questions about the t-5 transmission

tranceaddict · 08-17-2009, 12:21 AM

Ok, so ive been reading and i read that the t-45 can get messed up pretty bad if you power shift and isnt really built very strong, i also read that the internal shift stops are generally very weak thus the need for shift stops on the shifter. But im wondering if the t-5 has the same problems and if it would get torn up as easy.

also what are some of the things i should avoid with this transmission and some known problems.

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cominus · 08-17-2009, 12:40 AM

The t-45 is supposed to be a beefed up t-5, so I don't know.

tranceaddict · 08-17-2009, 12:56 AM

so my transmission is even more fragile? I ordered some new trans fluid so i can change it out. I dont think it has ever been changed.

RyansQuick6 · 08-17-2009, 09:45 AM

It's really not that bad of a tranny. The synchros tend to wear out around 70k miles, but that's about it for common issues.

tranceaddict · 08-17-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RyansQuick6

It's really not that bad of a tranny. The synchros tend to wear out around 70k miles, but that's about it for common issues.

ok well im around 76,000 and i get grinding every once in a while. how much is it to replace the synchros?

TurtleSLow · 08-17-2009, 01:48 PM

95k miles, no synchro problems whatsoever yet, still original clutch for that matter too

tranceaddict · 08-17-2009, 01:53 PM

yeah, ive just been really worried about my trans. it grinds going into second when im above 4000 rpms most of the time and its popped out of second a few times. and it also wouldnt go into third one time. So im changing the fluid and hoping that it will help resolve the issue and if it doesnt then i guess i'll have to get a rebuild, i hope synchros with an install are cheap

RyansQuick6 · 08-17-2009, 09:12 PM

That's about when mine went out, it basically has to be rebuilt to replace the synchros. It's best to go ahead and upgrade them as well.

moontang · 08-17-2009, 09:46 PM

haha i dont have synchros in 2nd or 5th and mine still drives fine just have to baby it a little i drive my car hard too but i lost 2nd synchros when i exploded my stock clutch so ya and it was at about 86k ish

but the t5 is a good tranny just has its issues like anything else

tranceaddict · 08-18-2009, 02:53 AM

alright, im assuming it'll be too hard for me to replace the synchros so roughly how much would it cost. and i think my 2nd is the only one thats out. all the problems are with that gear only