Transmission Trouble

[CSX375]

Ugh, as if my e-break woes were not enough, now my car lacks motivation. I was pulling away from a stop sign, when the car stopped accelerating. I knew the clutch was going, but it felt like it had alot more in it. I have heard dodge trannys blow at 100,000, and i am at 102,000. I heard nothing when the whatever broke, but there was a noise like obese squirrels in armor under my floor when i tried to shift. So is this rumor true about dodge trans, or is it just my luck?

thanks.

[WUWU20]

I bought a 86 Shelby Charger new, at about 18,000 miles it blew 3rd gear, I was taking off after I had turned in on a road, not running it hard (at that time ) and it made a hell of a noise right after I put it in 3rd, had to have it towed and repaired, thank god it was still under warrenty!!

[DeLa1Rob]

On the bright side, you now have an excuse to upgrade the transmission.

robin

[CSX375]

Originally Posted by DeLa1Rob

On the bright side, you now have an excuse to upgrade the transmission.

robin

Yea, I was considering that. I don't have the money so I am looking for a beater to get me to work/school, but it shouldnt take me long to save up to get something. So what should I upgrade to? Would the g-555 work, or is the not-stock factor not worth the improvement. I am considering just rebuilding the stock transmission.

grumblegrumblemoneygrumble

[SUPER60omni]

You mean a-555 right?? if that is what you are talking about then yes this would be a much better tranny because it has the strong 4 pinion diff. it does have a different final drive tho. you'll just have to live with it unless u want to build a 520/555 hybrid.

[DeLa1Rob]

Originally Posted by CSX375

So what should I upgrade to? Would the g-555 work, or is the not-stock factor not worth the improvement. I am considering just rebuilding the stock transmission.

The A-520 and A-555 are identical except for the Getrag gearset. Rebuilding your stock A-520 with the A-555 internals would be a great upgrade. That way you will still have your original transaxle case for "numbers matching" appeal.

robin

[CSX375]

Originally Posted by SUPER60omni

You mean a-555 right??

yea, it would be great if I could learn the alphabet, eh?

is there anywhere i can buy a-555 internals, or do i need to get a canibal transmission? If i need to go Dr. Lector, what can a scavenge from?

thanks.

[Abkshelby]

Well I wonder what happened to that tranny. The one in my '88 CSX-T is still going strong at 192K. I bought the car last year from the original owner and the only problem he ever had was the clutch started slipping so he had it replaced. You'll need to find a 555 out of a '87-'89 Daytona that had the T2 motor in it. Or a few Lebaron GTC's for '89 that also had them. Good luck!

[turbodave]

Originally Posted by CSX375

yea, it would be great if I could learn the alphabet, eh?

is there anywhere i can buy a-555 internals, or do i need to get a canibal transmission? If i need to go Dr. Lector, what can a scavenge from?

thanks.

The A525 in the GLHS's were usually fragile, but I've seen lots of abuse taken by A520's without any problems. My daily driver shadow see's 15-18psi regularly on it's 180k mile 520 without any complaints.

The 555 is a little beefier, and has lower gearing which means a few higher rpms on the highway.

If your looking for one the best place is in an 87-89 Daytona Shelby, the intercooled cars came with them. For other applications look here: http://www.boostbarn.com/model_vs_eng.xls