Tranny Blowout! (Auto) Help.

[AutumnOrangeGt]

My 97 GT with auto just blew the trans at 68000 miles Since i need a new one , I'm thinkin about getting a 5-speed. I have no clue on the best one for a daily driver with minor bolt-ons. TR3650,T-45,T-5,T-56? Also will the 5-speed clear my Mac pro-chamber with stock headers?

 

[AutumnOrangeGt]

Ok- Can someone please help me. I'm going to drop alot of coin here and I want to do it right. Thanks.

 

[MyEarsHurt]

Dont know about what trans to get, I think if you want to make the switch from auto to manual you are gonna be spending a lot more money, which may or may not be worth it. But I read this thread and got a little scared cause I have a 98 gt auto and I drive it HARD, everyday. Did you have any symptoms before it died, or was it sudden, I need to know what to look out for.

 

[narongc73]

Ok- Can someone please help me. I'm going to drop alot of coin here and I want to do it right. Thanks.

if you do it yourself it can be done for a couple grand to convert to manual. If not it's gonna be much more of course. do a search on this board you'll find some good info. I was going to convert mine but thinking against it now.

 

[ProCharger GT]

just get a well built auto.. mine is holding up fine with the power i put to the wheels.

 

[narongc73]

http://www.stangparts.com/products/list.cfm?Page=5&TypeID=3

Found the link! 1895 for a t-45 all used parts I think, suppose to include everything.

 

[tarch]

If you decide you need another auto, I will have a tranny and torque converter with 30k miles on it in two weeks or so

 

[98SteedaStang]

I too would just stick with another auto, just build it up a little or buy a built one. Look at different trans and trans parts that PA sells. TCCoA.com has some write ups on rebuilding and upgrades for a bullet proof tranny. Sorry to hear about your tranny blowing up too, good luck!!

 

[Rio97GT]

It would be easier to just stick with an auto. My trans is slipping some now and I too wanted to go to a 5 speed, but I'm staying with the auto. My new built tranny and PI 3200 stall go in this weekend.

I remember seeing that some people were having problems with O/D not working after they swapped to 5 speed. You might want to look into this if you do the swap and want to retain all the functions you have now. Good luck

 

[super street]

i recently rebuilt my 4r70w after it crapped out w/35k miles on it. i got an art carr w/converter, their price wasn't too bad for everything that was done to the tranny.