Gearbox fix replace trade ?
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 4:00 pm
Hello Alfisti,
I have an 84 GTV6 2.5 that I've beaten the snot out of for
the last 3 years. the 2nd gear synchro has been crunchy since I
owned it. I've replaced the gear oil w Red Line a few times.
Anyway this box is pretty tired. May need new bearings in
addition to synchros. So it could be an expensive rebuild.
I also have acquired a good shifting Verde box. I tested it before
it was removed from the donor and it was a smooth shifter.
My dilemma is that I bought the verde box thinking that I would
have time and money to do the swap along w a fresh 3.0
well money and plans change. I can't afford to build a new motor this
year. So I have one gearbox that is worn and needs fixing, and another
that is in great shape but too tall for my 2.5 motor.
Is there anyone out there w a nice GTV6 box that might want to
trade ?
Would it be possible to swap the guts from the Verde gearbox into
the GTV6 ?
Could I swap out the 1st 3 gears from my GTV into the Milano box ?
At this point I really just want a decent second gear. I got the Verde
box
a) because of the longer second gear
b) the LSD
c) the synchros are nice.
it's a complete TA w the clutch, calipers driveshafts the whole shebang.
I had put it in the parts classifieds, but removed it as I didn't
get any action.
*TANGENT*
I want to be able to do a few club track days and I need a car for SCCA
drivers ed. I'm almost tempted to get an Integra or E30 BMW as they
are both probably MUCH easier to drive than the GTV6. I love the car
but realize that it takes some effort to drive it well.
What's my most cost effective solution ? I hate that second gear
is only good to 54mph before I start bouncing off the rev limiter.
any and all ideas appreciated.
j.v. Lentini
I have an 84 GTV6 2.5 that I've beaten the snot out of for
the last 3 years. the 2nd gear synchro has been crunchy since I
owned it. I've replaced the gear oil w Red Line a few times.
Anyway this box is pretty tired. May need new bearings in
addition to synchros. So it could be an expensive rebuild.
I also have acquired a good shifting Verde box. I tested it before
it was removed from the donor and it was a smooth shifter.
My dilemma is that I bought the verde box thinking that I would
have time and money to do the swap along w a fresh 3.0
well money and plans change. I can't afford to build a new motor this
year. So I have one gearbox that is worn and needs fixing, and another
that is in great shape but too tall for my 2.5 motor.
Is there anyone out there w a nice GTV6 box that might want to
trade ?
Would it be possible to swap the guts from the Verde gearbox into
the GTV6 ?
Could I swap out the 1st 3 gears from my GTV into the Milano box ?
At this point I really just want a decent second gear. I got the Verde
box
a) because of the longer second gear
b) the LSD
c) the synchros are nice.
it's a complete TA w the clutch, calipers driveshafts the whole shebang.
I had put it in the parts classifieds, but removed it as I didn't
get any action.
*TANGENT*
I want to be able to do a few club track days and I need a car for SCCA
drivers ed. I'm almost tempted to get an Integra or E30 BMW as they
are both probably MUCH easier to drive than the GTV6. I love the car
but realize that it takes some effort to drive it well.
What's my most cost effective solution ? I hate that second gear
is only good to 54mph before I start bouncing off the rev limiter.
any and all ideas appreciated.
j.v. Lentini