It's a sad day for me =(

**Smkn_TA** · 12-09-2010, 03:16 PM

Got the call from the mechanic. My transmission did indeed have something give out and just went everywhere inside. TOB due to be replaced anyways, clutch/flywheel also. And junkyard searches have yielded no results anywhere close to me for a t56 out of a f-body.

Long story short, new transmission. New Clutch. New Flywheel. New TOB. Labor costs.

4200 bucks.

I can't believe it, but I am considering getting a new car instead. It's like they say though, the first cut is the deepest. Everytime I think about getting rid of it, it hurts =(

How did you guys deal with getting rid of your first car? I feel dead inside.

**86 IROC-Z** · 12-09-2010, 03:22 PM

I experienced sympathy while reading this thread. Honest.

**wheeliE-maxx** · 12-09-2010, 03:26 PM

turbo400, from a junkyard.
fixt it

**stolenthunder** · 12-09-2010, 03:36 PM

I'm really sorry man.

I would do whatever it takes to fix a car that means so much to me. If you get rid of it, you'll regret it. I withhold that we adopt these cars as representatives of ourselves and our personalities.

Build it back, better and stronger.

...

**Smkn_TA** · 12-09-2010, 03:42 PM

Goodbye sweet prince =(

**wheeliE-maxx** · 12-09-2010, 03:51 PM

your car is a dude?

**67CamaroRSSS** · 12-09-2010, 03:57 PM

I wasn't very attached to my 1st car. I know what you mean though as there have been a few that I've owned through the years that I didn't want to part with but economic situations or way too much $$$ being waved under your nose has a way of changing your mind.

You gonna fix it, sell it or bone it? Not many other options.

**67CamaroRSSS** · 12-09-2010, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by wheeliE-maxx

your car is a dude?

Never heard of Shakespear, huh?

Parting is such sweet sorrow and all that...

**wheeliE-maxx** · 12-09-2010, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by 67CamaroRSSS

Never heard of Shakespear, huh?

Parting is such sweet sorrow and all that...

read dat shit once.

**knightryda01** · 12-09-2010, 04:03 PM

I see used transmissions for sale all the time on here and other sites.... Search around, you should be able to get it rebuilt cheaper then that... I just did the 4l60E in my tahoe for a few hundred bucks

**wheeliE-maxx** · 12-09-2010, 04:04 PM

try the tech classifieds..

**blue02Z** · 12-09-2010, 04:06 PM

you can finger out how to get it goin. look at gmpartsdirect or go aftermarket. i would park it untill i could get enough cash monies to fix her. never plan on sellin my z28

**bluehawk2000** · 12-09-2010, 04:06 PM

Yea no kidding if I could remember the site I would pm you but I found brand new t-56 for 2900 4 grand to rebuild screw that.

**Transamws6** · 12-09-2010, 04:10 PM

Sucks man, went through the exact same situation with my truck, which is also my first vehicle and it means a lot to me. Long story short, motor spun a rod bearing a little while ago, I was going to get a cheap beater or something but decided to get an LQ9 swapped in. It's awesome and was a great decision in my opinion.

I think you should just go ahead and get your Trans Am fixed. You'll never have another one like it, and once you get rid of it, it's going to suck pretty bad riding around in some ugly ass beater. Everytime you see another Trans Am pass by, it's just going to kill you, trust me. Get your ride fixed man

**Smkn_TA** · 12-09-2010, 04:20 PM

The transmission my mechanic wants to drop in is one from Jasper. For my car, a t56 off a cobra, corvette, or lt1 trans am won't work. Basically, I have to find a low mile 1998-2002 ls1 f-body that was destroyed without damaging tranny, and had a manual transmission. Not easy!! I found ONE and it had 90,000 miles on it, and they wanted fucking 2500 bucks. Jasper at least has a 100,000 mile warranty.

And turbo400? I'd rather send it to the junkyard than put that in it.

**Smkn_TA** · 12-09-2010, 04:23 PM

I gotta call tomorrow and tell them what I want to do. Going to be a long night with this over my head. I haven't decided, and don't think I will be able to till the minute before I call.

**wheeliE-maxx** · 12-09-2010, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by Smkn_TA

The transmission my mechanic wants to drop in is one from Jasper. For my car, a t56 off a cobra, corvette, or lt1 trans am won't work. Basically, I have to find a low mile 1998-2002 ls1 f-body that was destroyed without damaging tranny, and had a manual transmission. Not easy!! I found ONE and it had 90,000 miles on it, and they wanted fucking 2500 bucks. Jasper at least has a 100,000 mile warranty.

And turbo400? I'd rather send it to the junkyard than put that in it.

as a temporary cheap fix

**silverWS6** · 12-09-2010, 04:30 PM

I will never sell my first car, even though its a sluggish 3rd gen Formula. NEVER.

**LeadFarmer** · 12-09-2010, 05:08 PM

I dunno what i'd do if something like that happened to my Z, good luck with whatever you decide.

on a positive note
I hear the street corner is pretty busy this time of the year

**67CamaroRSSS** · 12-09-2010, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by Smkn_TA

The transmission my mechanic wants to drop in is one from Jasper. For my car, a t56 off a cobra, corvette, or lt1 trans am won't work. Basically, I have to find a low mile 1998-2002 ls1 f-body that was destroyed without damaging tranny, and had a manual transmission. Not easy!! I found ONE and it had 90,000 miles on it, and they wanted fucking 2500 bucks. Jasper at least has a 100,000 mile warranty.

And turbo400? I'd rather send it to the junkyard than put that in it.

My buddies 2000 Z28 with the giant snail uses a TH400 with a transbrake to run 9's.

Just sayin...

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