[Shotimes] TRANNY HELP ASAP!

[Ian Fisher]

If finances are tight, I'd get a used tranny and hope for the best. I
bought a used tranny since second gear bit the dust; I'm driving around
with a 4 speed until I can install a Quaife and rebuild my used tranny.
Unfortunately, it doesn't seem as if you have that luxury.

It seems like it went out in style though; probably looked neat from
behind the car! :-/

Ian


-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of van Oss
Sent: Friday, November 22, 2002 9:31 PM
To: Matt Mullis; shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] TRANNY HELP ASAP!


Matt, your differential died.  I've been there.  You will either sell
your SHO for parts, or go through a big tranny bill (get set for $2500
or more).  If you're lucky, the grenading diff did not damage the case.
(I was lucky this way when the diff in my 91
died.)  If you were not lucky, then your dying differential took out
your tranny case, and you may need to scavenge from another tranny.

If you mean to get your SHO back on the road, you may need a replacement
tranny (which might need a rebuild with seals, blocking rings, synchros,
and bearings) and maybe a Quaiffe at $1230 from shonutperformance.com.
Been there, done that.

You're at a decision point, dude.  If you part out the SHO, you could
make $2200.  I just did, parting out an 89.  If you keep your SHO, it
will probably cost you $2500 or so to get it back.  (Unless you DIY.)

On the other hand --- and here again I can testify in the first person
--- you will be delighted at the effect of the Quaiffe LSD on handling.
It might be a moment of opportunity.  It was for me.  I love what an LSD
did for my 91.

It kinda depends on what you want, and what you can afford.  Let us
know, please.

Joseph



----- Original Message -----
From: "Matt Mullis" <svtmatty@bellsouth.net>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 22, 2002 6:43 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] TRANNY HELP ASAP!


Tonight merging on the interstate my tranny/clutch just grenaded. I was
accelerating in 3rd up to about 65mph. As soon as I pushed in the clutch
pedal to shift to 5th I heard grinding, popping and metal dropping from
the bottom of the passeneger side of the car. It sounded like change
falling from your pocket. Other cars were swerving and braking, so I
know I dropped something from underneath. I managed to get the car into
5th gear and it pulled like there were no problems. It accelerated
briskly and drove smoothly. Upon arriving at my exit I put the car in
nuetral and coasted up to the stop light. When the light turned green I
noticed I was unable to get it into any gears other than 3rd and 5th.
Starting in 3rd isn't a big problem, but the smell of burning clutch is.
I just recently had the tranny rebuilt with new axles and a centerforce
stage 2 clutch made specifically for my car running N20. The company
said they would build it to hold up to 450hp. It should last a lifetime.
It's been about 6 months! When I first had it done I drove it hard just
about every weekend, tearing off such impressive 1/8th mile times as
9.3s@78mph . I'm also wondering if the recurring grinding/popping noise
I've been hearing from the passenger front is part to blame. It sounds
like worn out bushings or perhaps a faulty steering knuckle. I
attributed this to cold weather and original motorcraft suspension. Now
the noise is amplified. Is this car junk? Is it time to move on? Does
anyone know if I would need a new clutch or a whole tranny? Anyone
selling a clean Gen1? Anyone want to buy a nice Gen1 with two gears? I
need help quickly. I have to work tomorrow. Please feel free to call me
with comments or suggestions. My number is 205-823-9452. Also if someone
can help, but would rather I call them, I can do that also. Thanks for
your help.

"Turbo" Matty P
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