BeerFish

I have struggled with what to do. My 84 is rapidly declining. The synchros are wasted for 2nd gear. The shifter wants to pull to the left. Downshifting to 2nd is next to impossible and... it's not even a LSD!!

So, thanks to rennlist, I guess Ill go to the best and brightest!!!

Anyone have an 85MY 5sp tranny thats in good shape. Im hopeing to throw a lsd in also. Better yet, anyone have an opinion on what would be a better rebuild or replacement option?

rixter

rebuild is always better if feasable
we have an 85 US 5spd tranny at the shop, call me if you're interested

heinrich

Sterling has one.

jyoon

i know a place that has an 5-speed S4 tranny with lsd for $2500. pm if interested.

BeerFish

I heard through the grapevine Sterling had one!! I was hoping to hear from at least Rixter and Sterling. Then if any one had one they really really wanted to give away... I was hoping they would speak up also!! lol.

Im still hoping to hear from Sterling.

Rixter, Im calling at lunch!

Jyoon, phew, $2500 is up there!! Lets talk about that swap. See what Sterling needs too.

mark kibort

verify this, but i think you need the torque tube as well if you convert to an 85 box. I cant remember, its been so long since i did what you are talking about. but, i feel your pain. (and hear your grind) Its going to cost you more on the labor of the rebuild and parts than it will to get the right box you want. go for it!
mk

BeerFish

I really want to get it together in time for SITM. That drive wont be ANY fun without 2nd!!

Thanks for the info Mark, Ill look into that too.

FlyingDog

Sterling, a GT tranny is geared exactly the same as a Euro and a GTS is slightly lower due to the 1.4583 lay shaft in place of the 83+Euro/GT's 1.4545.

edited to add: http://members.rennlist.com/flyingdo...r%20ratios.htm