well after a succesful swap,,,,the tranny decides to drop out third gear ;o( SO once again my 3.4 sits...but luckily i have a guy that might be able to do a rebuild for $400..i'm hoping he is firm about that price, b/c i know i'm not putting another grand into the cam...its a great car,,but man...funds are running low, so to make this tech,,,how good is that price,,,i know the shop quoted bout $8-900....so do you regomend me doing this? or finding a used one in the junk yard?

thanks
Wicked

 

DAMN LOUSY TRANNYS!
GREAT POWERFUL ENGINES!
DAMN LOUSY TRANNYS!
That's fair price.
BE THERE WHEN HE REBUILDS IT!
Mine is going to cost $650
DAMN POWERFUL ENGINES!
How much tire rubber do ya have left?
ANY REAL TRANNY ?'s Go to the tranny section
Pro Built Leo and DANA REALLY know their stuff!
Really know their stuff!
I knew mine was going when I started smelling what smelled like roofing tar, boiling, on the freeway.
Don't change the fluid!
Then ya only have 1-2 gears.
From one that found out the hard way.
$hit.
NO ON WRECKING YARD TRANNYS so little room, max effort to swap trannys.
I'll take a wrecking yard tranny chance on my 1985 S-10 Blazer. Alot more room to move around.

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Chat Soon,
KED85
Karl
1985 Firebird 2.8 to 3.4 swap project for Smog Happy LA, CA

 

no doubt on those damn powerful engines ;o)...owell gotta love it my tires already need rotated ..hehehe... ) too many burnouts and my heavy foot off the line....but yea...new fluid = me losing 3rd...but i think i can trust this guy, he does rebuilds at a shop for living...and makes some money on the side...just getting it out will be so fun..i can't wait to lay on my garage floor and and cuss at this thing...ahh the joys of auto mechanics... ) owell thanks

wicked

 

Yeah, price sounds good; mine was rebuilt for $380. A rebuild kit's only $80 or so, and a rebuilt torque convertor's also cheap. (You need a rebuilt torque convertor because your original is probably filled with metal shavings from the blown trans.)

Is the guy doing all the work, including removing & installation? If you're doing the work, don't forget to flush out your trans cooler lines; those probably also have metal shavings inside 'em.


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no i would have to remove it and install....thanks for those pointers...i wouldn't have thought to do that....bu on the topic of removal..how hard is it to remove/install? i have heard that it can be very tight in there..so if anyone has any pointers.. thanks

wicked

 

Go to the tranny section.

Ask for Pro Built Leo or Dana.
Those guys REALLY KNOW THEIR STUFF
I had a chance to chat with Dana.
Both these guys will put you in the best position to help ya!
Then you can teach us!!
BUT REMEMBER, since ya just did the engine, those tranny bolts are easy to unbolt, now!
My Firebird Tranny is being done, in & out by someone. I know how tight it is down there.
That's why I'll take on doing my S-10 Blazer tranny job. A bit more room.
Watch the guy rebuild it. It's a good lesson.

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Chat Soon,
KED85
Karl
1985 Firebird 2.8 to 3.4 swap project for Smog Happy LA, CA

 

If your rebuiilding look into a shift kit and a higher stall converter...

 

yea...i was thinking about getting both of those actually...i want to, I just don't know how much more it will cost.. thanks

wicked

[This message has been edited by wicked 88 cam (edited July 21, 2001).]