monkeydude3

Hello all~
I have a 1997 GT with a 5 speed manual. I've been doing some research, and come spring time I'm gonna put the GT up on stands, and bring the trans into my manual transmission class for a rebuild. This in an effort to save cost and learn at the same time.

Several questions for ya

~Any tips for pulling and installing the transmission? (if there is a forum on this point me to it)

~Any tips on rebuilding the trans itself? I will be doing it in a class with the instructor so it will not be risky, but if anyone has run into anything worth mentioning let me know

~Where is the best place to get a rebuild kit? I'm talking all synchros and seals, bearings, etc. Are there any kits that have stronger synchros?

~Reccomended clutch? I do not plan on doing any heavy engine modification other than simple bolt on intake and exhaust related, in an effort to make maintain reliability. ( don't plan any hardcore racing either) But I want to put in a better clutch while I'm taking everything out. Would a centerforce stage 1 be good? Or what? And where is the best source for a clutch kit? (clutch disk and pressure plate, and throwout bearing?)

I know I ask a lot but I'm new to mustangs, but not cars in general. Thanks in advance!

George

Matts00GT

From what I've heard our trannys arent that great. I have an 00gt with the t45 also and supposedly the 3650 is a much better trans. I'd say forget about rebuilding it and swap the new one in.

monkeydude3

that's always an option in the future but for now I'm tryin to save cost. I figure I need to take the class and I will use my trans as a guinea pig.... get a fresh trans out of it. It's totally solid just needs a refreshing.