I need my tranny rebuilt in the FD...so where/who are some reputable tranny guys out there? I want it done properly, the right way and only once. So dont be telling me Mr Transmision LOL

Shawn

 

Whats wrong with it?

We have done a few fc/fd and rx8s tranys

 

I know Jim and Darryl have transmission rebuilds listed on their website.

 

Cant power shift into any gear, have to slowy shove it in. Basicaly grinds if i push it into quickly. Probably the common syncros etc, but i want it all new inside inc any upgrades Mazda has changed in the years.

I spoke to Jim before, but if i remember correctly he said he can fix certain things but not a full rebuild.

 

Call wolfe transmission.

If you take it out, they'll pick it up/drop it off. (edit: at least from my place, don't know about a residence)

Had lots of tranny work done by them. Good warranty, good prices, good work.

 

Had my tranny fully rebuilt by Mazdee's. Definitely felt different after putting it in. They basically gave me another one and kept my old one to avoid downtime, could probably do the same to you.

thewird

 

Kind of off topic, but does anyone know if there are parts available to upgrade the synchros in a stock FC NA tranny. I plan on rebuilding mine soon when I'm at trade school and I have all the tools at my disposal. I know it needs new synchros and bearings, so I figured if I could get a hold of better ones than stock, that's the way I'll go.

 

Thanx Joe..Ill look into them.

What did Mazdees charge you if you dont mind me asking? With this trade method, what did you get in the new tranny, all parts, only certain parts new?
Did they put in the upgraded Mazda syncros etc?

 

All the wear parts were replaced including all the syncros with new parts. Dave explained it to me better but it was a few months ago so I don't remember all the details. Best if you give him a call or an e-mail about pricing.

thewird

 

FWIW, I paid $550 to have my trans (s5 TII) picked up, tore down, rebuilt (new syncros and shift forks) and brought back. Would've been more if any of the shafts/gears were pooched, but the tranny was *not too bad* before.

Just to give you an idea.

 

Wouldnt it be cheaper just to pick up a low mile Jspec FD or FC trans from me?

I have atleat 25 TII type S4 or S5
and
I have atleast 15 FD3S Type

TII $250.00 plus shipping
FD3S $495.00 plus shipping

Shipping to Canada is cheap lately

 

Theres shipping, plus brokerage fees, plus duties and your selling in US funds. So unless your prices come down, it will in no way be cheaper for me to go that route.

Also how do i know im not just buying someone elses problems being a used item.

 

At the exchange rate we are seeing today, the trans alone would cost him over $600CDN, then theres shipping which won't be too cheap, then duties. That would wind up costing him around $800CDN. Maybe more. Not trying to turn business away from you, but thats the price of living in Canada. We have to look nationally first.

 

You can get a competent FD3s trans rebuild in Canada for under 800 CDN??
I full rebuild here in the USA would be more than 800.00 USD... once you add in the cost of parts and labor...

 

If you were to completely replace the internals of the tranny, it would probably cost more than $800. If your gearsets are still in good shape, and all you need it new synchros and bearings, a rebuild should be relatively cheap. Another thing you have to worry about with shipping is customs. A part that I had shipped got caught at customs, and they had to inspect it AT MY COST. That added almost another $20 to the cost of the part. Not a big deal but that **** adds up if you're working on a budget.

 

As long as there's no shafts/gears damaged, my trans rebuild was under $600 CDN by a long standing company. Complete with a warranty.

Yeah, if alot of internals are needed outside of syncros and shift forks then it'll add up - but if your core is not in complete disrepair it should be fairly reasonable.

All work done by Wolfe transmission.

 

Do you have the number to Wolfe Joe? My biggest problem will be figuring out how im going to drop the damn thing in a single car garage YEEEEHAAAAA!!

 

(416) 255-8165

 

once you get the clutch figured out, it's not too bad to drop the trans. May as well get a new clutch while you're in there, the exedy twin is fantastic.


I too vote the "new" route over used, it's going to last longer and if you're abusive to it (powershifts, drag racing, etc) it's going to stand up to that better.

 

Dropping the tranny shouldn't be too much of a problem. Getting it back in though...that's another story. Getting that input shaft to line up with the clutch disc is always a pain in the ***, and I have a hoist.

 

very seldom do the gears wear out if anything its either the syncros or the clutch hub sleeves which are both fairly cheap from mazda, the rebuild kits are pretty cheap too, tranny rebuilds arent as bad as people think, the special special tools needed are a long socket you can make by cutting a impact socket and welding a piece of pipe in between, and some straps for the gear puller

heres some really good "how to's" on rebuilding an FD tranny http://www.davidgeesaman.com/ **it lists the upgraded parts with part # for all the upgrades
the FC tranny's are basically the same internally with few minor differances

***** if your having problems getting into every gear while its running, it could just be your pilot bearing onits way out*****

 

I called Wolfe today since I'm having trouble sourcing a decent FC T2 trans. They said they don't deal with the general public, but their sister company Ace Transmissions does.

 

Since there are two guys that need replacement transmissions, why dont you get together and split the shipping? Or find a 3rd buyer and spit it three ways... I will give a break on price if you guys can do some sort of quanity order.. Shipping one trans is about the same as shipping 3 or for of them...

 

I'm pretty sure the guys want a rebuilt tranny so they know what they are getting, just because the tranny you are selling look low mileage doesn't mean the internals are in awesome condition... They could have had a hot dog of an owner and beat the hell out of it.

 

LOL

Well sorry dudes!! But feel free to bring me your tranny's. I can send them in and you re-emburse me when they're done, I've got no problems with that - I can deal with the "general public"!