Re: Auto tranny reality

From: Jon (jon@twistedbits.net)
Date: Tue Aug 15 2000 - 17:24:07 EDT


On Tue, 15 Aug 2000 DICEMAN469@aol.com wrote:

> Well, it looks like I'm going to be going with the A-518 tranny this time
> out. I just called the dealer, they want $485 for the flywheel. That, coupled
> with the $200 for a new clutch (82k on this one, might as well replace it
> now) Makes for a good $750 with tax. All that just to have an AX-15 tranny
> that may or may not last under the punishment. That money can be much better
> spent beefing up this 518. As much as I love to shift, I'm not seeing any key
> points here. So....what should I do to the 518?? Shift kit is a definite.
> Anything else?? I'm not sending it in for a total teardown, that'll defeat
> the purpose of saving the $750. I'd much rather put that money into the
> engine, but will put whatever is required into the tranny to make it
> reliable. Alot of you guys got this tranny, how is it??

  If you want to shift, you can have them install a manual valve body.
Same thing, but without a clutch to slow you down. :-) That's what I'm
planning on doing when I replace my NV3500 with an auto.

                                              -Jon-

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