A transmission rebuild, how much should it cost?

Juans_93_MX3 · Post by **Juans_93_MX3** » June 21st, 2006, 10:47 pm

So how much should I expect to pay to get a Manual transmission rebuilt? Thats if the transmission is already out of the car. $500?
Also, what if I already got the rebuild kit? How much should I expect to pay then?

jaydog5678 · Post by **jaydog5678** » June 22nd, 2006, 10:36 am

Honestly, I would just let a qualified shop do everything for you including getting the parts you need. $500 sounds about right depending on the parts needed.

Cy · Post by Cy » June 22nd, 2006, 11:38 am

auto's are just are usually just a rebuild kit whereas with a manual you gut it and make a pile of pieces that need tobe replaced and those which dont...

Juans_93_MX3 · Post by **Juans_93_MX3** » June 23rd, 2006, 12:43 am

jaydog5678 wrote:Honestly, I would just let a qualified shop do everything for you including getting the parts you need. $500 sounds about right depending on the parts needed.

I know about getting a qualified shop to do the work.
Now, are you saying a full rebuild for $500?
Since I am doing the tranny swap sometime the next 6 or 9 months, I might aswell get a MTX thats is very cheap ($300, possibly one that needs a rebuilt) and then have it rebuilt. I mean, these are 14 year old cars.

mx3autozam · Post by **mx3autozam** » June 23rd, 2006, 1:54 pm

Save up some money and get a Qualife LSD diff. Give a qualified shop the tranny and teh diff and the rebuild kit and they can do the work

You will be happy.

John

Juans_93_MX3 · Post by **Juans_93_MX3** » June 23rd, 2006, 9:33 pm

mx3autozam wrote:Save up some money and get a Qualife LSD diff. Give a qualified shop the tranny and teh diff and the rebuild kit and they can do the work

You will be happy.

John

How much should the LSD diff cost? In the end, should I be surprised to pay $700 for the rebuild?

mx3autozam · Post by **mx3autozam** » June 24th, 2006, 2:23 am

http://corksport.com/store/large/dhex/m ... ntial.html

$1541.00 at Corksport

PWRD_BY_HKS · Post by **PWRD_BY_HKS** » June 24th, 2006, 3:02 am

if you dont have that much money.... visit you local JUNK YARDS!!!!!! get another one

mxmaz · Post by **mxmaz** » June 24th, 2006, 11:25 am

There is no reason why you cant get a good 5spd tranny for $300. Check the classifieds on here and probetalk.

Juans_93_MX3 · Post by **Juans_93_MX3** » June 24th, 2006, 2:46 pm

The hell with that. $1500 for a LSD!

hey guys,
What if I just go for a used LSD tranny?
Are they hard to find?
I got someone offering me a 5speed LDS tranny for $500. However, his car got rear-ended. Him getting rear-ended shouldnt be a problem. I know but isnt $500 a little too cheap?
Also, it only has 45k miles on it

I know he probably got it from Japan. But say I want to get a low mileage tranny. Would I also have to get it from Japan?

Juans_93_MX3 · Post by **Juans_93_MX3** » June 24th, 2006, 2:46 pm

mxmaz wrote:There is no reason why you cant get a good 5spd tranny for $300. Check the classifieds on here and probetalk.

Classifieds?
Got a link?

mx3autozam · Post by **mx3autozam** » June 24th, 2006, 3:58 pm

You can get ones for cheaper. Search google for Phantom Grip there like $200 for an LSD..But its a pin that locks your diferential....Some people say they work great soem say there bad. Depends on the application.

And I can assure you the Qualife LSD is worth the money. Probobly one of the best limited slip setups you can get..Yes alot of money but If you can get one very well worth it.

John

Juans_93_MX3 · Post by **Juans_93_MX3** » June 24th, 2006, 4:11 pm

Phantom Grip , I will look into that

So I got some noob questions to ask:
1.) Japan is the only country that i can get LSD trannies from right?
2.) So I wont be able to easily find a LSD tranny at say a junkyard?
3.) Is $500 a overprice for a LSD tranny with 45k miles?
4.) Anyone want to give me specific info on LSD trannies? Like, year/model/country cars they came out of?
5.) Also, do you guys think the LSD tranny I am getting offered is pin and lock or is it the same stuff the Qualife LSD uses?
6.) What if in the future I want to run 250-350whp? Would I have to look into a Qualife LSD because the Phantom Grip will break or something?
7.) Is LSD really nessesary for a 200hp KLZE?

mx3autozam · Post by **mx3autozam** » June 24th, 2006, 6:11 pm

Some people will say all cars taht came with KLZE's are automatics since they were only in big cars like MS8's and Millenias buit they did come in 5speeds but a very very few and hard to find

Another problem is finding the axles for them. There different than our stock axles...so you need to go custom.There is a few people on here with LSDFtrannies sitting around and have no axles so there worthless.

As for what cars in Japan came with LSD trannies I have no clue

anyways do a search for lsd and also check probetalk

Juans_93_MX3 · Post by **Juans_93_MX3** » June 24th, 2006, 6:15 pm

I think it would be easier for me just to get a normal non LSD tranny. I dont want to end up spending $$$$$$$$$$$$ on custon axels and such

Is that a good idea?