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Of course, "Transmission"
Obviously our SVX's are known for the tranny problems....I have one that has already been rebuilt, and it needs another rebuilding...I either want to purchase a new/newer one or convert to a five speed through small car....If I purchase a new/newer one, what options do I have to help prevent having the same problems??
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Transmission cooler, ATF filter, and Small Car shift kit.
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I would highly suggest not using small car for the 5 speed kit
Tom |
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I would agree with Tom on this one. DO NOT HAVE SMALLCAR DO IT !!!!!!!! Take it from me - from experience !!!
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Not having small car do it for you has been widely renown in this group but what makes the kit so bad? (other than a spacer instead of the drive shaft being lenghtend)
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Don't get Earl started.
Earl's had issues with his 5MT and Smallcar doesn't warranty their work. He doesn't have any issues with any other products from them though (that I'm aware of).
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I realize that they do not warranty their work but is the product itself bad? Say i want to install it myself....
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86 GMC Jimmy Blue and Silver- R.I.P. 87 Integra RS ~228k miles R.I.P. 92 SVX LS-L Perly ~186k R.I.P. 89 240sx se red ~165k miles Gone and unknown 89 240sx se Black~185k R.I.P. 85 Toyota pickup ~205k R.I.P. 85 BMW 325e ~ Gone and unknown 85 Ford Mustang getting engine swap now! 05 Colorado ~108k Daily Driver |
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If you want to bite the bullet and buy their kit I guess not. The only thing I would ever use out of their kit is the pedal assembly and shift linkage. The rest is simple enough. I would also suggest designing and fabbing up a craddle type crossmember like myself and Subafreak use. These tend to be the strongest and they also do not obstruct the path of the stcok exhaust pipes.
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Mychailo :: 2006 Silver Mitsubishi Evolution 9, E85, 34 psi peak, 425wtq/505whp DJ :: 1995 Laguna Blue SVX L AWD 5MT (sold) Visit my locker SVX Mods: ND iridium spark plugs, Impreza RS fpr, afr tuned to 13.2:1 using a custom MAF bypass, custom exhaust, WRX 5MT w/ STi RA 1st-4th gear & stock WRX 5th gear, Exedy 13 lb flywheel & Sport Clutch, STi Group N tranny & engine mounts, urethane spacers in rear subframe, rear diff mounts, and pitch stopper, SVX Sport Strut Springs (185f/150r), custom 19 mm rear swaybar, urethane swaybar mounts, Rota Torque 17x8", 225/45-17 Proxes 4 tires, Axxis Deluxe Plus organic brake pads. |
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Tom |
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What other suggestions?
Obviously not getting a good response with using small car..are there any other kits out there? I'm looking for options...I want to get the car fixed...I enjoyed that car for the 2 years I was able to drive it...I was probably a little hard on the car, but I it's an awesome car...I've had the car for 3 years now, and I'm just now learning about all the fun things I can do with it...Please give me some good info on how I can get this on the road, and be sure it stays on the road for a while..Thank you!
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Send it to me, write a check, and drive it back one awsome machine! Or just find a shop willing to do the work
Tom |
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You could also do a 4.44 auto swap. Thay are fairly easy and not too expensive either. It will improve the car's performance in acceleration
Tom |
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I should just drive to philly with some cash and get Tom to do my Solenoid C and transfer clutch
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