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The tranny is gone, help me spend
I sent off the box yesterday to Gary Fairbanks. 142lbs! I would have expected it to be heavier. Anyway, any thoughts on things I should have Gary do? I have heard people talk about steel synchros, xxxx sliders, etc... Should I consider any of this or just let him rebuild it factory style? What about an R/P (lower) change. I know that this is a touchy one but has anyone done this and what are your reactions? Thanks,
Joel
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03-07-2003, 09:16 AM
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Perhaps some of the WEVO updates would be appropriate at this time.
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03-07-2003, 09:35 AM
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Unless Wevo offers internal stuff (other than the inpection cover fork, in their short shift kit), I believe they dont have anything for me.
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03-07-2003, 09:43 AM
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I cant really offer any advice, but am interested in your experience with Mr. Fairbanks. Keep us posted on the job! |
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03-07-2003, 09:53 AM
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You already have limited slip?
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How abot a trans fluid pump/cooler/spray bar assembly, pinion shaft reinfored plate, Reinforced differential side cover, limited slip,close ratio gears put in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th and retain OEM 5th for cruzin. A lower (or is it higher?) R&P will mean you cruz the freeway at higher revs.
That should be good for about $7K. It sure is easier spending other peoples money.
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03-07-2003, 10:03 AM
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Other than the internal Gate Shift system they (WEVO) have a machined SS bearing retainer upgrade that "mimics that of the G50 and 930 gearbox".
They also have full on race conversion for the 915. Surely not light on the pocketbook.
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03-07-2003, 10:06 AM
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Ok OK, maybe I should have justified my statement a little. What I was getting at is the fact that just about every pre G50 P-guy I know complains somewhat about a grinding second or a reluctant first on a downshift, blah blah blah. Now correct me if I am wrong but the boxes did not come this way from the factory. I know that they were never "slick" but grinding etc.. would never have been OK with Porsche I am sure. My point is, something is causing this to occur at such low mileage and is there a fix or imporovement out there for this? Thats where I was coming from with the steel snychros etc... Thanks guys
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