Originally Posted by feets
I did take the tranny apart in the hot rod. I tore it down for a full inspection before I sold it. The "hemi" 4 speeds draw good money if they're in top shape.
I pulled my truck's tranny for a clutch a couple months before trading it. I had the side cover off the transmission for an inspection due to the miles. It wasn't torn down. There was a little wear but nothing significant considering the mileage and the abuse it had been through.
That Trans Am would have had the T5 transmission. They were garbage from the factory. Life expectancy was OK in a 4 cylinder and some 6 cylinder vehicles but any moderate V8 would grenade them. I worked with FAR too many of those things.
It's amazing how badly someone can tear up a low mileage car of any make.
"T5 transmission. They were garbage from the factory."
A rather equivocal rationalization. Of course you truck tranny was fine. They are built tougher.
I drive my cars hard. The MB tranny in my Crossie was built well but I have added HP and torque. I don't need to abuse it by
Jamming the gears together. Especially since there is a common, simple way to avoid it. Logic suggests that assisting the synchros will reduce wear. Experience suggests that assisting the synchros will assist the shifting manoveor.
One does not have to double clutch, that is the point and purpose of sychros.
But to suggest it is a wasted movement is an unsupportable boast.
There is no
fantasy in understanding and taking care of your equipment.
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