team ab drag race and street builds

[dsmreck]

never considered ron before to be honest. may be worth a call. Yes we did the powder coating ourselves. tools for trans rebuild? I would absolutely consider doing my own rebuild if I had more knowledge of it or at least more write ups or vids to do the research.

[goodhart]

wow those coated parts look awesome

[sleepydsm]

The trans is pretty easy as long as you have a press and a nice "seperator plate" thing. Also, you'll need a few specialty tools like a 36mm socket. I believe the interwebs has a detailed trans guide somewhere.

[sleepydsm]

Rick Shindley from Big Lake can rebuild your DSM tranny. Oh, wait this isn't 2004.

[jeremy1375]

If you're considering rebuilding your trans, here are the resources I found useful.

Service Manual: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/freq...e-manuals.html

TMZ preload specs: http://www.galantvr4.org/ubbthreads/...25&Main=862594

Jack's bronze synchro rings: http://www.jackstransmissions.com/pages/mits-parts

[dsmreck]

^ yup old news to me, but thanks. I'm saying until I know I could trust myself i'm not chancing my first rebuild on a car with as much power as i'll be throwing at it. I'd rather spend the money to have a pro do this for now and be money ahead. If a reputable person was willing to let me sit in on a session hell yeah i'd be into that for sure. I have 3 motors to build and install into cars not to mention tuning etc. I just don't think I have enough information for the way my brain works to have serious thoughts of doing it myself yet. I do appreciate the comments and effort from all so far.

[dsmghost]

If you can spec out and assemble a motor you'll find the trans is cake. Just crack one open and disassemble it you will find it's very simple.

[dsmreck]

I've always been under the impression the trans is much more difficult to master or more people would be doing it. That's why I assumed most people with wild builds use a reputable trans shop

[jeremy1375]

I always thought it was a big deal because it requires a press. I bought the one in the pic for around $170 with coupon at Harbor Freight. It worked great.

[dsmreck]

Edit no worries here we will see how funding goes. Project list is long at this point. Trans, clutch, injectors, boston hatcher, wheels tires, maybe turbo upgrade. Kiggly crank sensor, 3 inch intercooler piping for cold side, q45 tb, timing belt, etc etc

[dsmreck]

Can't get much better powder coat yesterday, New cams today. I can't wait to try these s3 out

[Shane@DBPerformance]

Damn, that's a lot of cam lift on a DSM.

[dsmreck]

^ gonna be sick high lift, high compression, and boost.

Didn't really take any pics, but it was a crazy weekend for me. I specked out andre and jessie's short blocks out, ended up being three blocks in total. Jessie needs and 6 bolt crank, and a rod. andre needs a seven bolt crank, and a rod. The other 6 bolt is good to go for a refresh and kingly main girdle. Also if anyone has info on how to shave the rods to create more side clearance on the crank I wouldn't mind hearing opinions

[dsmreck]

and some more powder coating, you know just incase they don't move they will still look pretty

[evotuner]

Looks great where are you doing this powdercoating at?

[dsmreck]

in the garage

[dsmreck]

ok i have my trans torn down. I can tell the gear on the fort shaft that connects to the forward gear is toasted as parts or the gear are missing, so that is $185 from jacks. What I don't know is how to inspect the syncros, hubs, forks.. The rest of the gears are all pretty good looking. I was grinding 2nd and 3rd like it was religion on sunday so I know there is a problem

[JET]

Synchros should have a sharp point on them. If they are rounded over then you should change them.

[dsmghost]

Replace all synchros while in there, they are cheap. Double synchros are a little more I think $67. Also inspect both hub/sliders for wear but I would just replace them too.

[evotuner]

Originally Posted by dsmreck

in the garage

Sorry I'm just interested in the process, I'd love to learn how to do it