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2000GT4.6 · 08-18-2005, 07:31 PM

T-45 transmissions:

Do NOT powershift a T-45. I would also not recommend speed shifting a T-45 into 3rd gear. I have been thru 2 T-45, with the second one only lasting about a year.

These transmissions have a weak syncroniser, espcially in 3rd. My 2nd one was doomed after one speed shift into 4th that didn't quite make it. It was only a matter of time till I lost both 3rd and 4th.

I guess what I am saying is take it easy on T-45 equipped cars (I believe they are in the 01 and down??)

Also, if you do ruin your T-45, and plan on getting LT headers, just get a more reilable trans like a 3650 or a TKO. You must remove the headers to remove the trans, so you only want to do it once if at all. I learned the hard way!!!!

08-18-2005, 07:31 PM	#2
2000GT4.6 6th Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United States Posts: 12,575	RE: TECH: Manual transmissions, T45, T5, 3650, T-56 ETC T-45 transmissions: Do NOT powershift a T-45. I would also not recommend speed shifting a T-45 into 3rd gear. I have been thru 2 T-45, with the second one only lasting about a year. These transmissions have a weak syncroniser, espcially in 3rd. My 2nd one was doomed after one speed shift into 4th that didn't quite make it. It was only a matter of time till I lost both 3rd and 4th. I guess what I am saying is take it easy on T-45 equipped cars (I believe they are in the 01 and down??) Also, if you do ruin your T-45, and plan on getting LT headers, just get a more reilable trans like a 3650 or a TKO. You must remove the headers to remove the trans, so you only want to do it once if at all. I learned the hard way!!!! __________________