Best Tranny Buy?

greggbzz · #1 03-12-2008, 10:24 AM

So,

I have close to 2,000 saved up (been hard with energy bills this winter). What are my options for replacing a blown tranny?

I'd like to get the most bang for my buck. I'm open doing work, but am no expert mechanic. I do have a garage and all the time in the world, but no lift. I don't care if the operation takes 3 weekends. I can buy 4 sturdy Jack stands. Also, the car is drivable now, just not in 2nd or 4th.

I drive around town mostly with the occasional long highway trip. I am interested in a 4.44, but will swap in a stock also, if that will be cheaper and/or easier.

TomsSVX · #2 03-12-2008, 10:57 AM

4.44 ftw

Tom

Mike621 · #3 03-12-2008, 11:00 AM

I would go with a 4.44 imo.

greggbzz · #4 03-12-2008, 11:19 AM

Anyone ever done it with 4 Jackstands?

How much clearance would I need to wrangle them in and out?

Mike621 · #5 03-12-2008, 11:27 AM

I would think you would need the car to be at least 24 inches off of the ground. It has been done with jackstands many times.

TomsSVX · #6 03-12-2008, 11:29 AM

before we got our new shop, I did everything on Jackstands... Granted they were 6 ton jackstands that got pretty high

Its def possible... Get in touch with svxfiles about a trans and a rear diff, he has great sources and gets them for good prices

Tom