 2008
  • #16
00GTpony said:
is that a good or a bad thing?
Click to expand...
Well, good in that there's like no downtime for your trans swap, bad that you're getting a rebuilt trans just built up to OEM requirements then have to ship them yours. I'm not all knowledgeable about TR rebuilds, but building my 4R70W to handle 500-550+rwhp in it's sleep cost just over $1,100 when i took it out and just handed it to them on a bench. But that's not factoring the torque converter i bought from a separate company that just slides into the new trans, but that is all the OEM+aftermarket parts and labor.

Edit: Scratch that, $1414 - jeez selective memory. But that's with a lot of extras to ensure it handles where ever i take it. Ford didn't even want to rebuild it, they wanted $2150+labor.
 

00GTpony

Member
Mar 10, 2007
162
0
16
Sep 6, 2008
#17
  • Sep 6, 2008
  • #17
so what ur sayin is iam gettin a tranny that doesnt handle as much power... Or iam getting a tranny that is the same as the one iam putting in.. sorry i just dont understand what ur saying.
 

CobraRed_96_GT

Active Member
May 20, 2006
1,421
4
39
UCSD/La Jolla
Sep 6, 2008
#18
  • Sep 6, 2008
  • #18
00GTpony said:
so what ur sayin is iam gettin a tranny that doesnt handle as much power... Or iam getting a tranny that is the same as the one iam putting in.. sorry i just dont understand what ur saying.
Click to expand...
Sorry, I'll be more clear. You're getting a used trans that's rebuilt to meet or exceed OEM requirements using basically all OEM replacement parts or cheaper parts that meet OEM requirements. My argument is you could just pay to have yours rebuilt, and for the price of shipping the trans to you and shipping your core back you could add in some extras that wil help out reliability and/or power. But that's assuming you have a competitant non price-gouging shop that specializes in your type of trans like I found.
 

00GTpony

Member
Mar 10, 2007
162
0
16
Sep 6, 2008
#19
  • Sep 6, 2008
  • #19
oooooooo...... so your saying i can take my tranny out... bring it some where and have it rebuilt better for cheaper than what thats going to cost me?
 

CobraRed_96_GT

Active Member
May 20, 2006
1,421
4
39
UCSD/La Jolla
Sep 6, 2008
#20
  • Sep 6, 2008
  • #20
00GTpony said:
oooooooo...... so your saying i can take my tranny out... bring it some where and have it rebuilt better for cheaper than what thats going to cost me?
Click to expand...
Not 100% for sure since I don't know the TR-3650 world, but that's what I did. At least then you know your starting with a generally good trans that just needs some work and not one that blew up from someone doing 500rwhp launches. You never know, they could open it up and it really doesn't need everything replaced, and if you are on a budget that's great.
 
  • 1
  • 2
Next
1 of 2 Next Last
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

B
More Issues With New Edge
  • Blackout67
  • May 3, 2025
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
22
Views
761
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- May 11, 2025
Blackout67
B
Z
Progress Thread zeth194 - New Guy on the Block
  • zeth194
  • Mar 19, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
10
Views
552
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Apr 26, 2026
LILCBRA
0
V6 to V8 Swap info
  • 02_2v_Curtis
  • Jan 11, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
0
Views
704
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Jan 11, 2026
02_2v_Curtis
0
B
water pump installation questions
  • B0udreaux
  • Feb 5, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
38
Views
2K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Feb 28, 2026
General karthief
1
Engine Motor swap from a 2003 Explorer
  • 1996mustang new
  • Oct 9, 2025
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
7
Views
589
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Oct 16, 2025
squeak93
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?