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Chevy Manual transmissions. Muncie Series..

My earliest experience with ‘somebody‘ needing a transmission for sale, was actually the time I broke the transmission in my dads 1966 Dodge wagon. ‘Just moving it up‘ in the driveway! I did not even have a drivers license back then. That car had an automatic transmission in it, but I had terrific skills at breaking manual transmissions back then too. It is probably why I really got into racing automatics at that point in my life, they were very new and cool, and were less prone to breakage.

As it turned out I was a transmission and clutch breaking machine. I broke the transmission in my Shelby Mustang several times and had to pay for that broken transmission too. The car that I needed to find a source of transmissions for sale on a regular basis was my 1966 Corvette. In retrospect, I should have kept a junk yard on retainer!

The transmission hungry car had a Big Block Chevy engine in it, the L-72, 425 horsepower model to be exact.  It had the “Muncie” (made in the Muncie, Indiana Chevy Plant) rock crusher M-22 transmission and posi-traction rear. BYW, the ‘Vette was a bad ass car, it was the first American car to have 4 wheel disc brakes and an independent rear suspension (of production cars).

The L-72 model and had an aluminum intake manifold and giant carburetor. The crankshaft, pistons and rods were forged steel instead of nodular iron. It came with an aggressive camshaft design and solid lifters. The heads were cast iron, but had the same port design as the aluminum L-88 heads. With 11 to 1 compression, it was a serous performance engine, not for the light hearted.

These motors were transmission breaking, tire burning propulsion devises that started the generation of cars with lots of power. Like the Dodge Magnum with a 440 cubic inch engine, or the GTO with 389 cubic inch engine, three deuces and a 4 speed transmission or the Boss Mustangs. Even the Camaro and Firebird were not exempt from the giant ‘motors’, as we called them back then. It was a fun time for young car lovers to grow up. It was also one of the reasons I became a mechanic. Plus I had to support my habit!

My friends and I were putting ourselves in spots where we needed to find a used manual transmission for sale fast constantly. I had plenty of clutch problems too. Eventually I settled on the L-88 Chevy clutch.

I drove the heck out of that car too. I broke a lot of Muncie M-22 transmissions. I don’t think it was luck that I never needed a rebuilt or replacement engine though. It was simply more power than a manual transmission could handle when driven the way I did on a regular basis.

Every one should have a ride in one of the real, original muscle cars. If you think you have a fast car now, you ain’t seen nothing yet! It is remarkable to think about how computerized and luxurious it is to go fast now. Porsche makes the highest rated and most trouble free cars every year, and it is worthy of that title, for that matter it will outperform my old Vette. The difference is the raw unadulterated power and lack of any luxury devices, just pure, raw exposure to going fast. The ultimate feeling for a car enthusiast.

Back then if you needed a replacement transmission, you had to call about 50 junk yards, locate the transmission and actually go to the junk yard with your own tools and remove your own parts, a transmission in this case. No guarantees, other than it works. For a small faction of people, like me it was fun going to the junk yard, but most people don’t like to. Now, we can call a reputable supply company who has GotTransmissions for sale, and order a guaranteed pre-tested used transmission, or a long term guaranteed rebuilt transmission over the Internet or phone at a great price and have it delivered to your door or your favorite repair shop in no time at all. Good luck.



Borg Warner Transmissions for sale..

For over 50 years, Borg Warner Transmission Inc. has demonstrated their commitment to product leadership, through technical innovation, customer service, and manufacturing excellence. They are well prepared to lead us into the next generation of transmissions for sale.

Borg Warner Inc. is a global supplier of engineered automotive  components for power train applications. The products are manufactured and sold worldwide to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of light-vehicles (passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, vans and light-trucks). The Company’s products are also sold to other OEMs of commercial trucks, buses and agricultural and off-highway vehicles.

The lines of both automatic transmissions and manual transmissions built by B/W covers more applications for cars and trucks in the world than any other company over the last 50 years. Including sharing technology with Tremec Transmission Company.

Models offered:

  • Borg-Warner Model DG transmission / Borg-Warner Model 35 transmission / Borg-Warner Model 65 transmission / Borg-Warner T-56 / Borg-Warner T-85 / Borg-Warner T-86 / Borg-Warner T-96 / Borg-Warner T-10 / Borg-Warner T-18 / Borg-Warner T-19 / Borg-Warner T-176 / Borg-Warner HR-1 / Borg-Warner SR-4 / Borg-Warner T-4 / Borg-Warner T-5 / Borg-Warner T-90 / Borg-Warner T-50 / Direct-Shift Gearbox /Borg-Warner M35 transmission / Borg-Warner M44 transmission / Borg-Warner M8 transmission / Borg-Warner M11 transmission / Borg-Warner M12 transmission
  • Obviously I can’t go into detail on each Borg Warner transmission in particular. What I can say is that over my 30 plus years of rebuilding transmissions, Borg Warner transmissions have always been popular in US and Foreign cars. The most popular being the T-35, T-5, T-56 and T-4 transmissions. Most people in the market for a transmission for sale are surprised to find their car actually uses a Borg Warner transmission instead of a transmission named after the brand name of the car. Which is why I recommend GotTransmissions.com @ 866-320-1182 as your one stop source of replacement transmissions, especially Borg Warner units. Trust me. Feel free to pick up some more transmission dialog on our GotTransmissions.com Blog. Enjoy.



Manual Transmissions for sale: Tremec 2009 TR6060 (MH3/MG9)..

Transmission Technologies Corporation is a manufacturer of automobile transmissions, better known for their TREMEC line of manual transmissions for sale. Some of the most famous TREMEC products were originally designed by Borg-Warner, including the widely-used T-56.

Both the Corvette ZR1 and the CTSv use the TR6060 designated as MH3 and MG9, respectively.  The MH3 is validated to 620 lb-ft of torque, while the MG9 is validated to 560 lb-ft of torque.

Design features include a combination of double-cone and triple-cone synchronizers on all gears. Commonly called  “World Class” series Synchronizers, they act like clutches to speed up or slow down a gear that is being shifted to. Double-cone synchronizers have two friction surfaces to effect this gear acceleration, and triple-cone synchronizers have three friction surfaces. The greater the friction surface, the easier the transmission is to shift. In addition, double-cone and triple-cone synchronizers are smaller in diameter than a single-cone synchronizer with the same friction area allowing the transmission to remain more compact. Bearings in place of bushings lower the friction of the shift rail movements for the Corvette and CTsv, making the shifter feel naturally lighter and more direct.

Refinements designed into all six-speed Tremec TR6060 transmissions include needle roller bearings on all forward gear-sets and 5th and 6th gear synchronizers located on a countershaft. The countershaft location of the 5th and 6th gear synchronizers allow those gears to be selected without affecting the 1st through 4th gearsets, all contributing to ease of shifting.

The Corvette ZR1 uses the MH3 version of the six-speed, with close ratios gears (narrowly separated ratios) developed for on-track use. The 2009 CTSv gets the new ratio set as compared to the previous generation CTSv.

Along with transmission upgrades in materials for the ZR1, a new main housing along with a new Right Hand Side cover were re-designed with high strength aluminum.  The ring and pinion are now single shot peen-ed.  Further upgrades were made in the Left Hand Side differential housing which is now made from billet steel.

Although the B/W T-56 is a durable high performance transmission, the newer Tremec TR6060 is a refined version, which matches up better with the new Corvettes overall technology. Recommended suggested maintenance: The 6-speed uses Texaco ATF Type III 1863 fluid and is certified “fill-for-life,” requiring no fluid changes. FTI: I don’t agree with the ” fill for life” maintenance method. If you don’t want to purchase a transmission for sale of this nature, change the fluid at least every 50,000 miles or earlier if you drive it hard. Trust me.

For more information concerning the availability of the Tremec TR6060 call the experts at GotTransmissions.com @ 866-320-1182, and get the lowest quote on a replacement transmission. Guaranteed.



Rebuilt Transfer Cases:

In my last post on transfer cases for sale, I mentioned my regard for American made bearings and seals, especially when you purchase a rebuilt transfer case for sale. My reasons are purely mechanical, nothing else to read into it.

Have you ever heard of the Rockwell harness testing procedure for metals? Here is a simple definition:

Stanley P. Rockwell invented the Rockwell hardness test. He was a metallurgist for a large ball bearing company and he wanted a fast non-destructive way to determine if the heat treatment process they were doing on the bearing races was successful. The only hardness tests he had available at time were Vickers, Brinell and Scleroscope. The Vickers test was too time consuming, Brinell indents were too big for his parts and the Scleroscope was difficult to use, especially on his small parts.

To satisfy his needs he invented the Rockwell test method. This simple sequence of test force application proved to be a major advance in the world of hardness testing. It enabled the user to perform an accurate hardness test on a variety of sized parts in just a few seconds.

My understanding, of which I can’t recall the exact specifics since I read this many years ago is as such. The same hardness test is not used in Japan or China. Meaning that the hardness itself may not be the same as an American made bearing, and the consistency in hardness of each bearing is not as exacting as the Rockwell test. There is an abundance of ways to test the hardness of metals, sorry not to remember.

Thr proof for us, at my transmission shop were the overall results. We quit using the ‘Japanese bearing kits‘ as soon as we started to have premature bearing issues, using the industry hyped ‘inexpensive new’ bearing kits. At that point, in the mid ’80s was when I read the information on testing procedures. It added up at the time. They may be using the Rockwell tests by now, but for my assurance, we always go with American manufacturers. Unless, the transfer case or standard transmission is made by a Japanese/Foreign car maker, in which case we always go to the dealer and buy factory new bearings.

The point is this: As I mentioned in my previous post, I would prefer a low mileage used transfer case if the one in my truck was damaged. Note: Remember, as a 30 plus year transmission shop owner and transmission rebuilding veteran I have an advantage over people who can not do this type of work. I speak as a consumer, not as a service provider (I don’t recommend rebuilding your own transfer case if you are not an experienced mechanic with the proper tools and education).

If there were no good used transfer cases available, then my choice would be a rebuilt transfer case, for my GMC 3500 Series 4X4 pickup, over a rebuilt one with the possiblilty of ‘cheap bearings‘ installed in the rebuild process. My suggestion is to call a well respected company such as GotTransmissions.com @ 866-320-1182 and speak to one of the specialists about your needs and what is in your best interest. Satisfaction is guaranteed.



Transfer Cases for sale.

You have probably been wondering when I will bring up what a transfer case is? And where you can purchase a quality transfer case for sale. Transfer cases are used in the automotive industry as power splitters, where the power from the transmission is split, or transferred to both the front wheels and the rear wheels. We call this four wheel drive and all wheel drive.

Four wheel drive (4X4) vehicles are the most common applications for a transfer case. All 4X4s use a transfer case system that can transfer the power output from the transmission to the rear wheels and front wheels. Although the terminology all wheel drive (AWD) is used on cars and light duty vans too, the principle is the same, somehow the automakers like you to think AWD indicates something more sophisticated than a 4X4 truck.

For example: In the picture below, the top half or part closest to this paragraph is the transmission, specifically a Ford 4R70W automatic transmission. In the center of the diagram is where the transfer case and transmission meet. The transfer case. A Borg Warner (B/W) 4406, is the bottom half of the picture, which has a yoke on the very back, which attaches to a driveshaft (not pictured) that goes to the rear differential. On the left side you can see a driveshaft already bolted to the transfer case pointing to the top or front of the transmission. This driveshaft goes to a front differential, and when activated allows the vehicle to become four wheel drive or all wheel drive.

 4R70W transmission with F150 BW4406

4R70W transmission with F150 BW4406

The most common system in vehicles termed 4X4 or AWD is to have a transfer case bolted to the back of the transmission (as in the above picture), automatic or standard which has two power outputs. One to the rear differential and one to the front differential. So, in order to simplify the matter, a 4X4 or AWD has both a front and rear differential.

For the most part transfer cases in general are fairly solid trouble free units. Most of the issues or problems that occur are with the trucks with big tires that are driven off the road, for hunting or fun. The big tires put an extra strain on the transfer case along with aggressive driving habits ‘off the road’ is where most issues occur.

The second most common reason for failure is a leak. As in a drip. Meaning that over a long period of time, a drip here and there is enough to leak enough of the lubricant causing a major internal failure. Drips often go unnoticed, however, every time the engine oil or transmission fluid is changed, the transfer case lubricant should be checked too.

For my money, meaning if I needed a transfer case for my truck, I would be interested in a low-mileage transfer case for sale. Experience has taught me that this is the most cost effective way to replace a worn out or broken transfer case. In the event that a good low mileage transfer case is not available, my next choice would be a rebuilt transfer case. There are several things about purchasing a rebuilt transfer case I feel are mandatory. The two most important things parts wise are: 1. The new bearings are American made and 2. The seals and gaskets are American made.

I’ll discuss why I feel so emphatic about USA made bearings in my next post. Getting to the point of purchasing a transfer case for sale, the company who is outperforming the competition hands down is GotTransmissions.com. My reason for saying this is that the owner, Brian understands that selling the most reliable products is the best value in the long run. GotTransmissions.com spends a large amount of time doing the research for you.

In the market for a transfer case for sale? Call the experts at 866-320-1182 and speak with a representative that will fill your exact needs at an affordable price. Guaranteed.



Automobile Transmissions for sale: History of…

In 1832, W. H. James invented a ‘cave-man’ three-speed standard transmission. Panhard and Levassor are credited with the invention of the modern transmission – installed in their 1895 Panhard. On April 28, 1908, Leonard Dyer obtained one of the earliest patents for an automobile transmission.

These first vehicles set many modern standards, but each was a unique design. They used a clutch pedal to operate a chain-driven gearbox. The vehicle also featured a front-mounted radiator. A 1895 Panhard is credited with the first modern transmission.

The company’s Systeme Panhard consisted of four wheels, a front-mounted engine with rear wheel drive, and a sliding-gear transmission. This was to become the standard layout for automobiles for most of the next century.

Panhard-Levassor1895.

Panhard-Levassor1895.

Science Museum/Science and Society Picture Library

Although this is really an article on the first produced transmission and not really a history, it is not a transmission you are likely to come across. It shows how long ago auto designers have toiled with a way to transmit engine power to the drive wheels. A case where the basic theory of design has not changed in over 100 years. Certainly, modern technology has refined the manual transmission into a precision, smoother shifting modern day transmission with 7 forward speeds or more. But the basic paradigm has not been changed.

In reality the concept of a front engine with a transmission bolted to it, and a driveshaft that transmists the power to the drive wheels, rear wheels in this case, has stood the test of time, as the system is still widely used today.

Not to say that something this old and special can’t be rebuilt. Though it would probably go to a specialist in antique transmissions. In the world most of us live in, meaning the current modern cars we drive, most of the transmissions for sale are much more modern and easier to replace. Having said that, rely on a company that has kept current on the best replacement transmissions for sale. Should you be in the market, call GotTransmissions.com @ 866-320-1182.



Rebuilt transmission or transmission repair?

At some point you may be put into a situation where you have to decide if a rebuilt transmission is a better idea than a transmission repair. If you had a serious transmission problem, how do you know when a rebuilt transmission is the best choice over a transmission repair?

Assuming you have the car at an ethical transmission shop and you have given them permission to disassemble the transmission for inspection purposes, after a thorough diagnosis only, the shop may present you with several options. One option may be a repair to your transmission and the other option may be a rebuilt transmission. There may be many many reasons that would sway your decision one way or the other.

The first scenario I will present is a common event. You are driving your 2002 GMC Pickup truck with the 4L60-E transmission and go to back up and your hear a “pop” and a sudden loss of reverse. Lets say it has 45,000 miles on it and is in good shape. Upon transmission removal and inspection the mechanic finds that the transmission is in good condition, except that the sun shell is broken, which causes no reverse all of a sudden. If this is the case, than a repair would be in your best interest. Installing the upgraded sun shell, an full upgrade kit since the transmission is already removed and apart, replace all related seals and the front pump busing, reinstall it and fill it with synthetic automatic transmission fluid should do the trick.

On the other side of the pancake, if the the transmission is in a 2001 GMC 1 ton work truck with 120,000 miles on it, the examining technician may find the reverse planetary is damaged and their is in general lots of wear in the clutch plates and other hard parts, than a repair is not your best choice. In fact recommending a repair may indicate the shop is not so ethical. The shop knows darn good and well you will be back soon with a mandatory need for rebuilt transmission.

Being an educated consumer is one way to make a good decision. A little education helps you to decide on who to choose to examine your transmission and help you make the decision that suits you best in the long term. Not a decision that serves the repair shop best. Obviously a decision that suits both of you is a win-win situation. Read more of our blog and related posts to become educated in the subject of transmission repair or replacement.

That being said, at this point you have 110,000 miles on your vehicle and it has major wear issues inside the transmission and the repair bill may be $1200.00 or more (I’m just picking monetary numbers here, the figures I am picking are for reference only) with a 90 day warranty, and a rebuilt transmission costs $2000.00 with a 3 year nationwide warranty on it. If you have a desire to keep your car for a while longer, than needless to say suggesting a rebuilt GMC transmission is in your best interest.

The point being that knowing when to spend a few extra bucks for a product that will last at least three years is much better than spending less now and doing it again in the near future. That makes the job cost more, frustrate you like crazy and have more down time and you are out of a car for at least a few days.

For more information on what transmission is your best bet, call the specialists at GotTransmissions.com @ 866-320-1182 for solid real world advise.

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Transmissions for sale: Dodge TF-604 axle leak problems..

One of the chronic problems with the old TF-413 series transmissions are drive axle leaks. Since that series of transmissions is decreasing through attrition, we will discuss drivel axle leaks with e TF 604 series front wheel drive transmissions.  Both problems and fixes are the same procedures, except for part numbers. More front wheel drive Chrysler TF 604 transmissions have failed and re-failed, causing the need for a transmission for sale, than I can count. And I owned a transmission rebuilding company for 26 years.

The problem stems from the bearings that support the differential assembly become weak, thus allowing enough movement of the axle shafts to cause the seals to leak. Even installing a new seal won’t work for long. Over the years several cures have been designed by Chrysler and the aftermarket companies. The products range from  a well made axle saver kit for the passenger side axle by the factory and several other aftermarket versions that dip into the ‘mickey mouse’ category. The drivers side axle, which is the most common side to leak has no viable cure.

The only way to cure the problem on a long term basis may cost more than using axle savers or replacing seals, except another leak if the permanent cure is not used. Which means at sometime in the future, usually near future you will return to the repair shop with the same leak. Making an uncomfortable situation for both you the customer and the shop. I don’t think the shops that use the saver kits have bad intentions, but if you have to have the problem re-solved on a regular basis, than in essence you have spent more money than the permanent cure I will mention shortly, not to mention the downtime and possibility of damaging your transmission enough so that you will need a rebuilt transmission for sale from fluid loss.

The only realistic and nearly permanent cure is to replace the axle bearings, bearing races and seals with American made bearings. Once the bearing starts to get weak, it can not support the axle properly in the housing, thus causing the seal to leak. The transmission tool industry has produced a specialty tool that will remove the bearings from the differential carrier while the transmission is in the car. It is not a particularly easy job and takes at least a few hours. At my shop we choose to remove the transmission and make the repair on the ‘bench’. The main reason for that was in the long run it was easier and not much more time was involved. We also could take a few extra minutes to examine the transmission for damage, and as a bonus we would change all of the seals which can leak externally. It seems reasonable to replace old seals that can not be changed while the transmission was still in the vehicle. We also replaced the front pump seal and bushing, since they inevitably start to leak soon after you release the car to the customer.

We felt that in essence, we were not really doing the job properly unless we did a full ‘reseal’. In fact, at my shop, we generally turned down any work we could not do properly. Meaning we did not want an unnecessary re-occurrence. Which makes the customer unhappy and doubles your workload to have to do the job again.

In most cases this does not require a rebuilt Dodge transmission. Although many times people ignore these tell-tale signs and eventually ruin their transmission from running it low on automatic transmission fluid all the time. If your transmission is in need of a rebuild, here is my advise. Eliminate any guessing games about what company really does the job right. Call GotTransmissions.com @ 866-320-1182..



Dodge transmissions for sale: 1996 and up model 46RE

The 46RE is the predecessor to the 46RH, which was preceded by the A-518 transmission. Actually it is fairly easy to determine which unit is in your vehicle. Although they share many parts and have a tremendously strong internal structure, when you are shopping for a Dodge transmission for sale, you can not interchange them. As I always say, use you VIN (vehicle identification number) to make sure your vehicle is identified properly.

With that in mind, there is little difference between a 46RH and a 46RE. The first two numerals, 46, stand for the basic type of unit, which stems from the old TF 727. The TF727 was not an automatic overdrive, meaning it has only three forward speeds. The 46RH was the first overdrive designed by Chrysler, essentially it was a TF-727 with an overdrive section bolted to the back of the transmission. It used the 727 system to hydraulically make the first 3 gear ranges, the overdrive gear was then activated by a VSS, TCM and two shift solenoids.

The 46RH is actually fully computerized, meaning all of the shifts are controlled by the onboard computer or TCM. With the basic integrity of the unit intact through it’s evolution, there were few issues with this transmission. However, if you are in the market for a Dodge 46RE for sale, which was not introduced until 1996, it is wise to buy one from a transmission company that uses all available upgrades.

Buying a certified low mileage used unit can be a real money saver as one option. Although I would recommend installing an upgrade kit and an external transmission cooler, since this was essentially a truck transmission, meaning it will most likely be ‘used hard’ in the course of it’s life span.

Purchasing a rebuilt 46RE transmission without an upgrade kit installed while being rebuilt is like a cake with no icing. For few bucks extra, this can be upgraded into a practically bullet proof transmission. With that in mind only the best suppliers of Dodge transmissions for sale do the job using top grade parts and update kits.

How can you tell? You can’t tell by looking at the outside. So in essence you need to have trust in the people you choose to do business with. You can save time and aggravation by taking this advise. GotTransmissions.com has built a reputation by outperforming the rest of the competition by being the supplier you can trust. Trust that has major warranty companies and top notch transmission shops buying transmissions for sale from them.

If you have the need for a replacement transmission, speaking with their experts makes it easy to feel the confidence they have in their products. The extended length nationwide warranties provided by GotTransmissions.com is clear proof that the products they sell have to be prepared for the long run. Do yourself a favor and read more of our blog and become an educated consumer. Educated consumers alway make better decisions.



Transmissions for sale….

We have a tremendous inventory of transmissions for sale at GotTransmissions.com. It is our specialty to provide you with the most reliable used transmissions and transmissions on the market, anywhere. Standard or automatic. The amount of time involved in locating the finest low mileage used transmissions and certified transmissions is indescribable. In essence we have done the homework and taken the time to supply you with the cream of the crop in what ever model car you have or the choice you make, either used or rebuilt.

In essence the point of this article is that not all transmissions are equal. Fungible is the word I’m thinking of. What does fungible mean? Fungible simply means ‘equal to’. The idea is that some remanufactured transmissions are rebuilt with low grade parts and are not updated. Some used transmissions available may look great on the outside, yet have 150,000 miles on it. Probably not much life left in it.

The truth is that no matter how hard you look at a transmission, you can’t see through the metal and know for sure the transmission was rebuilt properly. Same thing with a used transmission. It can be cleaned on the outside and look great, put it in the car and it does not even work properly.

The only real way to know what you are getting is to deal with a highly ethical company. Without asking questions to someone who has been in your shoes or calling the Better Business Bureau or Consumer Affairs Agency it is almost impossible to know who is on the level.

Another indicator is how long the business has been around. The test of time often proves a company to be ethical and reliable. Not to change the subject, not only am I a transmission man through and through, I am also an electric guitar player of many years. An argument I make with people is that Jimi Hendrix (who I have studied in depth for years and is my guitar hero) changed the course of music, a genius if you will. Even though he has only been dead for 39 years, his music is more popular than ever. He is and will stand the test of time.

Cutting to the chase, over the years, the one and only company I trusted when I could not keep up with the amount of work load we had sometimes was to purchase a rebuilt or low mileage used transmission from GoTransmissions.com. Time and time again they proved to be a company of integrity, always supplying me with rebuilt and used transmissions with excellent nationwide warranties.

I always felt comfortable dealing with them, enjoyed speaking with them and never had an issue with anything I purchased there. When one can find a company of this magnitude, it is a no-brainer to do business with them. I sold my shop a few years ago, but the fact still remains that you don’t need to spend hours agonizing over who to trust. Take my word for it, GotTransmissions.com is a one stop transmission supply company. I already did the homework for you.