Fox T5....rebuild or buy another one

[kpc01]

I have a vert that needs a tranny. the T5 is in bad shape and my wife is going to need to drive it for a month or so. I need to get it more drivable. I know the shift forks are done but I think theres more to it.

should i buy a used one on here just to get me by or try to get it rebuilt? I'm trying not to spend any more money then I have to on this.

[Denny]

Wouldn't it be about the same price? (not talking brand new).

[Vertnut]

I have a vert that needs a tranny. the T5 is in bad shape and my wife is going to need to drive it for a month or so. I need to get it more drivable. I know the shift forks are done but I think theres more to it.

should i buy a used one on here just to get me by or try to get it rebuilt? I'm trying not to spend any more money then I have to on this.

Though I have had great luck on buying parts from members, I can definitely see an "Oh, shit!" moment after stabbing in a used T-5, and finding out it was more "used" than the one you replaced it with. I guess if you really trust someone's word, it's fine. Otherwise, I'd pull it and let Slim put a rebuild kit in it, and not worry about it.

[kpc01]

I'm not sure, I found an ad for standard transmission for $150 plus parts, just not sure if they will charge me for whats actually needed or gouge me.

I can find a used tranny out of a wrecked car in the 200 range but you never know if its actually any good. Unfortunately people aren't so honest nowadays. I would prefer to just buy a used one but I hate to buy one not knowing if it works until I stab it then taking the chance of being out the cash.

[Denny]

Bro... your wife is going to be driving it. Trade it in to someone like Slim for one that has a fresh rebuild or just have him rebuild it.

[Vertnut]

Bro... your wife is going to be driving it. Trade it in to someone like Slim for one that has a fresh rebuild or just have him rebuild it.

No shit. Having her get stuck somewhere and getting "that" phone call, isn't worth it.

[kpc01]

Bro... your wife is going to be driving it. Trade it in to someone like Slim for one that has a fresh rebuild or just have him rebuild it.

Its just for a week or so not long term. We are selling her car and haven't bought the new one yet. just want to have a transition car so we won't be rushed to buy a new one. After all this she may not even drive it, just want to be safe.

I plan on getting a tremec so don't want to blow much money on a T5 when I'll be pulling it anyways

[RuStYpNuS]

Well I would recommend jackass racing but he has been doing out of town work and impossible to get in touch with.

[donnie90stang]

Bro... your wife is going to be driving it. Trade it in to someone like Slim for one that has a fresh rebuild or just have him rebuild it.

This^^^ even if its only temporary, you will still have a good tranny to sell to finance the Tremec when its all said and done.

[thesource]

Buying a used T5 is always a risk. How many T5's do you think are floating around that have not been abused? Most of the good ones are still in the car.

[Denny]

Wait, time out!!!!

Do you still have the Caddi?!?!

[kpc01]

Wait, time out!!!!

Do you still have the Caddi?!?!

haha...still have it but the guys coming either Thurs. or Sat. I have guys linied up out the door but for some stupid reason I've been holding it for this guy.

Unfortunately I am one of the people that doesn't do others wrong!

[Vertnut]

About 9 years ago, the AOD in my 'vert took a dump, and I did a 5 speed swap using all used stuff (except the clutch). I bought it all from a guy on this board who was doing a C4 swap in a coupe. It was cheap enough that I took a chance. Everything was in good shape, but I considered myself lucky.

[Cooter]

just buy a good used 4cyl T5 and put it in there...

[Mark Preus]

Just put a used t5 in my car today and it grinds 3rd. You never know what your gonna get. Slim always was the one I used to rebuild mine. Hes fair priced and have never had any problems with his rebuilds