Transmission is going bad... Have it rebuilt or swap it out?
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Transmission is going bad... Have it rebuilt or swap it out?
My second and fourth gear grind during high rpm/ hard shifts... i think its the syncros.. i just changed the clutch and flywheel 5 months ago and it looks like i gotta bring the tranny down agian. Should i have a shop rebuild it? I heard this tranny is fragile so if i can get a stronger one that would be great( direct swap no mods). Any thoughts??
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09+ Transmission is direct swap.
you might be able to get a used 09+ tranny for 1K? consider a completely new one cost around 2k ?
unless you can rebuild it for less than 500 bux(does not include labor) I suggest you to get a used 09+ tranny and just swap it.
give Mazmart a call. they will be able to hook u up with something decent.
you might be able to get a used 09+ tranny for 1K? consider a completely new one cost around 2k ?
unless you can rebuild it for less than 500 bux(does not include labor) I suggest you to get a used 09+ tranny and just swap it.
give Mazmart a call. they will be able to hook u up with something decent.
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The 09+ tranny is stronger, however it is newer and will probably cost more.
My trans got to the point where reverse was gone, first was on the way out and all the other gears (except 5th) were making noise. It would have cost too much to rebuild. I found a place where I could get a used trans (04) installed for $1250. I've had it for 3 months now and seems to be working great.
My trans got to the point where reverse was gone, first was on the way out and all the other gears (except 5th) were making noise. It would have cost too much to rebuild. I found a place where I could get a used trans (04) installed for $1250. I've had it for 3 months now and seems to be working great.
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Question - I completely believe you, but WHY is the 09+ better? What makes it "stronger"? Better synchro's somehow? I remember the 1st gen tranny's had a problem with the shift forks (I dont honestly know what those are lol)....has that been fixed?
(I'm in the same boat with 2nd and 4th. May do tranny clutch and flywheel all together soon...)
Thanks!
(I'm in the same boat with 2nd and 4th. May do tranny clutch and flywheel all together soon...)
Thanks!
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Question - I completely believe you, but WHY is the 09+ better? What makes it "stronger"? Better synchro's somehow? I remember the 1st gen tranny's had a problem with the shift forks (I dont honestly know what those are lol)....has that been fixed?
(I'm in the same boat with 2nd and 4th. May do tranny clutch and flywheel all together soon...)
Thanks!
(I'm in the same boat with 2nd and 4th. May do tranny clutch and flywheel all together soon...)
Thanks!
Original tranny came from MX-5 as well ?
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I know its a direct swap fit wise, and bell housing, but isnt there a few electrical parts that need a work around?
I know I read someone swapped an 09 into a 04 or 05, but I cant remember who.
I know I read someone swapped an 09 into a 04 or 05, but I cant remember who.
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I did a quick search and couldn't find anything. If anyone knows, I would also appreciate it.
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