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T56-Borg Warner Transmission For Sale

T56-Borg Warner Transmission For Sale

The T-56 six speed manual transmission was originally designed and built by Borg-Warner for the Dodge Viper and came to be used in a wide range of performance oriented of vehicles from General Motors, Dodge, and Ford Motor Company. The transmission later was built by Tremec Corp, although nothing changed internally. The T-56 has been succeeded by the Tremec TR-6060 transmission in many former T-56 applications, as well as applications requiring greater strength than the T-56 could offer.

Tremec is Transmission Technologies Corporation which specializes in manual transmissions. Currently building some of the Borg Warner Manual transmissions. Being one of the first high performance 6 speeds on the market made it very popular with hot rodders, who were the first people to adapt this transmission for custom usage.

As 6 speed stick shift transmissions became more popular, the above manufacturers started adapting them for use in certain factory ”muscle” cars. It was the only 6 speed manual transmission capable of handling high horsepower at that time.

A local friend of mine (Don) and a shop owner has a small personal collection of the early 60’s and 70’s Mopar/Dodge/Plymouth oddball muscle cars and products. He transplanted one of the original 426 cubic inch Hemi head engines in a 1977 Dodge pickup truck. Well he wanted something more modern than a 4 speed transmission, so we consulted and the T56 was very easily adaptable.

To say the least, so far it has held up well under unimaginable horsepower and weight, and provided the convenience of 2 more forward gears to take advantage a tiny bit of extra fuel mileage and overall drive-ability improvements.

By and large, the T56 was a heck of a good manual transmission with very few if any upgrades are needed upon repair or rebuild other than making sure you buy factory made replacement parts, especially the bearings.

So, if you are looking for something to replace the old 4 or 5 speed in your older car, what a great choice, minimal differences to perform a swap and a pick up of perhaps 3 to 6 miles per gallon of gas.

If you have a vehicle that came from the factory with a T56 manual transmission, the stage is already set. We have the factory replacement units in stock and ready for immediate shipment. If your interests surround a high performance application like my friend Don, call and speak with a trained transmission counselor about how to choose the best T56 application for your custom project.

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Manual Transmission Problems

Manual transmission problems?

Manual transmission problems?

There is a die-hard group of people who swear by manual transmissions. Their belief, in part is that manual transmission problems seem to be less common and less expensive to fix than automatic transmissions. I think they are a bit out of date a have prejudice towards manual or standard transmissions.

Manual transmissions represent a small percentage of transmissions that come in cars and trucks from the factory. Sporty cars are more suitable for standard transmissions for the pure enjoyment of shifting while driving and the feel that goes with it. Although, all of the super sports cars like Porsche and BMW come with very high technology automatic shift transmissions that emulate the control a manual transmission can only provide, before the new breed of automatics arrived.

I don’t have the numbers to represent the percentage of manual transmissions with problems compared to automatic transmissions with problems, however, manual transmissions have a set of issues to deal with all their own.

Although most of the problems come from misuse in driving habits or lubrication issues. Since the group of people who abuse their standard transmissions is growing smaller largely due to the progress in spicing up an automatic transmission and less manuals being made, there are less problems, but I bet the ratio is higher than non-stick shift transmissions.

Abuse is obvious, making the tires spin upon take off and shifting hard or ”banging gears” as we called it, is a sure path to failure. The other issues that plague manual shift transmissions are smaller, yet no less expensive to fix, an old wives tale. In fact, the bottom line is a manual can be very expensive to rebuild if it needs plenty of expensive gears and shafts.

One other concern worth mentioning is lubrication. The days of conventional lubricants are coming to an end. The best lubricants made are synthetic lubricants. Simply put, they are more slippery and stand the heat and cold much better. Synthetics have been a standard” fill” from the factory for years.

When you have manual transmission problems, make sure you seek professional help. For rebuild service or repair service, only genuine factory parts from the factory are acceptable. Aftermarket parts cost less and don’t work as well or last as long. Which makes a cheap unit expensive. Buy with confidence, speak with the manual transmission problem solution experts at GotTransmissions.com and get a great value for your dollar.

Our primary goal is to help you avoid manual transmission problems. We have had a plenty of practice making sure we outfit you with a manual transmission that has value to you, and fits your needs perfectly. Quality is inexpensive compared to cheap, call us and find out why. ASAP Shipping is part of the deal too.

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A4LD Transmission For Sale

A4LD Transmission For Sale

A4LD Transmission For Sale

Ah, the A4LD, what’s not to love? In the first few years of Ford’s A4LD transmissions, every transmission shop loved them. Why, they broke down all the time. Some of the the original vehicles that used this transmission were the Ford Explorers, affectionately called the Ford ”Exploder” by transmission men.

In reality it was a good design that needed some structural parts improvements and some shift quality improvements. While this tranny has a bad rap, it turns out as one heck of a good working and reliable transmission once it has been rebuilt properly. Seemingly, it took a long time for Ford and the aftermarket to reinforce the integral weaknesses and improve shift quality, Ford made a bunch of these medium to light duty overdrive transmissions.

Except for the large sized auto lines and F-series of truck lines, this transmission saw duty in the mid sized SUV’s, mid and small pickups and mid to small sized cars. It is hard to imagine how many were out there. Ford discontinued them in the early ’90’s and with little internal modifications and using a new casing came out with an improved computerized version of the A4LD.

Realistically speaking, the most likely and reliable scenario to find a replacement A4LD transmission would be a rebuilt unit based on the age. Transmissions that are old are susceptible to the aging process of time, even if they are not used. Full of rubber seals to insure stability in the hydraulic systems, rubber wears and disintegrates with time, so even a low mileage used unit has time against it.

My suggestion would be a rebuilt transmission. We have A4LD transmission for sale that are rebuilt at very affordable prices. Understanding most A4LD units will be installed in older cars, we price them accordingly for the person who is very budget conscious.

This is one of those unusual circumstances where the age of a transmission plays a part in our pricing structure. We want our customers to be able to afford to get a vehicle that needs a rebuilt transmission back on the road. Allow us to surprise you, call us now and find out how fast and affordable you can get your car back on the road. GotTransmissions.com.

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200r4 transmission for sale

The 200R4 transmission by Chevy through General Motors, was used in their entire line of cars from roughly 1984 to about 1990. Mostly used in the larger luxury cars and some of the midsized performance cars like the Monte Carlo Super Sport, the mid sized Turbo charged Buick and one of the mid sized Olds go-getters.

One of the first GM overdrives, which was preceded by the legendary T700R4, it was essentially a T200 (a transmission we have not discussed) which was a 3 speed automatic transmission with an overdrive section on the front. The T200R4 had a reasonable amount of success. For most of the applications it was perfect and it was a very good performance transmission, although not a durable as the T-700, which in the long run is why the T200R4 was discontinued.

Over the few years it was used, plenty of small upgrades were developed to increase it’s load ratings. There was no need for two overdrives at that point so GM dumped the T200R4 and came out with a big and durable overdrive called the T4L80E. which became the super duty GM automatic transmission for next 18 years.

As a transmission mechanic, I thought the T200R4 was good transmission for it’s intended purposes and when we took a car in with said transmission for a rebuild, it always was updated with any new or redesigned components and most importantly, a shift improver kit.

Once the transmissions were prepared in the manner we found most beneficial to our customers, we noticed many customers called back to let us know that the transmission never worked so well, even from the factory.

Input from our customers is one of the most helpful tools available to us. With the proper input we can service the industry and people who are in need of replacement transmissions with much more success than ordinary ‘junk yards’. What we found out was there are no miracles to make customers happy.

Cost is obviously one factor, but we actually found out that people are not as price sensitive as you think. We also noticed that expedient service was almost as important as quality transmissions. We think quality is the trump card for sure.

What was done is to combine all three essential ingredients into one package. Our quality is unapproachable, simply put, no one goes to more trouble to rebuild their transmission than we do, add that to same day or next day shipping and an affordable price and you have a great dish.

Value is built into every transmission we sell, quality costs less in the long run than a cheap price, when you get the best of all worlds with a warranty that proves we mean what we say, it’s hard to go wrong. Please call GotTransmissions.com, and allow us to assist you in choosing the best transmission for your needs and budget.

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Transmission Line

Transmission Line

Transmission Line

Transmission line, no it’s not like the grocery line or the bank line. Rather, it is a piece of metal tubing line, which transfers the automatic transmissions fluid from the transmission to the radiator cooler and an auxiliary cooler should your vehicle have one, an auxiliary cooler, that is.

Transmission cooler lines is more exact, because the idea is to allow the hot transmission fluid to cool off by traveling through the pressure transmission cooler line to the radiator and then flowing through the radiator to cool the fluid down, and return to the transmission through the return line, about 25 degrees cooler.

First off, these are simply pieces of metal brake line. Not brass or rubber. Steel. Rubber is fine to connect two lines together as long as A. The ends of the metal line are double flared so the rubber hose can not blow off. B. The length of the line is a short as comfortably possible. I recommend using two hose clamps as well on each end a rubber line connects to a metal line.

Lines are subject to several maladies. Normally what we would see the most of is a line that was against an object underneath the car, where it may be touching, thus rubbing a hole in the metal line. This will cause a leak and depending on the size of the whole, fluid will leak out of your transmission until it stops moving and causes damage.

Cooler lines develop leaks at the areas they actually hook up to the radiator or transmission. Taking a look under your car regularly will alert you if you have a leak. Essentially you will see a oily mark under the car where you park it.

The best prevention is a good maintenance plan. If you follow the factory recommendations, then you will take your car in every year or at the recommended mileage for a transmission maintenance. Any reputable transmission shop, or the dealer should check your transmission for leaks while the service is being performed, that should be part of the deal or you are going to the wrong place.

If the unfortunate happens and your transmission becomes damaged because of a transmission line leak, allow us to assist you with a realistic and affordable solution. That is our job at GotTransmissions.com, solid advise, quality products and out of this world customer service. Call now.

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C6 Transmission Rebuild

C6 Transmissions Rebuilt for Less

C6 Transmissions Rebuilt for Less

The C6 transmission was introduced by Ford in 1966. Figuring out what year is a piece of cake on Ford transmissions of old. The C stands for the decade, which is the 1960’s, and the number is the year in said decade. Making this the 6th year of the 6th decade. Cool, eh?

Searching for a C6 transmission rebuild can be easy if you know what to look for and what questions to ask. The reason I speak of rebuilt instead of used transmissions is that the C6 was discontinued about 17 years ago, so unless you get a used transmission that already has been rebuilt, a used unit is out of the question.

C6 transmissions are very affordable. This is a 3 speed non computerized transmission, it is about as simple as a transmission can get. Which means the consumer benefits monetarily from a lack of electrical components and complicated computers to exchange during a rebuild. To the laymen it is anything but simple, describing a rebuild job to the consumer is like describing a lobotomy, it’s all a foreign language.

The C6 is a large heavy duty transmission and was the Ford answer to the GM T400 and the Chrysler Torqueflite, all of which were big, durable and very successful automatic transmissions that had minimal problems even under extreme usage.

The base job of rebuilding an C6 is the same as any transmission, but the C6 needs few updates for improvement. In the majority of cases an upgrade shift improver kit is the only upgrade needed. Ford used Raybestos clutches from the factory, which are on line with Borg Warner clutches as the premium clutch and brake band products on the market.

A manufactured torque converter is part of the deal when you buy a rebuilt C6 from us. We highly recommend an auxiliary transmission cooler as a good long life add on and always use synthetic automatic transmission fluid. Non synthetic ATF is not used in anything anymore, so don’t accept non synthetic fluid. I would speculate any good transmission replacement shop will use synthetic fluids only.

Buying a C6 transmission rebuild for sale is easy if you know who to deal with online. Ask us any questions you need answered, education is our middle name. We have proven to our customers over many years that we offer top grade rebuilds backed by unparalleled warranty’s, and have your transmission of need in stock, pre-tested and ready to ship ASAP, to get you back on the road. Allow us to assist you , Call now.

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R154 Transmission For Sale

R154 Transmission For Sale

R154 Transmission For Sale

The R154 is rear wheel drive transmission is made by Toyota. It’s a 5 speed gearbox (5 forward gears + reverse). It is also a rear wheel drive transmission. As with most Toyota drive-line components, the R154 is of quality design and construction. Unfortunately as always seems to be the case with modern technology, there is always an Achilles heal.

The R154 is a conventional 5-speed gearbox, with 5 forward gears and a straight-cut reverse gear. The reason for the strength of the gearbox is plain to see even by the naked eye. The external casing and the gears themselves are credibly sized for a performance-oriented gearbox.

The weak point, however, is the first gear thrust washer. Being of a cast construction, this part is prone to failure if the box is maltreated. In most known cases this is a result of one (or a combination of!) three things:

* abuse or misuse of the gearbox
* no lubrication/wrong lubrication
* big-horsepower applications

The easiest fix for this weakness is to lighten up on the gearbox and treat it with respect. For gearbox owners with less self-control, the best option is to have the gearbox broken down and reassembled with a new thrust washer made of chromoly for added strength.

With the above thought in mind, the transmission is very suitable for it’s intended purposes. From browsing a few web forums on Toyota performance subjects, folks who insist on abusing or racing with too much horsepower may benefit from using the stronger model V16x gearbox from a Mk4 Supra. These are much stronger and more widely proven behind big-horsepower 2JZ engine combination’s.

The R154 was discontinued in 2001. There are a bunch of these venerable units littering the bone yards. It’s not hard to find one at the ‘local junk yard’ cheap. What you get is called pot luck. Maybe it is good and maybe not. To eliminate this feeling of having to guess what you might get, I have a solution.

It’s called GotTransmissions.com. What we have is a time honored company who has access to much more prevalent resources than a ‘junk yard’ at prices that are very competitive, so if the price is the same, who would not want the better product?

We don’t sell ‘junk’ and that’s why we are called a ‘transmission recycler’. The used Toyota transmissions we sell are pre-tested, and lots of older transmissions don’t pass the test, and guess where they end up, at the local junk yard? Of course we are not limited to selling only good used transmissions, we sell rebuilt manual transmission also, upgraded with a better first gear thrust washer along with all new bearings and synchronizers.

If in doubt, give us a call and allow us to provide some education and help in order for you to buy the best R154 transmission for sale Toyota. We also have every certified transmission in stock and packaged for immediate shipment to get you back on the road asap.

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700R4 Transmission For Sale

700R4 Transmission For Sale at GotTransmissions.com

700R4 Transmission For Sale at GotTransmissions.com

Not much new to say about the venerable 700R4 transmission Chevy by General Motors. Used almost exclusively by Chevy and GM in nearly every circumstance an automatic overdrive transmission was deemed necessary. Other automatic overdrives were available for General Motors cars, their success never equaled that of the T700 and those were eventually dropped.

It was discontinued in about 1992 or ’93 for the computerized version called a 4L60E. Although the design was barely changed except for using full electronic controls. I’m a GM person and without being too biased, would say that the 700 may be the best and most impact-full transmission ever made. I think a lot of people agree with me.

It would be hard to find a good used unit with low miles, as I mentioned they were discontinued in roughly 1992. With that in mind, a rebuilt T700R4 is the obvious choice. I think the cost will surprise you, on the low and affordable side, so bear with me.

I own a mint condition 1988 GMC 1 ton 4 wheel drive pickup (not a duallie) which I bought brand new on Feb. 16th 1988. It only has 94,000 miles on it. I adore my truck, it is not very fancy and has few luxuries except for air conditioning, I challenge any new truck owners truck to out drive my gem, track better, stop better and have the same sold ride control. Ha, Ha!

But that is not my point. When I bought it it had a 3 speed automatic transmission in it, which worked great, but without overdrive it got 10 miles per gallon, period. In about 2000 before I sold my transmission shop of 26 years (sold in 2006), I decided to swap the 3 speed for a T-700R4, I wanted better gas mileage. Turned out to get 15 to 16 on the highway, not great, but what an improvement.

I’ll get more involved in the changeover at another time, suffice it to say it is almost a complete factory bolt in, basically unnoticeable if done right. What I want to mention is how we rebuilt the transmission and why updating it at that time is so important.

After a complete disassemble job and clean up with ultrasonic equipment we got down to brass tacks. We used one grade better than factory original clutch plates (called hi-energy), a factory seal and gasket set, all brand new bushings and bearings, hi-energy band, and an update kit. We installed all upgraded parts, a rebuilt torque converter, an auxiliary transmission cooler and used fully synthetic automatic transmission fluid.

So, my point is not my truck, but the way the transmission was prepared and installed. If you are serious about choosing the right T700R4 transmission for sale and need one fast, we can be very helpful to you and meet or exceed your expectations. Every rebuilt transmission we sell gets the same treatment. Call us anytime for more information because everyday is 700R4 sale day.

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T5 Transmission For Sale

T5 Transmission For Sale

T5 Transmission For Sale

The T5 manual transmission is manufactured by Borg Warner Corporation. Being a transmission shop owner for over 25 years, of which I sold 4 and a half years ago and came to work for Brian, the owner of GotTransmissions.com, it’s possible that I worked on more B/W transmissions than any other brands. The T5 transmission for sale in this post might be the most popular and widely used B/W transmission ever made if not the most popular 5 speed of all times.

You name he brand of car, and if it has a 5 speed, there is a good chance the T5 is the transmission. General Motors made use of the T5 in all of their high performance cars from the time a 5 speed manual was introduced to the world. Every high performance car they made with a 5 speed came with the T5. Plenty of non performance cars with manual transmissions used this popular unit.

Ford made use of the B/W T5 in Mustangs, F-150 pickups and many of their mid sized cars that were ordered with a 5 speed. It seemed like the perfect 5 speed transmission. It was easy to fit in nearly any brand of car at the manufacturing plants, which was one reason they became so popular. But they were able to take a great deal of use without failure, and that proved to be the perfect recipe, at that time.

For instance, Jeep made great use of the T5 in it’s CJ series for years. And Toyota used the T5 or AX5 as they named it in all sorts of utility vehicles for years. Success breeds success, so it’s easy to see why this transmission was so popular. If you read more about Borg Warner transmissions on our blog, you will see they also infiltrated the world with automatic transmissions too.

The versatility and success was a result of passing the test of time, Borg Warner produced the T5 from 1982 to 2002. Which is an historically long run for any transmission. Of course nowadays, we are getting used to 6 speeds and more, so the 5 speed transmissions like the T5 are becoming outdated.

Don’t be shy about speaking with a representative at our facility, our goal is to decipher these confusing situations and explain everything you need to know in terms you understand. We want to sell you your new Borg Warner T5 transmission for sale, one that suits your budget and needs, then get it shipped to you asap, that way can get back to working or picking up the groceries.

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Jeep Transmissions For Sale

When the title says Jeep Transmissions For Sale, that is a bit vague. Jeep has been producing vehicles since 1941. In that frame of time Jeep experimented and used a variety of transmissions. None of which were actually manufactured by Jeep Corporation themselves. Borg Warner Corporation has produced Jeep transmissions from the beginning and continues to supply some of the Jeep manual transmissions.

Borg Warner also made most of the automatic transmissions. In the mid ’80’s B/W was supplanted by Toyota as one of the main automatic transmission suppliers. The funny thing is that lots of Toyota transmissions are manufactured by Aisin Warner (A/W), which is a subsidiary of B/W. So it’s a small world in a certain sense.

The latest transmissions Jeep has made good use of are Chrysler transmissions, the automatic overdrive units in particular. Without getting so involved in the details of every vehicle Jeep has produced (which might be impossible), including their biggest buyers, the Military Jeeps, it’s sufficient to say Jeep always had good taste in transmissions.

Some of the advise I can levy on you is that depending on what year and model Jeep you have, it may be necessary to buy a rebuilt transmission to satisfy your needs. Understanding that an old Military Jeep, or just an older model Jeep may be handicapped when it comes to locating good used transmissions, unless you buy a core for you to rebuild.

As you get into more modern Jeeps, for instance from the mid ’90’s, the odds jump exponentially in the odds of locating good used transmissions, if that is your choice. Of course, used transmissions have to meet our standards before we will sell them, we are not your everyday ”junk yard”.

What you need to know is how hard we work not to be just another ordinary recycling yard. Our standards, which are derived from the boss, are higher than our competitions, and we put ethics and morals above ”just making the sale”. We test every transmission that flows into here before it is crated up and ready to ship.

We work very hard to supply any sort of rebuilt or replacement transmissions for your Jeep. It’s seems like an easy recipe. We supply you with any amount of education you feel the need for, then present the products we have to suit your best interests. We also have the most efficient delivery service available, noting many people are in a bad spot and it costs big time without your wheels. Call Now.

PS. Know what JEEP stands for? Jumps Everything Except Payments!!

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