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Old 06-14-03, 08:51 PM
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Performance mods/parts for Tranny?

Ok so my 5th gear synchro is going out fast, so I need to rebuild my tranny. My question is, is there anyway to beef up or modify my tranny to handle more power? Or any performance parts I could buy?

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you could, in theory, switch to a TII tranny, but you'll need a new driveshaft.
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out of curiosity (i am unfamiliar with tranny symptoms)

how do you know the syncro is going out?
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grinding when puting it into the next gear. and its hard to get in sometimes.
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thats what i thought, but i wasnt sure..

isnt that a symptom of something else possibly?
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It could be something wrong with the clutch, but if you're grinding while moving, it's the syncros.
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Id get a TII tranny, but theyre are hard to find in my area. Oh well just curious if there was anything i could do while Im in there.
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You can swap in some miata gears.
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Originally posted by rx7raca
grinding when puting it into the next gear. and its hard to get in sometimes.
Gold flakes in the trans fluid as well...
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Well you can swap in the 3rd gen 5th syncro and have a top speed of 180 at redline.

Or you could check out www.gurumotorsports.com and be prepared to throw away some serious dough.

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180? yea, thats functional, then you'd have to spend a a ton trying to get the n/a motor to even be able to max out 5th.....spending the money for a dogmission on a n/a...not gonna touch that matter....
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The N/A Tranny's speed @ redline is 183...

Anyway, BDoty I can probably get you a TII tranny pretty cheaply here in Springfield. E-Mail AgeOfGlow@aol.com (me) w/ your AIM name if you wanna talk about it.
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What else would I have to do to use a TII tranny? The only reason I want one because I maybe, just maybe adding boost to my car. Thinking about fabricating my own supercharger setup, I dont feel like paying $2600 for the kit for the FC, but Im still planning/thinking about how I would do it.
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Tranny and Driveshaft for sure (DS can be made for under $100 in Springfield)

MIGHT need a Flywheel and clutch. If that's the case, you can probably get some good, working units from the same guy for cheap cheap.
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You HAVE to use the TII flywheel..use the flywheel..you use the clutch assembly.
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From what I've peiced together...

You'd need a new friction disc for your clutch (w/ the N/A OD and the TII spline count) and a new driveshaft. PLUS you'll have to cannibalize your N/A transmission. Swap the N/A's Bellhousing and Starter to the TII transmission (so the starter will be in the right location), and bolt it up.

I'm checking this info as more knowlagable people make their way to my Buddylist... damned away messages.
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:will have the part numbers for above-mentioned friction disc tomorrow:
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Originally posted by marcus219
180? yea, thats functional, then you'd have to spend a a ton trying to get the n/a motor to even be able to max out 5th.....spending the money for a dogmission on a n/a...not gonna touch that matter....

Man i was just posting some info. These are only the real upgrades, nothing much else. but hey whatever man.

I hope there is someone else out there that liked to see that info and needed it. I wont be offering any kinda help to you ever.

-Chris
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And i was just throwing back some sarcasm and reality to what hes looking for...take it easy!
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you could cryo treat/shotpeen the parts, that would beef it up a bit. Plus you wouldn't need a new d-shaft or anything
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