Author Topic: Well that sucks (Read 1197 times)

Sweet_SS · « **on:** July 23, 2011, 10:39:41 am »

Long story short, I lost 2nd gear. There's either something wrong with the servo and or 2nd gear band. The car won't shift to 2nd manually either. It skips from 1st to 3rd...NO GOOD!!!

I am waiting to hear back on the quote for a trans build...

Time to fully build this bish LOL

Rockin C Racing · « **Reply #1 on:** July 23, 2011, 12:31:12 pm »

That sucks. I have a friend that recently has started his own business on rebuilding T56's. If your willing to ship it, he does excellent work and is reasonable on his prices. He has a 97 Camaro with an LSx swap. You can email him at sales@quickshift-performance.com or visit his website at the same web address, just let him know that Cody sent you.

Sweet_SS · « **Reply #2 on:** July 23, 2011, 12:51:14 pm »

Quote from: Rockin C Racing on July 23, 2011, 12:31:12 pm

That sucks. I have a friend that recently has started his own business on rebuilding T56's. If your willing to ship it, he does excellent work and is reasonable on his prices. He has a 97 Camaro with an LSx swap. You can email him at sales@quickshift-performance.com or visit his website at the same web address, just let him know that Cody sent you.

That sounds awesome and thanks for the reference, but I have an A4.

Rockin C Racing · « **Reply #3 on:** July 23, 2011, 01:14:58 pm »

Oh OK. I thought you had a stick or atleast it sounded that way.

Sweet_SS · « **Reply #4 on:** July 23, 2011, 03:01:48 pm »

Nope,but I wish I did right now lol

The Sad · « **Reply #5 on:** July 27, 2011, 07:31:51 am »

Bummer

Sweet_SS · « **Reply #6 on:** July 27, 2011, 08:46:24 am »

Quote from: The Sad on July 27, 2011, 07:31:51 am

Bummer

There's a price to be paid, with force inducting a vehicle with some miles. I have the money to fix it....do I spend the money though? But then again, do I have a choice? LOL

The Sad · « **Reply #7 on:** July 27, 2011, 09:33:05 am »

Build it stronger

. Then add more boost

Sweet_SS · « **Reply #8 on:** July 27, 2011, 09:40:37 am »

Quote from: The Sad on July 27, 2011, 09:33:05 am

Build it stronger . Then add more boost

Then break it again and repeat step 1

Agreed!!!

thebrainhart · « **Reply #9 on:** July 27, 2011, 02:29:20 pm »

Exactly!
My engine (both head gaskets to be exact) was the first to go, rebuilt it to handle it.
Then the somewhat freshly rebuilt tranny went, put a new one in to handle it.
But now the turbo's done (even before the original diff

).

So idunno what to do now, spend $1k for new turbo and blow off vavle,

Sweet_SS · « **Reply #10 on:** July 27, 2011, 03:54:54 pm »

Quote from: thebrainhart on July 27, 2011, 02:29:20 pm

Exactly!
My engine (both head gaskets to be exact) was the first to go, rebuilt it to handle it.
Then the somewhat freshly rebuilt tranny went, put a new one in to handle it.
But now the turbo's done (even before the original diff ).

So idunno what to do now, spend $1k for new turbo and blow off vavle,

Oh lord...how I feel your pain. If isn't one thing, it's another. What turbo(s) are you running?

thebrainhart · « **Reply #11 on:** July 28, 2011, 10:23:40 pm »

Its just a single STS GT67 turbo.
When you're expecting it, its really not that bad though, so I'm cool with it.
Now just gotta decide what to do with it. $:-\$

Sweet_SS · « **Reply #12 on:** July 29, 2011, 08:34:02 am »

Quote from: thebrainhart on July 28, 2011, 10:23:40 pm

Its just a single STS GT67 turbo.
When you're expecting it, its really not that bad though, so I'm cool with it.
Now just gotta decide what to do with it. $:-\$

Can you go bigger...turbo wise? From what I hear, rear mounts are just a little bit more laggy than a front mount kit. Maybe you should just rebuild it, or go with a PTE76 or something.

thebrainhart · « **Reply #13 on:** July 29, 2011, 01:40:27 pm »

Yeah, idunno if I can go bigger, as long as it connects, I don't see why not, I have the engine to handle it...
It has a little more lag, but not much, but that's the reason behind the 383 stroker, big power before the turbo kicks in

Sweet_SS · « **Reply #14 on:** July 29, 2011, 08:01:34 pm »

383 stroker...ummm, what's holding you back? LOL

thebrainhart · « **Reply #15 on:** July 29, 2011, 09:25:38 pm »

The main thing holding me back is that I'd rather put the money into my 5th gen,
I have a large exspensive list of things to do with it...

Sweet_SS · « **Reply #16 on:** August 03, 2011, 01:30:24 pm »

Well the verdict is in....my Yank converter has to be rebuilt. The clutches are gone and there are problems with the piston. I know what caused this [insert] angry face [/anger]. Will find out what's up with the trans later today.

BumpaD_Z28 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 03, 2011, 02:33:28 pm »

Humm, I think I might know what caused it also

SUCKS ! I hope the trans can be repaired beefed up for not too much $$$

~Hop

Sweet_SS · « **Reply #18 on:** August 03, 2011, 03:38:01 pm »

Quote from: BumpaD_Z28 on August 03, 2011, 02:33:28 pm

Humm, I think I might know what caused it also

SUCKS ! I hope the trans can be repaired beefed up for not too much $$$

~Hop

Well, 2nd gear band was destroyed and I think the build cost for the trans...beefed up, is around $1800. The converter is $325 for rebuild. But this is all a guesstimate LOL.

Im thinking torque converter locked while tuning? Hmmmmm...

The Sad · « **Reply #19 on:** August 04, 2011, 10:13:57 pm »

Wow, that sucks. I'm surprised the Yank couldn't handle that

Sweet_SS · « **Reply #20 on:** August 09, 2011, 06:25:19 am »

The car is currently back on the road and being broken in. It's got the following parts:
-Heavy Duty 3-4 clutch
-Heavy duty sprag
- B shell (thicker)
- Revline clutches
- TransGo shift kit
- Upgraded servo
There are a few other things I am probably missing. But all in all, I am happy with the build. The car runs and shifts great now. Can't wait to open her up.

BumpaD_Z28 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 09, 2011, 09:48:24 am »

NICE ! Glad it's back

~Hop

Sweet_SS · « **Reply #22 on:** August 09, 2011, 10:26:28 am »

Thanks Dave.

thebrainhart · « **Reply #23 on:** August 09, 2011, 01:16:54 pm »

Sure it feels good again, being able to drive it again, congrats!

Sweet_SS · « **Reply #24 on:** August 09, 2011, 01:48:25 pm »

Quote from: thebrainhart on August 09, 2011, 01:16:54 pm

Sure it feels good again, being able to drive it again, congrats!

Definitely turned my frown upside down LOL
Thanks

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Author Topic: Well that sucks (Read 1197 times)