Major Tranny Issue...NEED HELP PLEASE!

TGPilot · 08-03-2005

Well over the last two days my clutch didn't feel right. I would scratch or grind into gears from time to time. On my way home tonight I lost my clutch pedal all together.

Here's why!

I know there is a recall on the transfer case...any chance this is something also? PLEASE!

The second picture shows the split going all the way up and around to the top of the bellhousing!

Matt D. · 08-03-2005

Time to find a new transmission housing or get that one welded back up.

TGPilot · 08-03-2005

I will try to find another tranny. Welding it would always have me fearing it happening again or the crack not stopping at the weld and continuing on.

So I take it no known issues with Eagle or Mitsubishi for a recall fight?

**JET** · 08-03-2005

You can have that one welded. Next time put the dowel pins in your tranny!! Doh!!

TGPilot · 08-03-2005

The previous owner put the ACT 2100 in it. I am curious now to know if no dowels was the issue. Another friend of mine said the same thing! I am going to laugh at him (previous owner) if this is true...I will laugh when I knock him in the choppers for being an idiot!

Well this needs to wait to be fixed for the next couple of weeks anyway. I owe JET money for the FMIC and I think I am going to go with a performance tranny anyway.

Any suggestions from the veterans where to buy a BUILT tranny?

EclipseGST · 08-03-2005

www.shepracing.com

TGPilot · 08-03-2005

Shepard racing is one...also found dogboxracing.com, excessive autosports, magnusracing.com

Any input on dogbox or the others? I have searched many other sights and seem to hear mostly positive about them.

Reason I ask...if I am going to spend $2-3000 + on a tranny I want it to be worth it...

EclipseGST · 08-03-2005

Dogbox is a really fucking beafy tranny. Straight cut gears, no clutch shifting. I was looking into the Magnus Dogbox but for the price I just couldnt justify buying it. Personally I'd go with a shep tranny. From what I have heard TRE is good too but the turn around time on them building a tranny for you is unbelieveable. Takes a long time.

niterydr · 08-03-2005

If your asking about a dogbox, you don't need one. They are way overkill for street cars, and most drag vehicles.
Just call shep, he'll straighten you out. Very reliable, and quality work. Its who we recommend for transmissions for DSM's.

Jakey · 08-03-2005

John Shepherd hands down.

**JET** · 08-04-2005

Yep, Shep is great to work with too.

Enes · 08-04-2005

i had Shep build my trany.....

A+ service...

-E

PSiedTSi · 08-04-2005

I was the one that recommended Excessive Autosports in Sioux Falls, SD...I used to own Joey's(the owner) old Talon and had his built tranny in it...it was just like butter...had the GVR4 1st gear, spool, and double synchros...the only thing i didnt like about it was that the shift forks were still stock(scary yes but they were backordered i guess) but i didnt wanna replace em until one broke...theres nothing wrong with shep etc but i think Excessive might be a little cheaper...

Sorry to hear Kenny...just a reason to buy a tranny sooner

TGPilot · 08-04-2005

I was going to do it and now I have full reasoning with the wife to "have to" do it.

I am just curious to know who's who in the DSM tranny world.

After reading more about the DogBox straightcut trannies...I agree...way too aggressive for a street/fun car.

Sounds like you guys stand behind Shepard trannies pretty well. I am going to try and call him and Joey at Excessive today and see what can be done...can't imagine my tranny is a "usable" core.

Thanks for the input guys! Much appreciated.

-Kenny

TGPilot · 08-04-2005

Spoke to John Shepard...$1695 for a Stage III build. He said it will easily handle my quest to 500whp.

I sent him pictures of my split and all he could say was..."ouch!"

Will be buying one of his cases as well!

Thanks again folks!

ps...Jet you will be paid before this is done!

niterydr · 08-04-2005

Glad you went with Shep, you won't be disappointed.